Examines the issues related to informed consent and decisions to employ conjoint or one-spouse formats in therapy with discordant couples. Features a discussion of options for ensuring informed consent as protection for both the therapist and his/her client(s). (Author/ABB)

Evaluated couples (N=27) randomly assigned to conjoint or concurrent therapy to compare treatment effectiveness with regard to intrapersonal and interpersonal problems. Results showed no differences between the two treatments on any of the outcome measures. (LLL)

Measured expectations held by male and female clients and nonclients for group and individual counseling modes, using the Expectations About Counseling questionnaire. Results indicated significant differences between modes, sexes, and populations; however, no interaction effects were noted. (JAC)

A study examining factors that contribute to effective team functioning in inpatient psychiatric facilities showed that most respondents, who were all members of such teams, agreed that teamwork helped to improve treatment plans for individual clients. Roles social workers take as team members are examined and important issues about team…

Contends that the termination of individual counseling is often an inadequately handled process. Describes three major functions of termination and presents a number of strategies for attaining each function. (Author/LLL)

Strategies for studying effective methods of test interpretation are discussed. Problems currently encountered in interpreting interest inventories are outlined with some suggestions for solutions. A research model that accounts for both test interpretation and client variables is presented. From this model, several testable hypotheses are drawn.…

This paper identifies several kinds of counselor activity for which practicum experiences have been or are being designed. These include individual and group counseling, outreach consultation, supervision of practicum students, and study of student development. (Author)

Some significant differences were discovered between individual and group sessions and among elementary, junior, and senior high students on three of the four theme classifications: (1) Self; (2) Significant Others, Authority Figures; (3) Significant Others, Peers; and (4) Ideas, Places, Things, and Time Topics. (Author/CJ)

Describes the counseling program at Blessed Sacrament Parish Elementary School, which focuses on enhancement of interpersonal communication to create a Christian community, improve academic achievement, further student self-discipline, and provide guidance for social and emotional growth. Reviews individual counseling and preventive and…

Results indicate that 57 percent of the family therapy group were rehospitalized at the end of three years compared to 20 percent of the individual therapy group. Longer-term findings suggest a superior effect of individual over family therapy. (Author)

Provides comprehensive career counseling model for individual career counseling which takes into account psychological, social, and economic factors and describes decision-making as a journey with four discernible stages. (Author/NB)

Compared sex offenders who received DepoProvera to group who had same clinical and legal problems but who refused pharmacotherapy. Both groups received group therapy, individual therapy, and sometimes family therapy. Results indicated that possible factors signifying increased likelihood of reoffense were high initial plasma testosterone,…

Explores career issues in a case study of a Chinese immigrant, including cultural issues affecting career counseling. Addresses the need for culturally sensitive skills for both personal counseling and career counseling. (SK)

THE FACTORS RELATED TO COUNSELING AND THEIR EFFECT UPON GRADUATION WERE STUDIED. THREE STUDIES WHICH HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY CONDUCTED WERE REPLICATED. THE PREVIOUS STUDIES WERE CONDUCTED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI BY SHEPHERD, BORRESEN, AND JOHNSON. THE PRESENT STUDY USED 471 SUBJECTS. A NONCOUNSELED COMPARISON GROUP WAS MATCHED TO A COUNSELED…