Urges more dialog between and integration of feminist and family systems theories in order to expand clinicians' flexibility and effectiveness. Considers points of conceptual and pragmatic convergence as well as divergence between the two perspectives. Highlights issues for development of a structural/strategic family systems model. (RC)

Criticizes several clinical and theoretical perspectives on the family for paying insufficient attention to class and cultural distinctions both in constructing normative images of the family and in conceptualizing therapeutic intervention. Suggests that the "democratic" model of healthy family interaction is class- and culture-specific. (Author)

Discusses how the philosophy of Soren Kierkegaard can provide useful guidelines for the study of the counseling process. Compares Kierkegaard's philosophy with selected contributions of Freud, Skinner, Rogers, and May and with four common themes of counseling and psychotherapy. (Author)

Reviews selected classification schemes presented by other authors and then presents the authors' own classification system which organizes operational definitions of group-focused skills. Attempts to stimulate identification, development, and validation of group counseling competencies. (Author)

These seven articles discuss the need for research and statistical skills in counseling practice. Describes the demand for accountability, a meta-model for program evaluation, theories of meta-analysis, naturalistic research, a process model for preventive program research, phenomenological description, and survey research methods. (JAC)

A model lending itself to the classification of family therapy theories is presented. The importance of the role of feelings is stressed. Emphasis is placed on using a continuum of emotionality separately from rationality or activity in this model. (Author)

Consultation is one of the school psychologist's major professional functions, and psychologists feel that other school personnel want them to spend more of their professional time consulting than they do at present. Client-centered consultation is the dominant variety practiced. Most learned what they know on the job. (Author)

Marital and family therapy has gained credibility and emerged as a viable treatment approach for most mental health problems. The field is beginning to develop integrative conceptual models, utilize clinically relevant assessment techniques, conduct systematic outcome research, and develop preventative and enrichment programs. (Author)

In both the Australian and American samples the greatest preference was for client-centered counseling orientation and the least preference for behavioral counseling orientation. The congruence of preferences may be due to cultural similarities, particularly the inclination to experiment, physical mobility, individual achievement, and economic…

Effective interaction among mental health staff members and naturally concerned individuals (e.g., parents, friends, teachers) can be viewed as a network of help in acute crisis intervention circumstances. (MB)

Identifies individual and contextual factors relevant to the school-to-work transition for work-bound high school students. Interviews of 45 employed young women and men revealed that those satisfied with their jobs were also satisfied with their lives, were self aware, and were pragmatic and relied upon others. Other findings are presented. (RJM)

The counseling relationship with a woman should provide validation for her relational skill and opportunity to practice relational competence within the counseling relationship. Males may also have the need to develop relational competence to secure a strong sense of self. If so, a relational model of counseling would apply to them as well. (FC)

Conducted an exploratory qualitative study with three focus groups to investigate views of dependency in the therapeutic relationship. Evidence suggests a degree of ambivalence and discomfort among the participants regarding dependency issues. Participants' concern relating to issues of dependency argues for more rigorous research into the…

Argues that personal experience and social life are inherently meaningful and that qualitative research designs can contribute to theory-building in counseling and psychotherapy. To illustrate the use of qualitative research designs and methods of analysis, a study of family members' views of family therapy is described. (RJM)

Summarizes the concept of Islamic spirituality and its emphasis on personal and community forms of worship. Explains the concept of the "middle path," briefly describes the five pillars of faith, and shows how integration of various realms (spiritual, social, moral, and individual) allows Muslims to live a peaceful life. (RJM)