Two groups of 12 trainees were exposed to either monitor-modeling or immediate-feedback supervision in their practicum. Ten-minute individual counseling sessions with coached clients were taped before and after the practicum. Three independent judges rated the tapes. Data supports the relative effectiveness of monitor-modeling supervision. (Author)

This is one of a series which focuses on innovations in the training and supervision of counselors. It discusses co-counseling by providing: (1) a definition of the procedure; (2) a description of models of practice; (3) a discussion of the effects of using co-counseling; (4) suggestions for possible applications of the procedure; and (5) steps to…

This article illustrates some specific advantages and practical considerations in the use of cotherapy during the family therapy process. (Author/DOW)

This paper summarizes the current use and abuse of co-therapy. The reported clinical experiences of several co-therapist teams, including spouse co-therapists, are also discussed. It appears that co-therapy will remain controversial until outcomes are rigorously measured and compared with the results of other therapeutic modalities in a…

Presents Carl Rogers' views on facilitating groups, as expressed in a telephone dialogue seminar with graduate students in counselor education at North Texas State University. Discusses extended group marathons, cocounseling, nonverbal group exercises and the future of group work. (JAC)

Suggested is a team approach which would pair a minority group counselor with a white counselor to provide support to the client not only in regard to his cultural aspects but also in regard to the wider community with which he may not be familiar and in which neither he nor the minority group counselor may feel at ease. (CJ)

A multidisciplinary team approach to assessing needs and working toward prevention of school maladaptation are fostered, instead of responding to crises via a case study approach. Children are viewed in the social context of the classroom, the position of the teacheris bolstered, participation of parents is encouraged, and more cooperative use of…

Describes five vocational guidance theories and suggests that industrial arts teachers are in a unique position to re-assert the value of work and its benefits through teacher- counselor teamwork to ther students. (GR)

This paper provides a rationale for group pre-marriage counseling based on the social nature of factors influencing the marriage model. The author suggests that while group pre-marriage counseling invites disillusionment, it offers the antidote--the realization that disillusionment occurred not necessarily because of a bad choice, but because of…

Provides an overview of a team approach to pupil personnel services that allows the counselor to function as a generalist in guidance and counseling. (Author/IRT)

Reviews contemporary literature which provides a theoretical base for female-male co-therapy teams as the most likely modality to mediate sex bias in couple counseling. An egalitarian co-therapy team can encourage change by modeling independent yet mutually supportive and facilitative roles. (JAC)

Evaluated the effectiveness of behavioral marital therapy (BMT) in aiding distressed couples (N=30) and explored the relative effectiveness of cotherapists versus single therapist. Results affirmed the overall effectiveness of BMT. A cotherapy team and a single therapist were equally effective. No differences were found between immediate therapy…

Proposes a model for the understanding of the development of the cotherapy relationship. Discusses both developmental fixations and modes for enhancement of this relationship with particular reference to family therapy. (Author)

Experimentally examined how therapist sex role behaviors and subject sex roles influence perceptions of cotherapists conducting marital therapy. Analyzed the relationship between perceived therapist competence and verbal dominance, the effectiveness of traditional and nontraditional sex role styles, and sex-type related to preference for female…

Distressed couples (N=15) were randomly assigned to group, conjoint, or waiting list conditions. Behavioral communication treatment package administered over eight sessions and was evaluated via multidimensional assessments was found to be highly effective modality for resolution of marital dysfunction. Both group and conjoint treatments were…