Describes didactic material linking assessment, case conceptualization, and analysis of intervention effects. Analyses were conducted with data provided by 131 students who completed a counseling process course where this material was taught. Results indicate that students increased their self-efficacy for conceptualization and assessment tasks…

Examines the training practices of counseling psychology programs with regard to preparing students to deal with sexual feelings toward clients. Also examines the perceived adequacy of this training by practicing graduates of these programs. Results show that, although most programs report addressing this issue, only about half of the graduates…

A national survey of counseling psychology training programs indicates the increasing significance of American Psychological Association approval status and the changing nature of the job market for recent graduates. Most programs are active and expanding. (Author)

Examines the doctoral training experiences of 69 counseling and 38 clinical-psychology graduate students in lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) issues prior to internship. Results show that training concerning these issues was inadequate and that counseling programs had better records of training in LGB issues than did clinical programs. Implications…