Reviews seven historical periods which characterize the development of counseling psychology as a profession. Within each period central professional issues, organized activities, theoretical developments, and research advancements are discussed. The societal context of each period is reviewed to examine social and economic forces on the…

Examines the role of the counseling psychologist in society. Discusses the meaning of social change and highlights limitations to fundamental change. Evaluates the awareness of counselors regarding their change agent role and reviews directions that seek to modify the relationship of counseling psychologists and society. (JAC)

This article examines professional and moral ethics in education, particularly as they concern guidance counseling. (JA)

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)

The school counselor can serve in both a resource and consultant capacity. One of the ways he can do this is to work with the teachers of all his counselees to insure that the teachers are fully apprised of the interests, abilities, and problems of these students. (CK)

Prepared by a group of counselors in New York, this position paper states the duties and responsibilities of school counselors taking an activist role. (BY)

The results of this study seem to indicate that superintendents view their counselors as performing duties congruent with ASCA policy. They feel, however, that many counselor functions must be extended and improved. (Author)

Briefly reviews the relationship between counselor functions and the counselor as disciplinarian, and suggests that while it is easy for the counselor to avoid the role of disciplinarian, it is a self defeating stance since such avoidance will lead others to question counselor utility. (CJ)

The paper proposes that licensure of rehabiliation counselors is not an urgent issue and suggests that it may even be premature. (PHR)

First-year school counselors frequently find themselves overwhelmed. In this article, practicing school counselors share their thoughts on what they know now that they wish they had known when they were just starting out. (GCP)

When the role of the school counselors is not properly designed, school counselors find themselves being pulled in myriad directions, trying to meet the expectations of administrators, teachers, and co-workers. This article discusses the importance of clarifying the counselor role and communicating it to all involved parties. (GCP)

Counselors aspiring to cultural sensitivity are directed to consider multiple factors, and to become aware of personal value stances and what implications these values may have for counseling practice. This article focuses on society's pronatal biases by exploring the stereotypes ascribed to child-free families, by reviewing the professional…