Following a definition of agency, presents classical causation theory. Reviews one counseling theory and then shows how the mechanistic biases of psychology have been incorporated into this account. Recommends corrective theoretical measures in line with an agential view of behavior. (Author/ABL)

The existential approach to counseling emphasizes the activity of willing and decision, the uniqueness of the individual, the centrality of the Eigenwelt (the world of the self and the person's relation to that self), and the inadequacy of empirical knowledge in self-understanding. (Author)

Articles explore value influences in psychotherapy, and discuss: background information, moral transformation in psychotherapy, initial commitment to treatment, and value-based therapy (TOTEL). This symposium was delivered at the 1977 Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Division of Psychotherapy, in Orlando, Florida. (Author)

It can be concluded from the results of the two studies described here that value similarity between client and therapist is related to therapists' ratings of client improvement. This phenomenon can be expected in therapies irrespective of theoretical orientation. (Author)

The first part of the article provides an introduction to mysticism, relating it to education in general and differentiating the naturalistic and the supernaturalistic approaches. The remainder of the article deals specifically with mysticism in helping relationships and includes student reactions and needs, mystical union and the counselor's…

Helping professionals can have an impact upon their clients and their client's world through a well-developed and thought-through approach. But values must be the first priority in both thought and action. (Author)

The goal of the present research endeavor was to assess the selection and training process for the use of para-professionals as a part of the counseling and crisis intervention services offered to students at a four year liberal arts college. (Author)

Examines how collaboration with clergy was viewed by mental health and other health care professionals outside the religious community. Seven themes were identified through a content analysis of health care journals, including the benefits of collaboration to each profession, the need to increase the clergy's knowledge about mental health, and the…

This study investigated the relationship between a counselor's tendency to judge client behaviors as wrong, and the level of facilitation with those clients. Subjects were 44 Master's degree students enrolled in counseling programs. No significant relationship was found. (Author/HMV)

The article discusses the value of using mental imagery (MI) in personal efforts to achieve life goals. The process of relaxing, reducing fear, and remembering is described, followed by a discussion of MI and self-worth. Other issues mentioned are the strengthening and weakening of behavior, and resistance. (Author/BW)

Encourages professionals in helping relationships to explore and experience biofeedback training for voluntary self-regulation. A sample biofeedback training program is described. Observations of participants in biofeedback programs are presented. (Author/BW)

Examines the use of the small group modality for providing helping services in religious settings and the use of religious-spiritual content in small helping groups. Includes a review and critique of various types of services, including group therapy, marital treatment, marriage enrichment, growth groups, and assertion training. (Author/ABB)

Examined integrating religion and spirituality with marriage and family counseling. Explored potential obstacles and negative consequences for this integration, as well as clinical implications. The positive impact of incorporating a religious or spiritual perspective into clinical practice is discussed. Ethical considerations, techniques, and…

This article explains the author's first involvement with Christian counseling and sketches the emerging directions in this area. It includes a comparison of Christian and secular counseling and presents a counseling model for Christian counseling. Speech presented to the North Suburban Association of Ministers, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September…