Gives three different definitions of countertransference. Identifies and describes some typical behaviors and patterns that illustrate countertransference, including overprotective, benign, rejecting, and hostile countertransference behaviors. Distinguishes countertransference from responses generated by reality, empathy, and projective…

Considers the metaphor of the counseling frame. Describes and analyzes several clinical examples, each illustrating the framework's potential effects on the therapeutic interaction. (Author)

Explores the transference phenomenon and five of its manifestations in the counseling situation, including perceptions of the counselor as: (1) ideal, (2) seer, (3) nurturer, (4) frustrator, and (5) nonentity. Proposes methods for managing clients' transference behaviors. (LLL)

Examined the hypothesis that positive self-involving and self-disclosing counselor responses would be rated more favorably by college student subjects (N=214) than negative self-involving and self-disclosing counselor responses. Found counselor using positive self-involving responses was viewed as most interpersonally attractive. (Author/ABL)

Explores five categories of counselor acting out: (1) attentional failures; (2) empathic failures; (3) aggressivity; (4) sexual and seductive behaviors; and (5) logistical failures. Several intervention measures are presented and discussed. Counselors must be accountable for their behavior and engage in self-monitoring when necessary. (Author/JAC)

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)

Focuses on attachment theory's relationship to counseling process and supervision so as to heighten appreciation of attachment theory's complexity. Illustrates attachment constructs in action and discusses counseling process, concentrating on the ways attachment theory can contribute to understanding the client-counselor relationship and change…

Examined effects of cultural mistrust on counseling expectations for Black clients assigned to both Black and White counselors. Found client mistrust level interacted significantly with counselor race. Highly mistrustful Blacks expected white counselors to be less accepting, trustworthy, and expert; they also expected less in terms of counseling…

Reviews research on the effects of counselor self-disclosure, examining studies from the early 1970s to the present. Summarizes studies and offers observations, evaluations, and recommendations about the counselor self-disclosure literature, along with suggestions for improving future research. (TE)