Identifies various approaches to providing preparation for counselors working with older adults, including the integrated, separate course, concentration, and interdisciplinary models. Discusses advantages and disadvantages of each model of gerontological counseling. (Author/ABB)

Examined the relationship between 52 children's attitudes toward older people and 52 older people's perception of children's attitudes toward them using the Attitude Perception Questionnaire. Older adults' perceptions of children's attitudes toward them were more negative than the children's actual attitudes. (JAC)

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.…

Reports the results of a state-by-state (N=27) survey of mental health services available for older persons and compares the extent of need and existing federal mandates. Results show 52 percent of respondents provide mental health services for older adults, while 22 percent include older adults with the general public. (Author/JAC)

Surveyed 237 counselor preparation program departments. Identified current trends in preparation of counselors to work with older persons. Examined specialty course work in gerontological counseling and the extent to which gerontological counseling content and issues were incorporated into existing required and elective counselor preparation…

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…