An important aspect of social justice involves ensuring that effective career guidance is readily accessible to all citizens. The career theory used to guide the delivery of career services can contribute to or detract from social justice. This article examines the translation of career theory to practice, the effectiveness of career…

A new paradigm is implicit within the constructivist and narrative methods for career intervention that have emerged in the 21st century. This article makes that general pattern explicit by abstracting its key elements from the specific instances that substantiate the new conceptual model. The paradigm for life design interventions constructs…

July 7, 2011, marks the centennial of counselor education as a formal discipline. In recognition of its 100th birthday, the author of this article describes the origins of the discipline, beginning with its prehistory in the work of Frank Parsons to establish the practice of vocational guidance, describing the 1st course in counselor education at…

This article reviews the history and current status of counseling in the Czech Republic. Recommendations for advancement of the profession in a postcommunist era are offered, including the incorporation of social justice principals for the benefit of Gypsies and immigrants, collaboration between Czech and non-Czech counselors, and counseling…

Students enrolled in a college success course were assigned to (a) a cognitive intervention using the Career Thoughts Inventory (CTI) workbook (Sampson, Peterson, Lenz, Reardon, & Saunders, 1996b), (b) an occupational research project involving an oral report, and (c) a control condition. The workbook condition had a significant effect on the…

The National Board for Certified Counselors describes cybercounseling as the provision of some aspects of counseling through technology, via such applications as e-mail, Web-based information access, course registration, academic advising, and career guidance. The authors explore the characteristics of cybercounseling, describe its current use in…

This interview highlights the career and rich professional influence of Samuel T. Gladding, a prolific writer and educator who was listed in the top 1% of contributors to the Journal of Counseling & Development between 1978 and 1993. This interview was conducted shortly after he began his 2004-2005 term as president of the American Counseling…

In this article the author traces the history of inner subjective experiences (ISE) as a focus of the counseling profession and discusses the implications of this history for the identity of the profession and counseling practice. He outlines the history of ISE in the counseling profession by discussing (a) the valuing of ISE as the foundation of…

Brain lateralization research has led to speculation about counseling and guidance implications of left-right brain differences. Serious limitations in these implications are highlighted. (Author)

Super powers are attributed to gifted and talented individuals in preparing for the world of work. Quite to the contrary, they need special help in preparing for that world. Gifted people are faced with multiple choices that challenge the counselor to implement the activities described. (Author)

Traces the historical development of counseling gifted and talented students. Documents and discusses work growing out of these efforts. Emphasizes recent major contributors, counseling programs, ideas, and trends. Summarizes a number of contemporary issues and identifies counseling needs of gifted students and the importance of additional…

As colleges and universities grow increasingly more responsive to the communities in which they reside, programs are required that address the needs of the nonstudent. Georgia State University's program for nonstudents is reviewed after 5 years of operation, and recommendations are made for adapting it to other settings. (Author/ABB)

College counseling can best be understood as the intersection of professional activity and environment. Vocational guidance, mental health, and student personnel work are elements reflected in the diversities of backgrounds and perspectives represented by college counselors and in models of counseling services, and will necessarily be affected by…

Surveyed 438 institutions which used DISCOVER or SIGI, two computer-assisted career guidance systems. Responses from high schools, vocational-technical schools, community colleges, four-year colleges, universities, and other institutions provided data on services, staffing, management, and implementation. (Author/NB)

Describes a structured job search support group for adult students. The six sessions focus on what is holding you back; deciding what skills you possess; where you fit in the job market; how you uncover job openings; if a resume makes a difference; and what you can expect in an interview. (Author/KS)