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Sheidow, Ashli J.; Woodford, Mark S. – Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 2003
Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is a well-validated, evidenced-based treatment for serious clinical problems presented by adolescents and their families. This article is an introduction to the MST approach and outlines key clinical features, describes the theoretical underpinnings, and discusses the empirical support for MST's effectiveness with a…
Descriptors: Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Theories, Family Counseling, Family Environment
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Dallam, Stephanie J. – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2001
Critically examines the assumptions underlying "False Memory Syndrome" to determine whether there is sufficient empirical evidence to support it as a valid diagnostic construct. A review of the relevant literature demonstrates that the existence of such a syndrome lacks general acceptance in the mental health field, and that the…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Counseling Theories, Research, Sexual Abuse
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Miller, Lynn – Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 2001
Presents an interview with Peggy Papp, a faculty member at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, where she is director of the Depression in Context Project. The Interview focuses on Papp's journey to becoming a marriage and family therapist and her role as a leader in field of feminist therapy. (GCP)
Descriptors: Counseling Theories, Family Counseling, Feminism, Interviews
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Brown, Shunda L. – Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 2002
Although many individuals living in poverty are referred for family counseling services via schools, court systems, and social service agencies, theories have failed to provide an adequate framework for treatment. This article addresses the common principles of the multisystems approach and feminist family therapies and how they can be applied in…
Descriptors: Counseling Theories, Economically Disadvantaged, Family Counseling, Feminism
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Sperry, Len; Duffy, Maureen – Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 2002
Purports that because family counselors are not yet sufficiently adept at dealing with families that have a member with some sort of learning disability, they are less likely to diagnosis and address it in the treatment process. Briefly describes the "Syndrome-L Family," and discusses the challenges of this syndrome for family counseling practice.…
Descriptors: Counseling Theories, Family Counseling, Family Relationship, Learning Disabilities
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Wilks, Duffy – Journal of Counseling & Development, 2003
This review traces the development of counseling theory in relation to the philosophical constructs of free will and determinism. Problems associated with free will are discussed, and an analysis of related theoretical trends and convergent paradigms is provided. Results indicate that no major theory of counseling addresses the free will versus…
Descriptors: Counseling Theories, Freedom, History, Philosophy
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Lees, John; Stimpson, Quentin – British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 2002
This paper begins by critically exploring Freudian and post-Freudian understandings of suicide while drawing several examples from clinical practice. The paper then reconsiders psychodynamic approaches to suicidal clients from a Levinasian ethical position. Suggests that suicide may be a logical part of what it is to be human, rather than an…
Descriptors: Counseling Theories, Ethics, Foreign Countries, Mental Disorders
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Cooper, Terry D. – Counseling and Values, 1990
Explores significance of new reference groups for maintenance of self-esteem from standpoint of Berger's sociology of knowledge. Argues from Berger's perspective that even extremely powerful experiences of self-acceptance are in desperate need of ongoing "plausibility structure" to reinforce new sense of self. Describes implications for…
Descriptors: Counseling Theories, Individual Development, Self Concept, Self Esteem
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McBride, Martha C.; Martin, G. Eric – Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 1990
Discusses problems with current definitions and uses of eclecticism in counseling practice and importance for mental health counselors of learning to apply theory even if they wish to be eclectic. Proposes a hierarchy of eclectic practices. Claims mental health counselors need to make use of theoretical knowledge of counseling profession to offer…
Descriptors: Counseling Theories, Mental Health, Models, Theory Practice Relationship
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Hershenson, David B. – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1990
Proposes a model that identifies four elements contributing to coping that can be disrupted by disability and the type of intervention that each affected element may require: restoring or replacing assets and skills; reintegrating the self-image; reformulating goals; and restructuring the environment. Discusses functions of rehabilitation…
Descriptors: Coping, Counseling Theories, Counselor Role, Models
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Heppner, P. Paul; Claiborn, Charles D. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1989
Reviews recent research on counseling as a social influence process. Presents studies published since 1981 in two groups according to whether they pertain to first or second stage of Strong's (1968) influence model. Critically examines social influence literature as a whole as to its methodological and theoretical adequacy. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Counseling, Counseling Theories, Research Methodology, Social Influences
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Gale, Jerry E.; Brown-Standridge, Marcia D. – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1988
Reexamines the Mental Research Institute associates' intervention of reframing in marital therapy. Describes use of Ericksonian strategies of ratification and utilization, with emphasis on nonverbal language, conjoint reframing, unconscious wisdom, and recursive therapy. Presents ratification and utilization interventions. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Intervention, Marriage Counseling
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Berliner, Patricia M. – Counseling and Values, 1992
Notes that feminist psychospiritual model of therapy can be used in working with clients who value spiritual dimension. Presents history, philosophy, and work of Women for a New World, multidisciplinary team of women representing psychology, religious education, and arts. Uses examples from developmental history of retreat-workshop paradigm and…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Feminism, Models
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Rawlings, Edna I. – Counseling Psychologist, 1993
Responds to previous article by Carolyn Zerbe Enns on feminist counseling and psychotherapy. Sees Enns's article as a valuable resource and reacts to Enns's article from the perspective of a radical feminist therapist. Discusses the difficulty involved in trying to effectively integrate radical feminism with psychotherapy. (NB)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Feminism, Psychotherapy
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Worell, Judith; Robinson, Damon – Counseling Psychologist, 1993
Responds to earlier article by Carolyn Zerbe Enns on feminist counseling and psychotherapy. Acknowledges productive impact of Enns's review, but raises some concerns related to the conception of history and some of the conclusions that are reached. Discusses two important parameters that merit more attention, focusing on the future of feminist…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Counseling Theories, Feminism, Psychotherapy
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