Relation of Counselor Intention and Anxiety to Brief Counseling Outcome.

Kelly, Kevin R.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ403481

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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Relation of Counselor Intention and Anxiety to Brief Counseling Outcome.

Kelly, Kevin R.; And Others

Journal of Counseling Psychology, v36 n2 p158-62 Apr 1989

Examined how the clarity of 38 counselors' stated intention and their anxiety while in session mediated the outcome in brief counseling. Counselors, clients, and independent judges rated the quality of the counseling sessions. Results showed that clarity of counselor's stated intention was related positively to the judges' ratings, while anxiety was related negatively. (TE)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Client Relationship, Counselor Evaluation, Counselor Performance, Counselor Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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