Asserts that males are somewhat inexpressive with their feelings. Notes that male avenues of expressiveness are different from those employed by females and perhaps different from the expectations of therapists. Contends that therapeutic intervention for males will be enhanced by exploration of counseling paradigms which compliment these different…

Poses questions intended to stimulate more effective strategies to ensure gender, racial, and ethnic diversity in the counseling profession. Inconsistencies are noted between the strategies now being used to achieve diversity and the philosophical foundations of the counseling profession itself. Makes seven recommendations. (Author/RB)

Critiques works from "Journal of Mental Health Counseling" special issue on mental health counseling for men. Notes Kelly and Hall's confusion of terms regarding biological sex and masculine gender roles. Contends that Heesacker and Prichard presented dualistic statements and pigeonholed men. Advocates for greater knowledge of gender-related…

Examines constructions of adolescence and pathology and their relation to human service intervention. Locates history of related discourses along a trajectory of 20th-century capitalism, attending especially to racialized, gendered, and class-based aspects. Argues that the youth treatment industry may not be preparing youth for healthy adulthood,…

This executive summary describes a study to identify the concerns and needs of American Indians with disabilities living in the urban area of Denver (Colorado). The study also sought to determine if the Concerns Report Method was useful in identifying needs. The executive summary consists of a brief review of information on the urban American…