Activist guidance stresses environmental manipulation and counselor-client participation in the process. This article postulates that social science, not psychology, is the theoretical basis for the activist counselor. (Author)

Poetry is an effective, creative tool in counseling. This article enumerates advantages of using poetry and poetic methods and mentions techniques for incorporating the poem as a whole or in part. Ways of creating poetic awareness in counseling are emphasized. Guidelines for when to use poetry in counseling are suggested. (Author)

Are the behaviors that constitute the essential features of behavior counseling consistent with the principles of behaviorism that form the substratum for a behavioral counseling approach? The author maintains they are not and presents his arguments in this article. (Author)

Examines the proliferation of counseling theories, each with a following, that are confusing not only to counselors but to students, clients, and the public. Presents a list of 105 theories and some humorous suggestions for dealing with them. (JAC)

Points out a fallacy in Freud's theory and treatment methods that has affected helping professionals. Explores an alternative method that uses time limitation and confrontation as basic counseling tools. Suggests short-term counseling is economical and its effectiveness is more easily measured. (Author/JAC)

Identifies several of the most important forms of recent and current family research and family therapy that are important to clinicians. Suggests that the reunion of clinical and research interests signifies a new growth of the family therapy field. (Author/JAC)

Group counseling is a rapidly changing field. This collection of 31 digests examines various aspects of group process and group counseling. The digests are arranged under different subject headings. In section 1, the nature of group work is examined, along with the evolution of group work training since 1990. The second section looks at…

Although the roots of phototherapy extend back to the late 1850's, it did not emerge as a distinct entity until the late 1970's. Growing interest has generated a substantial body of literature in the field. While photographs may be looked at concretely, as two-dimensional, their symbolic and metamorphic nature is a potentially powerful tool in…

Supports the theory that the counseling psychologist must look both inward and outward for identity in terms of uniqueness (as compared with similar professional groups), and uniqueness as an autonomous group. Describes the developmental orchestrator role as most fruitful when it acts as a catalyst. (JAC

Accurate empathy is presented in terms of the previous theoretical and operational definitions, and a new theoretical view of experiential empathy is described. Support for the theory of experiential empathy is found in the research on meditation. A model for developing empathy as a felt-level experience is proposed. (Author)

Suggests that counselors develop a classsification system of human behavior that is comprehensive, descriptive, developmental, and compatible with a variety of theoretical backgrounds rather than accept the negative classification system of psychiatry. The system recognizes the role of learning and development in maladaptive behavior. (JAC)

Reviews selected classification schemes presented by other authors and then presents the authors' own classification system which organizes operational definitions of group-focused skills. Attempts to stimulate identification, development, and validation of group counseling competencies. (Author)

These seven articles discuss the need for research and statistical skills in counseling practice. Describes the demand for accountability, a meta-model for program evaluation, theories of meta-analysis, naturalistic research, a process model for preventive program research, phenomenological description, and survey research methods. (JAC)

Examines the prominent role that self-awareness now plays in popular psychology and in current speculations on counselor education. Considers the content of self-awareness and describes the various means by which it is achieved. Discusses the presumed relevance of self-awareness for counselors and reviews the research. Presents counterviews.…

Suggests that the impact of career events is cognitively mediated. Proposes cognitive treatments of career concerns that are derived from cognitive developmental theories and cognitive/behavioral models of counseling and therapy. Additionally, the issues of cognitive career assessment and research are discussed. (Author)