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Peer reviewedBecvar, Raphael J.; Becvar, Dorothy Stroh – Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 1994
Contends that ecosystemic model represents counter-cultural movement in mental health field. Contends it is worldview that does not fit narrative story, politics, economics, normal science, or traditional therapeutic practice in Western culture. Discusses implications of ecosystemic perspective for practice of mental health counseling as…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Ecological Factors, Ecology
Peer reviewedHorne, Arthur M. – Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 1994
Reacts to previous article in which Becvar and Becvar contend that ecosystemic model represents counter-cultural movement in mental health field. Reviews each of the concepts presented by Becvar and Becvar, concluding that many effective counselors already function in a manner consistent with the ecosystemic model presented. (NB)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Ecological Factors, Ecology
Peer reviewedHinkle, J. Scott – Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 1994
Reacts to previous article in which Becvar and Becvar contend that ecosystemic model represents counter-cultural movement, turning point, in mental health field. Finds it sad that, to many helping professionals, ecosystemic approach is still considered revolutionary. Hopes that Becvar and Becvar's article will stimulate continued discussion of…
Descriptors: Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories, Ecological Factors
