Examined the effects of a role-induction procedure on beginning counselor-trainees' perceptions of supervision using a 10-minute audiotaped summary of Bernard's model of supervision. Trainees evaluated supervision more negatively over the time period before the role induction. Following role induction, trainees reported a clearer conceptualization…

Older persons constitute an increasingly large population with significant mental health challenges. The authors review outcome research for both diagnosable conditions and late-life transitions as a basis for evidence-based practice with this population. Implications for clinical practice in professional counseling, counselor education and…

Presents an interview with Clayton A. Morgan, a distinguished rehabilitation counselor educator. Focuses on Morgan's experience and insight in areas such as the helping relationship, noncounseling variables in counseling, creative thinking and applied imagination, selection of graduate students, and communication. (Author/ABL)

Using American Psychological Association Division 17 position paper on cross-cultural counseling competencies as organizing framework, provides overview of various cross-cultural counseling training models and points to need to go beyond sensitivity training to actually providing culture-specific knowledge in training models. Presents…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of personality traits of counselors-in-training with regard to counseling performance. There were no differences in pretest or posttest scores on the Skilled Counseling Scale (SCS) of high and low self-monitoring counselors-in-training. Skill attainment may have more effect on personality…

Describes legend and legacy of Bill Kell, author and director of Michigan State University's Counseling Center from 1957 until his death in 1973, through excerpts from six oral histories collected from former trainees, colleagues, and family members. (Author/CM)

Discusses ways in which multidimensional scaling can be used by counseling practitioners. Presents brief conceptual overview and describes application of multidimensional scaling in vocational, family, and group settings. Includes a case study of the author's use of multidimensional scaling as an intervention in counselor training groups. Also…

Provides update on status of primary prevention for counselors and argues for its broader-scale adoption in training and practice. Reviews recent evidence demonstrating that well-designed and well-executed primary prevention programs can be highly effective. Discusses implications of this work that are significant for the profession of counseling.…

With depression estimated to exist in as much as 10% of the population, it may be the most prevalent problem facing counselors today. S. D. Hollon, M. E. Thase, and J. C. Markowitz (2002) reviewed the extensive research comparing various psychotherapeutic and pharmaceutical approaches to treating depression. They concluded that certain…

Presents highlights of an interview with Robert Callis, counselor educator and administrator of counseling education programs, concerning his personal and professional life and his career of developing people and building programs. (Author/ABL)

Analyzes current status of counseling psychology from perspective of Freudian, drive-structure theory. Argues that counseling psychology has committed classical response to oedipal conflict in its treatment of counselor education by identifying with aggressor (psychiatry and clinical psychology). Recommends more unified relationship between…

Noting that peer supervision groups are advocated for counselors at all experience levels, this article describes and illustrates a structured peer group format that encourages skill development, conceptual growth, participation, instructive feedback, and self-monitoring. Discusses emphasis on developing cognitive counseling skills and describes…

In recent years, the topics of spirituality and religion have become more evident in the counseling literature. It seems logical that these areas could be of great interest to those in the counseling profession. This article summarizes W. R. Miller and C. E. Thoresen's (2003) overview of the field of research dealing with spirituality religion,…

Examines idea of psychological skills training. Raises questions concerning the conceptual validity and generalizability of programs that attempt psychological skills training as a means of "giving psychology away." Draws specific references and illustrations from recent research in applied psychology and literature in counseling and…

Focuses on impact that emerged from combined resources of counseling center/psychology department/dean of students office at Colorado State University (CSU) during late 1960s and early 1970s when CSU was site of significant innovations in counseling field. Briefly chronicles history, identifies key participants, and highlights factors that…