To ascertain effects of supervised counselor experience on measures of dominance, graduate students (N=32) were given the dominance and self-acceptance scales of the California Psychological Inventory and the California Fascism Scale. Results implied a supervised counseling practicum effected more of an increase in participants' feelings of…

As the counseling profession continues to refine its ethics and standards of practice, assessment methods that can provide psychometrically sound methods of judging the competence of clinical performance become essential. However, the recurrent use of the word "evaluation" in supervision literature implies a negative hierarchical…

Adopting and addressing the use of technology by counselors and by counselor educators is not a new task that has emerged with the creation of the Internet. Some of the attitudinal barriers to the adoption of technology are identified. Barriers such as resistance to change or cyberphobia; lack of resources and support; time constraints; learning…

This publication of the California Association for Counseling and Development for 1998-1999 supports the organizational goals of leadership, inquiry, discovery, excellence, and innovation. It attempts to identify the current issues of concern in the counseling field and to share research to help improve the professional learning community. As a…

For the individual seeking a counselor education faculty position, the journey is a complicated process. In addition to the assistance given to doctoral students, it is important for these students to be self-advocates in their own professional development. This paper provides suggestions, information, and self-advocacy recommendations for…

A panel discussion offered suggestions and recommendations for faculty and institutions of rehabilitation counseling education on more effective recruitment methods. Strategies were also considered for potential faculty members. Candidates seeking academic positions in rehabilitation counseling education face many challenges. Location of program;…

If counselors are going to perform functions different from dyadic therapeutic counseling, institutions preparing counselors must change the context and processes of their programs. The author describes the procedures he has used to equip counselors to utilize the basic principles of change with an organization as a target. (Author)

Describes necessity for educators to identify factors contributing to successful practice, and develop instruments and techniques to predict success prior to admission to preparation programs. Numerous referrals to other writers provide discussion background. (Author/CJ)

Discusses four central issues related to teaching multicultural counseling: (1) the educational process; (2) the students; (3) the larger system; and (4) the departmental context. Suggests that counselors must be prepared to contribute to the growth of all clients and to recognize and validate cultural diversity. (JAC)

Examined associations between research activity and rated suitability for internship and employment in counseling psychology. Faculty and staff at university counseling intern training programs rated internship and employment suitability of applicants with differing degreees of research productivity. Found raters' perceptions of applicants…

Describes national survey results of rehabilitation educators' perceptions of their knowledge adequacies and training needs. Findings showed that educators rated their knowledge adequacy high and their need for inservice training low. There was no significant relationship between willingness to attend inservice training and knowledge adequacy.…

Investigated research and scholarly activities among a group of randomly selected counselor educators. Found high and low producers to be distinguishable by years in the present career, preferred professional activity, sex, academic rank, institutional affiliation, institutional size, when the first publication was produced, weekly time devoted to…

Surveyed trainers of school psychologists to assess the importance they ascribe to personal growth and interpersonal effectiveness of their trainees. Although results suggest that such qualities are essential for competent practice, the identity of these characteristics, their emphasis in training, and methods of evaluation vary greatly. (Author)

Analyzes an affirmative action questionnaire sent to counselor education programs asking respondents to identify activities used to recruit, admit, and support members of four minority groups. Results indicate that in the absence of federal mandates, counselor education programs engage in a limited number of affirmative action activities. (Author)

Details the structure and content of an introductory family therapy course offered in an academic department. The parallel processes between teaching and therapy are used as a metaphor for the presentation of the course. Joining, restructuring, and consolidation are defined as the three stages of the course. (Author)