College students rated an academic advisor, a vocational counselor, or a psychotherapist on 10 characteristics and subsequently rated each of the three types of counseling situations on how "personal" they perceived each to be. Subjects viewed psychotherapy as a more personal situation than academic advising or vocational counseling. (Author/RD)

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)

Suggests the development of a personal identity for the female client depends on characteristics of the counselor. Characteristics include: (1) the counselor's resolution of personal values concerning women; (2) resolution of these values evidenced in the counselor's own behavior; and (3) therapy orientation incorporating the first two elements.…

Self-referred college students registered for test-anxiety desensitization workshops. No difference was found in initial student participation based on assignment to groups led by same-sex or opposite-sex counselors. Continued student participation in the workshops was greater where the leader and student were the same sex. (Author)

Describes the interpersonal influence model of counseling and its implications for counselor training. Presents behaviors and other cues used to establish counselor expertness, trustworthiness, and attractiveness--qualities associated with persuasiveness. (Author)

Investigated subjects' conceptions of counselor characteristics and behaviors, and their subsequent perceptions following videotaped samples of counseling interactions. Results indicated that while subjects' perceptions of counselor characteristics were largely congruent, subjects' conceptions of counselor behaviors were much lower than their…

Applied the concepts of symmetrical and complementary relationship patterns from interactional communication theory to a study of Haley's assertions. Analyses of counselor-client verbal transactions did not support the notion that successful counseling is characterized by a complementary relationship with the counselor in the control position.…

School counselors were mailed the Stereotype Questionnaire and asked to rate a "mature, healthy, socially competent" male, female, or adult. A significant sex difference was found, with women counselors more likely to use "masculine" traits to describe the healthy person of either sex. (Author/RC)

Studied the effects of sex, experience, and professional affiliation on status of cotherapists leading psychotherapy groups. Results showed gender was the dominant status-conferring characteristic. The relative influence of experience and professional affiliation depended on the interactional component under investigation. (JAC)

Elementary school counselors (N=88) completed questionnaires designed to examine the theoretical similarities and differences between the counseling and consulting processes. Results found that differences between the two processes are reflections of the differences found among the counselors who use them. Urges further research in this area.…

Describes a program in which a university sociology department has integrated advising, curriculum planning, and career guidance using nonfaculty professional academic counselors. The development of the program is described and benefits accruing to both faculty and students are discussed. Problems in program evaluation are noted. (Author/RC)

Untrained, trained, and professional counselors (N=60) responded to an audio presentation of client affective self-disclosures consisting of either high or low intimacy content. Results indicated that untrained counselors made lower quality responses than either trained or professional counselors, with no differences between professionals and…

Describes the development of a peer counseling program in an inner-city Chicago high school with emphasis on peer counselor selection and training procedures. Discusses the benefits and problems inherent in this program. (SJL)

Presents four experiential excercises based on Native American culture for use in education, communication training, and counseling. These excercises are intended as vehicles for personal growth and aids to learning about Native American culture. (RC)

Data reveal that female counselors were younger, while older counselors had more education. As the level of education increased, so did the number of professional association memberships and time spent in counseling activities. Employment counselors with experienced first-line supervisors tended to be older and had more education. (Author)