Professionalism and professionalization are two issues important to the field of counseling. A basic definition of a profession is necessary in order to understand the role of counseling as a profession. One theory on the development of professions in the western world begins with the priest as the prototypical professional. Professions then…

Interviewed Frank Fletcher, a leader in establishing counseling as a profession, about his life and his work. His responses provide a personalized perspective of the profession and of the significant events that influenced his career development. (Author/KS)

Charles F. "Chuck" Warnath, professor emeritus and former university counseling center director, was interviewed about his personal life, early training with Donald Super, counseling center experiences, convictions about professional counseling, dedication to issues of equality, and current struggles with the progressive effects of retinitis…

Provides a historical link between the civil rights movement in the 1960s and the disability rights movement. The origins of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are discussed from the sociopolitical context at the time of their passage. Links are drawn between these laws,…

Recounts life and professional contributions of Rene A. Ruiz, including his trailblazing work on Hispanic issues in counseling and psychology which places him among the true pioneers in the field. Reviews his career as a counselor, teacher, writer, and researcher. (Author/ABL)

This book presents 46 articles reprinted from the Journal of Counseling and Development (formerly The Personnel and Guidance Journal) from two series: "Pioneers in Guidance" and "Life Lines: Interviews with Pioneers in Counseling and Development." The stated purpose of the book is to document the personal and professional lives of early pioneers…

Presents interview with Rollo May, a prominent existential psychologist and therapist, who discusses his personal and professional development, his perspective on the state of the counseling profession, and his concerns about current societal issues. (Author/ABL)

Presents biographical sketch of Elizabeth Adele Greenleaf, professor and coordinator of College Student Personnel Administration at Indiana University, who made significant contributions to the development of student affairs profession through her leadership as an educator, administrator, and mentor. (Author/ABL)

Presents interview with Jack Duncan, cofounder and charter member of Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW). Duncan discusses his perspectives on field of group work over 20 years that ASGW has been in existence. Considers ASGW itself, advancements in the field over past two decades, and his personal approach and style as group leader.…

Reviews the counseling literature and describes the historical evolution of the practice of supervision. Analyzes several therapy models, and describes direct and indirect supervision activities. Concludes by calling attention to assumptions in the counseling and supervision literature that have yet to receive the benefit of evaluation and…

Jack Eldon Baker was born, lived, and died in Gilbert, Arkansas. The story of his life is retold in excerpts from a memorial publication published by the people of the town. This article also makes the case that his story is an example of community inclusion. Through the voices of those who knew him, we see Jack as a person who gave to the…

Presented at the 1979 conference of the National Association for Women Deans, Administrators, and Counselors in Washington, D.C. This session shared information about the participation of Blacks in this organization and launched the beginning of a long-range project by the minority concerns committee to document Black history in NAWDAC. (Author)

Offers a historical analysis of the system of educational and professional counseling in Quebec (1930-90) and the separate role of the school inspection system (1851-1964) as they relate to important changes going on currently in Quebec society. Considers the role of both counselors and school inspectors--as intellectuals--in cultural mediation…

There was a need to synthesize what was being done in public schools and colleges and to provide suggestions on how to organize guidance and counseling services to meet the needs of the underachiever with superior ability. As a result, a conference was called by the Office of Education on June 23-25, 1960, in Washington, D.C., to plan the contents…

The lives and careers of 24 contemporary American Indians, including Dr. Louis W. Ballard (musician and composer, Cherokee and Sioux); Charles Banks Wilson (artist and historian); Veronica L. Murdock (President of the National Congress of American Indians, Mohave); Peter MacDonald, Sr. (Chairman of the Navajo Tribal Council, Navajo); and Jim…