This article explores some of the concepts introduced by Martin Buber, and their appropriateness for the training of present-day counselors. (Author)

Counselor trainees rated an audiotaped and role-played intake interview of a female client whose sexual orientation was varied. Subtle forms of heterosexual bias were found through participants' ratings of an unidentifible client. When responding to the ambiguous condition involving the unidentifiable client, 83 percent of the participants assumed…

Police officers (N=153) completed a self-report instrument measuring overt and covert anxiety, and a demographic survey exploring officers' perceptions of their need for counseling and to determine factors that predispose officers to seek counseling. Results indicated that officers would seek counseling if services were available. (RC)

Reviews current curriculum areas of counselor education programs relevant to correctional counselors, and suggests additional content to expand curriculums to better meet the needs of correctional counselors. (Author)

This article comments on the paradoxical nature of the teaching of counseling theory. The article demonstrates that what is correct are people and not the image people have of themselves. What is correct are the counselor's feelings between his or her clients and him or her. (Author)

Suggests that many counselors and trainees rely on clients to meet some personal and professional needs. Sources of dependence and methods for recognizing manifestations of dependence are presented. Regardless of benefits for the trainee, counselors should terminate cases which no longer benefit the client. (Author/BEF)

Because the counseling profession places high value on counselors possessing accurate self-awareness, this study investigated the differences and relationships between counselor education students' self-perceived and measured needs levels. A sample of 107 counselor students estimated their needs levels and then completed the Personality Research…

Describes a simulation method that encourages students to experience powerlessness, isolation, and few if any options, in order to develop a clearer understanding of their clients, environments, and problems of minority groups. Discusses the applicability of the simulation beyond counselor education programs. (Author/RC)

Describes why counselor training incorporating the needs of racial and ethnic minorities is needed and provides four models: (1) the separate course model; (2) the area of concentration model, (3) the interdisciplinary model; and (4) the integration model, which may be used in program development and implementation. (Author)