In this qualitative study, 13 master's-level counseling interns were interviewed to understand their perceptions of caring in the counseling relationship. Results suggest that these interns perceive that supporting desired outcomes, a personal capacity for caring, maintaining therapeutic conditions, mutuality in the counseling relationship, and a…

This study compared practicing counselors who are licensed and not licensed on four aspects of empowerment: collective identity, propensity to act, self-concept, and overall empowerment. Results revealed that nonlicensed counselors scored significantly higher on collective identity, propensity to act, and overall empowerment. (Contains 24…

The concept of choice has evolved into legal mandates and ethical challenges for rehabilitation professionals during the latter part of the 20th century. This article identifies the ethical and legal issues related to choice, summarizes a pilot project on rehabilitation counselors' perceptions of choice, and provides recommendations for…

Surveyed leaders (n=116) of the American School Counselor Association to elicit information related to professional credentials, research training, and research experience of school counselors and to assess the opinions of leaders in the field related to research issues. Results indicated leaders perceived school counselors had little interest in…

Identified important counselor characteristics for effective vocational rehabilitation (VR) counseling and investigated importance of characteristics among VR counselors (N=156) and supervisors (N=31) through item generation surveys and rating inventories. Found no group differences in ratings. Findings suggest implications for training and…

Contains eight accounts: "But Kids Don't Commit Suicide" (Sharon Andreozzi); "Learning from Multiplicity" (Kathryn Ellis); "Autonomy, Control, and Affiliation: Your Issues or Mine?" (Claudia Haferkamp); "Role Players" (Dennis Heitzmann); "Grief Counseling: Facilitating the Healing Process" (Rosemary Hughes); "Hospital Referral: A Test of Counselor…

Used multidimensional scaling to investigate how theistic or atheistic values of an analogue counselor influenced trust of the counselor by 49 religious psychotherapy clients and 51 religious leaders. All 100 subjects were Mormons. Results suggest that subjects would be more likely to trust counselors more who self-disclosed a belief in God. (NB)

Licensed psychologists (n=46) from a Southern state psychological association answered questions regarding their beliefs and attitudes about no-suicide agreements. They were judged highly appropriate with moderately suicidal patients and were expected to help patients postpone suicide until after a crisis had passed and to help reduce clinicians'…

A survey of 122 rehabilitation professionals reported a negative bias toward aging. Respondents stated that client personal characteristics, including both physical and psychological variables, were the most significant barriers to serving older clients. (Critiques of Roberto and others' article by Nacey and Wood are included.) (JOW)

Notes that nonspecificity of ethical guidelines forces counselors to develop personal philosophies in regard to serving culturally unique clients. Discusses worldview of the counselor as it affects client welfare, self-determination, and cultural autonomy in the counseling alliance. Reviews and discusses ethical issues surrounding development and…

In study of the induction process for school counselors new to the profession, 40 novice school counselors completed the Conditions for Professional Practice: Counselor's Perceptions questionnaire. Results suggest that primary mode of induction used for counselors in schools could best be described as "sink or swim." Novice counselors…

Presents interview with Richard Hayes, past president of Association for Specialists in Group Work and professor of counseling and human development. Hayes articulates his vision of group work and values and philosophies guiding his practice and training. Challenges group field to consider role of relationships and to learn creative ways to…

Advocates humanities-philosophy model of therapeutic practice that emphasizes empowering and promoting understanding in client by encouraging client to investigate and choose between alternative meaning structures in context of trusting human relationship. Proposes integration of existential and postmodern attitudes as template for understanding…

Compared perceived structure of vocational interest fields of 29 career counselors with structures represented by circular-hexagonal model (CM) and hierarchical model (HM). Found counselors' grouping of Holland's six types and Roe's eight fields were compatible with both structures. Further investigation showed counselors' perceived structure of…

Asserts that therapists perceived as having strong spiritual orientation face challenges, especially when one spouse views him/herself as "spiritually one-up" and wants therapist to form spiritually based coalition against other. Describes dilemmas that therapists may face when clients perceive them as having spiritual expertise and presents…