Explored the concept of support networks to clarify the uses of support responses in counseling relationships. College students (N=33) responded to a survey examining support systems. Classification of data identified 13 support categories. Factor analysis revealed three factors suggesting a category differentiation based on emotion rather than…

Provides information to help counselors establish rapport, avoid misunderstandings in communication, minimize transference dangers, and deal with Vietnamese attitudes toward sex roles and interpersonal relationships. Socioeconomic and ethnic differences among the Vietnamese themselves, war-related mental health problems, and proper use of…

Defines the syndrome of burnout and discusses some of the professional and personal hazards that confront the practicing counselor. Examines intrapersonal and interpersonal difficulties which result from burnout. Provides suggestions for dealing with burnout. (Author/RC)

Reviews research and theoretical findings involving environmental and individual factors causing burnout among helping professionals. Explores the implications of these findings for training helping professionals to avoid or minimize the effects of burnout. Provides suggestions. (Author/RC)