Reviews research that examined the effects of counselor disability status on counselor preferences and perceptions (expertness, attractiveness, and trustworthiness) as expressed by individuals with and without a disability. Results show that counselor disability status had a limited effect on perceptions and preferences, which were moderated by…

Examines the influence of information, counselor race, and client race on counselors' attributions. Caucasian and African American counselors were assigned to one of four experimental conditions. A videotaped client who discussed an employment problem was used to manipulate information and race. Differences were found between African American and…

Empathic responses of 27 graduate and undergraduate counseling students with high and low moral development were compared. Both groups responded more empathically to a client whose moral development was lower than their own, suggesting that counselor empathy is related to both the counselor's and the client's level of moral development. (Author/TE)

Randomly assigned Mexican-American community college students (n=189), who varied by level of acculturation, to one of four stimulus conditions varied by counselor ethnicity and cultural responsiveness. Highest ratings of cultural competence were obtained when counselor was portrayed as culturally responsive and lowest ratings when counselor was…

Highlights four competency areas that are needed by school counselors to be effective in the role of consultant to parents, teachers, and administrators. Presents an inventory that will allow counselors to assess their awareness of some of the issues and competencies required for successful school consultation. Explores implications for in-service…

Analyzed 24 dyadic interactions of black clients and white or black race-avoidant counselors in quasi-counseling sessions. Uncovered following core categories related to interactional quality: smooth, exasperated, constricted, and disjunctive. Categories were explained by whether and how client introduced race concerns, client racial identity…

Responds to previous article by Sexton and Whiston (1994) on counseling relationship. Commends Sexton and Whiston's research review, but contends that, by adding interpersonal interaction as though it were a fourth and parallel component of counseling relationship (along with real, unreal, and working alliance components), Sexton and Whiston have…

Examines the interaction among precounseling information, religiosity, and problem type and its subsequent effect on counselor ratings of social influence and willingness to seek help. Results indicate that such interactions, as well as participant religiosity, counselor description, and participant problem type, were predictive only with respect…

In this study of conservative Christians' expectations of counseling, 100 participants rated their expectations of the behaviors and attitudes of a non-Christian counselor. Results suggest highly religious Christians expected more in-session religious behaviors from a non-Christian counselor. Both moderate and highly conservative Christians…

Presents an interventive, consultative method designed to elicit and promote resource-based language between client families and therapists. Through reflective dialogue participants were encouraged to consider different views and beliefs about themselves, each other, and their process together. Use of this process added heightened awareness and…

This study surveyed National Organization of Human Service Education (NOHSE) members' rates of attendance in counseling. It solicited members' opinions about characteristics deemed important in choosing a therapist. It also examined attitudes toward counseling; types and duration of counseling attended; reasons for seeking or not seeking…

This paper will briefly review the utilization of the paraprofessional in a community-based sex offender treatment programme in Merseyside, UK. The paraprofessionals are treated paedophiles in the role of treatment co-facilitators. Further thoughts on the role dynamic, training issues and supervision are discussed. This is an example of…

The Annual Condition of Education Report provides a wide range of state-level data, including shifts in student populations and demographics, teacher salaries and characteristics, student achievement results, and school financial information. A few examples of the categories presented in this 22nd edition report include: (1) Enrollment; (2) Early…

A study of community college counselors was conducted to determine what they actually do at work and what they think their professional responsibilities should be. Professional activities listed in the questionnaire included personal concerns, counseling, academic advising, scheduling classes, and financial aid counseling. To study outcome and…

A client's gender role plays an important part in his or her life, emotional well being, and the therapeutic relationship. The process of male socialization begins early in a boy's life, typically with primary care givers. In North American culture, men are conditioned to disconnect from relationships, minimize emotional pain, and deal with…