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Gellen, Murray I. – 1968
To determine whether or not counselors are demonstrably different from noncounselors in terms of empathy, the concept of empathy was translated into an operational variable consisting of an affective (tonal) component and a cognitive (perceptual) component. Some 11 items judged as affect-laden by two rater groups were selected from the Squires…
Descriptors: Counselor Characteristics, Empathy, Research Projects

Lenihan, Genie O.; Sanders, Claud D. – Journal of Counseling & Development, 1984
Presents a rationale for group psychotherapy with eating disorder victims and discusses therapists' characteristics and style, and group climate and strategies. Suggests specific interventions for each complex counseling issue. (LLL)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counselor Characteristics, Group Counseling

Arbuckle, Donald S. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1972
This article looks at the current literature's conflicting views of the counselor, both as a person and in his professional function. Areas of confusion regarding the functions of the counselor are related to the teacher-counselor issue, the professional functions of the counselor, and the basic purpose of counseling. (Author)
Descriptors: Counseling, Counselor Characteristics, Counselor Role, Counselors
Roberts, Ralph R.; Engelkes, James R. – Rehabil Counseling Bull, 1970
Classification schema are compared and contrasted, and suggestions are offered for resolution of the existing ambiguities. (Author)
Descriptors: Classification, Counselor Characteristics, Counselors, Rehabilitation Counseling

Hyman, Ruth Bernstein; Woog, Pierre – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1989
Focused on isolating variables that might be both measurable and essential to effective helping, locating appropriate measures for them, and factor analyzing the variables to determine whether the characteristics were truly independent or could be represented by a smaller number of variables. Subjects (n=99) were helping professionals. Results…
Descriptors: Counselor Characteristics, Helping Relationship, Personality Traits
Cashwell, Craig S.; Bentley, D. Paige; Bigbee, Amy – Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education and Development, 2007
Spirituality often is conceptualized as a vital, if not essential, aspect of holistic wellness. The spiritual lives of counselors and counselors-in-training, therefore, are considered with an emphasis on healthy spiritual practices that encourage mindfulness, heartfulness, and soulfulness.
Descriptors: Wellness, Religious Factors, Spiritual Development, Counselors
Lutz, Wolfgang; Leon, Scott C.; Martinovich, Zoran; Lyons, John S.; Stiles, William B. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2007
Evidence suggests that a moderate amount of variance in patient outcomes is attributable to therapist differences. However, explained variance estimates vary widely, perhaps because some therapists achieve greater success with certain kinds of patients. This study assessed the amount of variance in across-session change in symptom intensity…
Descriptors: Psychotherapy, Patients, Counseling Techniques, Outcomes of Treatment
Niemand, J. R.; Brand, H. J.; Cilliers, C. D. – South African Journal of Higher Education, 2006
The need for and relevance of student counselling has been well argued for in past research, and has been duly recognised at governmental level in South Africa. However, this recognition necessarily calls for accountability from student counselling centres. In this regard, it becomes increasingly important to evaluate student counselling services…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Foreign Countries, Cost Effectiveness, Counseling Services
Mackety, Dawn M. – Online Submission, 2007
The purpose of this study was to use a nonexperimental, quantitative design to compare mail and web surveys with survey mode self-selection at two data collection waves. Research questions examined differences and predictabilities among demographics (gender, ethnicity, age, and professional employment) and response quality (pronoun use, item…
Descriptors: Mail Surveys, School Guidance, School Counselors, Response Rates (Questionnaires)
McGee, Thomas F.; Schuman, Benjamin N. – 1970
The equalitarian co-therapy model which is considered to be the most significant and enduring type of co-therapy relationship is discussed. Co-therapists can interact on at least five occasions outside of the group, and all these interactions have an important effect on the growth and stability of the co-therapy relationship. Co-therapists should…
Descriptors: Counselor Characteristics, Counselor Training, Group Therapy, Supervision
Finkbiner, Richard – 1999
This paper presents state-of-the-art models addressing issues related to coordination of treatment and evaluation activities, and integration of clinical, performance, and evaluation information. Specifically, it summarizes the background, methods, and tools needed for substance treatment professionals to reliably assess client levels of…
Descriptors: Counselor Characteristics, Evaluation Methods, Health, Substance Abuse

Hays, Donald G. – School Counselor, 1972
The counselor, being a part of the educational structure, is seen as being accountable and holds the responsibility of accomplishing certain tasks and functions within established guidance objectives. (BY)
Descriptors: Counselor Characteristics, Counselor Role, Counselors, Guidance Objectives

Worthington, Janet – School Counselor, 1972
Descriptors: Counselor Characteristics, Counselor Role, Counselors, Parent Attitudes

Gurman, Alan S. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1972
The results suggested that therapists relatively free of emotional conflict, yet willing to acknowledge internal discomfort when it is present, are better able to understand, accept, and respond nondefensively to their patients. (Author)
Descriptors: Counseling Effectiveness, Counselor Characteristics, Therapeutic Environment, Therapists

Michaels, Melvin L. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1972
The author presents a model of the ideal counselor. (BY)
Descriptors: Counselor Characteristics, Counselor Role, Counselors, Helping Relationship