The authors present the findings of a special task group (STG) organized to explore effective training strategies for the practice guidelines focused on diverse populations. They provide a brief literature review and summarize survey data from academic training directors regarding current use of practice guidelines. The authors then describe the…

This article addresses the responsibility of counseling psychology programs to communicate and implement the professional training values regarding diversity as articulated in the "Counseling Psychology Model Training Values Statement Addressing Diversity" (henceforth the "Values Statement") clearly and directly in the advertising and admission…

This article provides an overview of the issues and problems in developing consultation skills and outlines a supervisory model that can be employed by practicum and internship supervisors interested in developing consultation skills. Reactions to the model are given by Jewelle Taylor Gibbs (cross-cultural perspective), Dick Dustin, and Walter B.…

An overview of the ethical issues relevant to counseling psychology consultation is given, focusing on the possible pitfalls inherent in the consultant's competences and responsibilities. Reactions and extensions are given by Rodney L. Lowman and Clyde A. Crego. (Author/BL)

Briefly traces the history of psychology internship training to its central role in professional training in counseling psychology. Discusses current issues, including supply and demand, increased applicant costs, timing of internship, and escalation of practicum training hours, and outlines future considerations. Emphasizes training for the full…

Presents a reaction to Cooper and Gottlieb's (this issue) article titled, "Ethical Issues with Managed Care: Challenges Facing Counseling Psychology." Challenges that many issues addressed by Cooper and Gottlieb have been longstanding in the profession. Argues against the belief that the managed care environment is fraught with more ethical…

Summarizes results of the 1985 survey of the Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs. The survey requested information about five major areas: admissions and financial assistance, practice and internships, job placements, program faculty and administration, and issues affecting training. (Author/ABB)

The purpose of this study was to survey and determine the internship facilities that would give consideration to applicants from non-APA-approved programs in counseling and guidance and counseling psychology. Results indicate that from the sample of 109, 33 will consider non-APA-approved counseling and guidance and counseling psychology students.…

Surveyed counseling psychologists on their involvement in sport psychology research, training, and practice; their affiliation with sport psychology professional organizations; and their attitudes toward current professional sport psychology issues. Found that counseling psychologists were minimally involved, and had received little formal…

Presents a reaction to Cooper and Gottlieb's (this issue) article titled, "Ethical Issues with Managed Care: Challenges Facing Counseling Psychology." Expands on the issue of informed consent as a process. Echoes the concern that there is too little research in the area and that professional preparation remains inadequate. (Contains 19…

Gives a response to the reactants of the authors' article (this issue), "Ethical Issues with Managed Care: Challenges Facing Counseling Psychology." Anticipates trends in the managed care movement and predicts numerous models of health care delivery as the current system of managed care diminishes. (Author/GCP)

Summary of the background and major thrusts of the Vail, Colorado training conference (July, 1973) followed by reactions to the conference by 15 participants, and major implications for counseling psychology which deal with issues of professionalization, open career system, expansion of range of persons trained and served, and evaluation of…

Presents a reaction to Cooper and Gottlieb's (this issue) article titled, "Ethical Issues with Managed Care: Challenges Facing Counseling Psychology." Examines the ethical problems giving rise to managed care, the ethical character of therapy goals, and the social ethical question of balancing the good of individuals with the good of society.…

This article addresses the practical aspects of online counseling, including ethics, training, supervision, technology, and competency issues. The authors discuss online counseling's strengths and limitations and present guidelines for what types of clients and counseling psychologists may be appropriate for online counseling. To illustrate the…

Describes the evolution of managed care and reviews basic biomedical ethics and ethical decision-making models. Examines specific ethical issues and offers suggestions for practice, research, and education and training. Concludes with a research agenda, a review of projected general trends in health care delivery, and a discussion of counseling…