Presents a multidimensional model for cross-cultural counseling based on perceptual psychology concepts. The major premise is that the effectiveness of cross-cultural counseling is mutually dependent upon the counselor's and the client's perceptions of each other and of the counseling process itself. Outlines propositions suggesting directions for…

Describes a newly developing mode of problem-oriented brief therapy. The systemic therapy model emphasizes the interactional context of clients' problems and represents an efficient intervention paradigm. (Author/JAC)

Offers model to teach counselor trainees about behaviors exhibited by alcohol abusers in need of detoxification. Discusses behaviors displayed by helpers while conducting initial intake interviews with abusers seeking detoxification in a community setting and offers suggestions for how novice practitioners can establish rapport with such clients…

Presents a theory of cognitive processing in counseling. Describes a research paradigm that considers cognitive processes and attempts to link such processes to the interactive behaviors of counselors and clients and to client learning outcomes. Considers methodological and conceptual issues related to the operationalization of this cognitive…

Presents a theoretical framework for understanding the interpersonal interactions of social workers in their professional capacity. The major elements are a typology of others with whom professionals interact, the qualities of interpersonal interactions, the professional's needs, and the resources exchanged. (Author/JAC)

Suggests a device for bridging the gap between counseling theory and technique. Cognitive development theory provides the basis for understanding a single transaction between counselor and client. The acronyms FACTS and CRACKS suggest the structural dynamics within the client's cognitive field as the counselor performs in two counseling…

Presents a model for supervision of group counselors focusing on the parallel process between the supervisory and counseling relationships. Identifies different foci of supervision based on present stage of the group and its counselor and the resulting parallel tasks. A case example is presented and discussed. (Author/TE)

Asserts that counselors who sexually exploit clients require rehabilitation before returning to practice. Presents model for assessment and development of rehabilitation plans for impaired practitioners who have sexual contact with their clients. Includes a classification system for perpetrator, assessment process that leads to development of…

Examines how clients and therapists create impasses or change. Reviews general concept of a "therapeutic system." Describes model that synthesizes systemic and strategic ideas about therapeutic systems. Proposes questions based on this model for analyzing and resolving impasses. Illustrates application with a case. (Author/ABL)

Discusses four treatment models with reference to working with resistance in art therapy: drive psychology, object relations theory, self-psychology, and ego psychology. Notes that each model imagines resistance in its own way. Considers working with these four models of treatment (art diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, and…

Reviews and contrasts 23 interpersonal personality theory (IPT) and 19 relational control theory (RCT) studies of observable client-therapist interactions in brief individual and family therapy. Notes that, although results do not consistently confirm either model, evidence tends to support IPT in context of individual therapy and RCT in context…

Critiques problem-focused perspective, different diagnostic approaches, and objectivity-subjectivity dilemma as they apply to respecting client uniqueness. Social work practice is cast within reflective model advanced by Schon. Argues that this approach bolsters social work practitioner's ability to incorporate uniqueness in work with clients by…

Presents a model for understanding termination conflict resulting from competing rather than complementary responses to successful counseling. Discusses termination conflict as a threat to an otherwise successful counseling relationship. (Author)

Discusses the application of a reality therapy paradigm for counseling disabled clients. Short-term counseling using a reality therapy framework provided a favorable balance between counselor direction and client acceptance of responsibility. (Author)

Presents brief history of process research leading to development of process model, which guided development of four measures: therapist intentions, therapist response modes, client reactions, and client behaviors. For each measure, presents description and information about format for data collection, validity, reliability, and research findings.…