The characteristics of the current population of group care institutions, residential treatment centers, and group homes and the impact of these characteristics on the nature and degree of problematic behavior were the focus of this survey. In May 1978, an extensive questionnaire was sent to 168 agencies. The questionnaire sought information…

Results of a followup study of 40 elementary guidance programs established with ESEA Title III funds in 1976 showed that the funding of the programs for one year had a significant impact: 32 of the 40 districts assumed the funding of the programs after the initial year of operation. The remaining eight districts reported that the programs had been…

Research on rehabilitation counseling has generally focused on the roles and functions of the counselor, client attributes as moderator variables affecting counseling outcome and selected counselor traits thought necessary for the development of effective counseling techniques. After an analysis of the literature, two variables, counselor anxiety…

The development, enactment, evaluation and implications of the Companion Program at Southern Illinois University is discussed. The limited effectiveness of the campus counseling service due to spatio-temporal boundaries and, consequently, the growing need for the use of supervised non-professionals to extend effectiveness gave rise to the…

The increasing demand for accountability in education provides the framework for studying service delivery by school counselors. A brief theoretical discussion concluded that significant others' perceptions of self are effective stimuli to self-change. The project reported in this paper has two primary objectives: (1) to provide student feedback…

This study investigated the relationship between the professional orientation of the counselor and his attitudes toward the following responsibilities: (1) eligibility determination, and (2) employment placement. Subjects were 279 counselors employed in state rehabilitation agency offices. Significant relationships were found between…

Identifies psychotherapeutic and professional skills and personal characteristics important for private practice of marriage/family therapy in rural areas. Discusses implications for professional training. Describes private practice in geographically isolated Wyoming community, citing importance of skills in adjunct professional activities, i.e.,…

Examined therapist characteristics and behaviors related to enhancement of cohesiveness in psychoeducational group treatment for depression. Assessed therapist and client variables pretreatment, posttreatment, and one month follow-up. Found no significant differences, though group leaders with an internal locus of control, an indirect style of…

Compared clients who returned for scheduled appointments following intake and clients who did not. Client satisfaction and perceptions of counselor trustworthiness and expertness were related to clients' returning for scheduled appointments. No differences between continuers and dropouts were found with respect to client perceptions of counselor…

University counseling center clients who terminated prematurely were less satisfied with counseling services and viewed their counselors as less expert, attractive, and trustworthy than did clients who terminated successfully. Subjects who responded anonymously to the evaluation form also viewed their counselors as less attractive and trustworthy…

Examined the relationship between stages of ethical orientation and moral reasoning for 63 counselors at four levels of training and explores the relationship between ethical orientation and contributions to professional and social action organizations. Findings indicated that ethical orientation is significantly associated with moral reasoning,…

Documents the trend toward physical fitness as well as the role of teachers and counselors in facilitating such programs. The effects of low levels of physical functioning on counselors and teachers are illustrated by two studies. Fitness programs are not only feasible but translate directly into increased effectiveness. (JAC)

Distinguishes authority from power and argues that authority is congruent with social work values and practice theory and is related to both the function of agencies and the tasks of workers. Many social workers are reluctant to seek authority and thereby fail to engage their clients. (Author/JAC)

Nine articles focus on issues about the preparation of school counselors, including counselor training programs, career education, academic qualifications, counselor renewal, and personal characteristics. A preventive counseling model for teaching teachers basic counseling skills is also presented. (HLM)

Presents a conceptual framework and explores results and implications of practicum research published from 1975-1982. Studies (N=42) were found pertaining to practicum supervision and were divided into two categories: maximizing effectiveness of the practicum experience and specific techniques in practicum supervision. Practicum supervision was…