Administered College Maladjustment scale from revised Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory to college students in personal counseling (n=27), in vocational counseling (n=39), and on scholarship (n=27). Results indicated that, as predicted, students in personal counseling condition scored significantly higher than students in other…

Reviews the current cross-cultural studies on depression among Chinese people. Discusses three factors relating to the low diagnosis rate of depression in China. Counseling implications, such as the use of symbols, relabeling, and the way of approaching Chinese clients, are addressed in the light of cultural sensitivity. (JBJ)

Examined the counseling needs of First Nations youth (n=54), living in five major First Nations communities of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Identified five types of needs based on survey and interview data. Majority of the students reported having never or only once accessed the Native counselor. (JBJ)

Investigated teacher (n=141) expectations and actual role activities of five half-time elementary counselors. Individual counseling and consulting with teachers accounted for majority of counselor time, family problems other than divorce was topic dealt with most frequently, counselors used their time differently in October than in May, teachers…

Discusses the nature of cultural dislocation in terms of self-validation issues, cultural conflicts, and cultural attachment. Presents cultural conflict model, which incorporates two cultural conflict dimensions. Explores counselor role as client-validator and help-seeking issues, with practical suggestions for increasing helper sensitivity in…