This study evaluated the impact of service-learning-infused courses on multicultural competence and social justice advocacy skills among counseling students. The project, in which students acted as job coaches for refugee families, was integrated into 1st- and 2nd-year counseling courses. Results indicated an increase in multicultural knowledge…

Counselor educators maintain a responsibility for providing site supervisors with professional development opportunities (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. [2009]). The goal of this study was to evaluate a model for providing preparation to site supervisors. Significant differences were observed from pretest…

The incidence rates of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are increasing, yet educators continue to be inadequately trained in assessing and serving students with TBIs. This study examined the efficacy of a half-day TBI training program for school psychologists designed to improve their knowledge and skills. Results of quantitative and qualitative…

The persistent research-to-practice gap poses a problem for counselor education. The gap may be caused by conflicts between the humanistic values that guide much of counseling and the values that guide research training. In this article, the authors address historical concerns regarding research training for students and the conducting of research…

School psychologists often have the opportunity to work with students and families from varied backgrounds and cultures. While this can be an exciting and enriching part of the job, it can also be daunting for some practitioners, particularly those who are inadequately prepared. A number of strategies have been implemented in school psychology…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the degree to which differences exist between accredited and non-accredited school psychology training programs on specific characteristics of training theorized to prepare graduates for working with racially, ethnically, and/or linguistically diverse students. Training directors from each of the 237…

Evaluated the impact of two procedures used to train cross-cultural counselors: pro-counselor or anti-counselor triad models. Results indicated that participants in the anti-counselor version experienced greater negativity, but objective ratings of counselor attractiveness, trustworthiness, expertness, and response effectiveness showed no…

Describes use of the Tavistock model for studying group relations to teach alcoholism counselors group process. Counselors (N=32) participated in weekend study groups. An informal follow-up evaluation consisted of a reaction paper, oral discussions, and a questionnaire. Counselors' evaluations were predominantly positive. (RC)

A training program to teach counseling and interviewing skills to paraprofessionals is described. The content includes conveying an open invitation to talk, reflective responding, problem solving, giving feedback, and setting goals. The training model includes five stages. Four factors that probably contributed to the effectiveness of training are…

Evaluated three approaches to teaching social skill training (SST). All three conditions showed equivalent improvement in familiarity with SST; however, only the structured learning format and conference workshop format improved evaluative skills significantly. A measure of therapist behavior during a simulated SST session showed roughly…

The effect of supervision on the learning of basic clinical interviewing skills within the microcounseling format was studied. Subjects were 12 paraprofessional counselors. Analysis revealed only one significant effect indicating more frequent use of microcounseling than opposite skills. No significant differences were found between training…

Describes the evaluation of a training program designed to teach family therapy skills to 24 social workers of a family service agency. Notes that while its impact somewhat surpassed initial expectations, a need for reliable instruments capable of measuring change in trainees' perceptual and executive skills remains. (Author/WAS)

This study investigated a practical staff-development process and reporting system designed to enable counselors to be accountable for their programs with a minimum of work. School counselors, who used either work session or consultation treatments scored higher in knowledge than counselors who used only the learning package. (JAC)

This report discusses many issues with which those who are implementing peer counseling programs will have to contend. Although it is recommended that peer counseling program implementors be aware of and know how they will deal with each of the issues prior to program implementation, the issues are presented according to their identifiable time…

Chaired by Bernard G. Guerney, Jr., this program on the development and evaluation of helping skills training included the following presentations: (1) "The Development of a Helping Skills Program" (Steven Danish); (2) "Paraprofessionals Assess the Training Program" (Barbara Wakshul); (3) "Research Conducted on the Training of Basic Helping…