This monograph is based on the premise that counselor effectiveness, even counselor survival, depends upon the counselor's willingness and ability to be an active participant in facilitating change. The authors cite five conditions that must be present for successful change. They are: (1) a need for change must be felt by those who will be…

Some generalizations drawn from the literature on futurism are set forth in this monograph. Possible social and behavioral consequences of these as they relate to the work of the counselor are projected. The document then suggests some ways counselors can help clients to create rewarding personal futures, and describes a futures studies program…

This model shows that counselors may be active leaders in change agentry by acquiring new skills, and by applying a systematic strategy for planned change. Targets for change in student guidance services include: (1) counselor assessment of attitudes toward change; (2) helping clients change their environment; and (3) defining guidance service…

A specific rationale to support counselors as change agents and a model counselors can use to develop change agent strategies are presented in this program guide. It is based on the idea that counselors are in an excellent position for influencing change and, at the same time, improving their own situation. This package may be used by anyone…

This staff development module is part of one of three groups of career guidance modules developed, field-tested, and revised by a six-state consortium coordinated by the American Institutes for Research. This module is designed specifically for school career guidance personnel. The goal of this module is to teach participants how to overcome…

This staff development module is part of one of three groups of career guidance modules developed, field-tested, and revised by a six-state consortium coordinated by the American Institutes for Research. This module is designed specifically for school career guidance personnel. The goal of this module is to introduce participants to a model that…

This information analysis identifies emerging counseling priorities for the 1990s and suggests ways that counselors might prepare themselves for the future. The nine priorities discussed in the paper include: (1) learning to learn; (2) life transitions; (3) technology, computers, and counselors; (4) demographic trends and their impact on…