In this article, the author provides an alternative model for approaching counseling and counselor education in a period of rapid cultural change. (Author)

Facets in the revolution in counselling female clients are explored. New counselor training programs are required to meet the needs of emerging client populations. Training programs, outlined, provide guidelines for sex-fair education for all counselors and more intensive training for counselors specializing in counseling of women. (Author/BEF)

This article describes a model for designing workshops and laboratories for training people in helping skills. (Author)

Professionals must recognize that skill domains that go well beyond the usual intellective and cognitive professional-technical skill domain are vital to effective practice but are believed less possible and less appropriate to teach and evaluate. (Author)

The definition of various handicapping conditions is a major source of professional concern. Discusses what constitutes a disability and in what way(s) it impairs academic, social, or occupational functioning changes in relation to several variables. (Author)

This article briefly reviews the basic features of the Stanford program and describe the experiences that are currently being used to train counselors at Stanford. Also discussed are some of the problems encountered, some of the positive aspects, and the future of the program. (Author)

Women are no longer underrepresented in student personnel preparation programs. However, an increased number of female master's degree graduates are seeking a limited number of entry-level positions. Women (and men) should be made aware of the inherent free-market employment risks when contemplating a career in student personnel work. (Author)

The question of licensing has burst upon the counseling scene fairly recently, and it is irrevocably related to two other issues: (a) determination of the professional functions of counselors; and (b) determination of the professional education of counselors to equip them to effectively perform these functions. (Author)

This paper reviews the basis for licensing, relates it to current developments in the counseling profession, discusses the basis for an alternative, and outlines the ingredients of a model professional disclosure statute. (Author)

The author presents a brief description of the process used to develop Standards for the Preparation of Counselors and Other Personnel Services Specialists. The Standards, adopted by ACES in October 1973, are also presented. (Author)

If we were incapable of establishing a legitimate place for counselors, then our efforts to insure a place for others through career counseling would be folly. We are capable and we have the resources. We only need to educate ourselves and to act responsibly through our professional associations. (Author)

This discussion of consultant preparation begins with a review of the current training practices followed by a consideration of and rational for emerging approaches. A working definition of consultation is presented, together with suggested curricular elements and instructional activities. (Author)