Therapists were compared for intrasession initiative behavior with a standard female client as well as with nonstandard female clients. No differences were found between male and female therapists on this behavior dimension. (Author)

Examined model of therapeutic control, which posited that control indices can be described by 3 independent dimensions, through audio-recorded meetings of 26 clients. Rated audiotapes with 5 different control-coding schemes, and aggregated resulting sequential ratings with 3 different methods, yielding 15 different behavioral-control indices.…

Data from this study were analyzed and showed that (a) attending behavior can be taught via the use of the materials and procedures that have been developed; and (b) students rated counselors trainined in attending behavior more positively than they rated counselors who did not receive such training. It seems that the concept of attending is an…

Many research efforts have focused on the effect of client and counselor sex on the process and outcome of counseling. It was hypothesized that same-sex counselor-client dyads would develop a more open, empathic relationship than would opposite-sex dyads, and that this would be reflected in the number of sessions the counseling dyad spent…

Studied the influence of client-counselor group membership similarity, counselor reputation cues, and attending behavior on disabled subject's perceptions. Physically disabled adults (N=40) viewed a series of vignettes and rated counselor expertness and attractiveness. Results do not support the belief that client-counselor group membership…

Discusses counseling dialogue in religious context, but applicable universally. Successful encounter stresses reception, acceptance, listening, understanding, prudence. Focuses on importance of reflective, rather than directive counselor response. (CJ)

Client perception of effective health counselor behavior characteristics are identified. Implications for current health counseling processes, and for the training of future health counselors are noted. (JMF)

Examined the topic initiation/topic following sequence data from the beginning, middle, and late stages of 16 counseling dyads from eight counselors. Used loglinear analysis to examine variation because of the previous behavior of the other participant (interchain dependency), their own previous behavior (interchain dependency), outcome…

Relations among and between religion, spirituality, and the ability to cope with stress were examined using a sample of 115 graduate students in counseling. Religion and spirituality positively correlated with coping with stress. The results have implications for preparing counseling students to work with clients with religious/spiritual issues.…