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Myers, Jane E. – Counselor Education and Supervision, 1992
Reviews current status of gerontological counseling specialty within counselor education. Notes that nationally endorsed competencies, certification process, and standards for specialty training in gerontological counseling have been developed and approved. Considers implementation of gerontological counseling specialty in counselor education.…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Competence, Counselor Qualifications, Counselor Training
Myers, Jane E.; Schwiebert, Valerie L. – 1996
Gerontological counseling as a counseling specialty spans only 20 years. This text incorporates into its framework the 16 Minimum Essential Competencies of gerontological counseling that have been developed over the past two decades. These competencies focus on the knowledge and skills required to be an effective counselor for older persons and…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Aging (Individuals), Competence, Counseling Techniques

Myers, Jane E.; Smith, Alfred W. – Counselor Education and Supervision, 1995
Presents results of the first national survey of on-campus clinical training in 216 counselor education programs. Study was undertaken to develop baseline data as a foundation for future research and program development regarding on-campus laboratories in which clinical training is provided. Discusses implications for counselor preparation. (RJM)
Descriptors: Certification, Clinical Experience, Counseling, Counselor Certification