Mental health values of national samples of Baptist, Catholic, and Methodist clergy were compared with those previously reported for psychologists. Small differences were found on three of eight value dimensions. Results suggest that the perspective of clergy may differ little from those of other mental health service providers. (Author/EMK)

Two samples of practicing psychologists (N=229) were surveyed; their preference for individualistic values in response to clinical case vignettes was explored. Core-value expressions of contemporary individualism and alternative worldviews (including collectivism and communitarianism) are considered. Survey results are discussed. (Author/EMK)

Applying Kluckhorn's Value-Orientation model using the Intercultural Values Inventory with counseling practitioners, the author hypothesized that practitioners would endorse alternatives within value orientations according to their counseling orientation and, as a group, endorse certain alternatives within value orientations over others.…

Explored interpersonal values of 69 experienced clinical psychologists and investigated clinician ratings of hypothetical, value-based therapy outcome vignettes. Clinicians showed greater endorsement of independence and lower endorsement of conformity in Survey of Interpersonal Values. Clinicians' own values were positively correlated with their…

Christian therapists were surveyed concerning beliefs and behaviors regarding sexual attraction and sexual expression toward their clients (N=500). Responses are compared with those from a similar survey of 456 psychologists selected without regard to religious values. Religious factors that may increase the stigma of admitting sexual attraction…

Replicating a study done 15 years ago, a survey was mailed to psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and marriage and family counselors who were listed in the San Antonio Yellow Pages to get information about their perceptions of unethical practice. Results show a shift in perceived unethical practice over the 15-year time frame. (Author)

Examined agreement among psychotherapists about nature of healthy psychological functioning. Administered Mental Health Values Questionnaire to national samples of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and psychoanalysts. Found relatively high degree of consensus among four professional disciplines. Individual differences were associated…

Compared the moral and religious values of 56 psychiatrists, 173 psychologists, and 282 social workers. In general social workers saw themselves as more religious, but the professionals were appreciably less religious than the Australian population. Psychiatrists tended to be more aware of individual obligations and social standards. (JAC)

Examined the relationship between therapist values and reported use of various modes of nonverbal communication in individual counseling. Counselors (N=90) responded to a nonverbal closeness and touching behavior questionnaire and a value survey. Results indicated that therapist values are associated with various categories of nonverbal behavior.…

Recounts experiences with psychologists, educators, and researchers in the Soviet Union while conducting live counseling sesssions with Soviet citizens to demonstrate the person-centered approach. Reflects that Soviet professionals have needs and concerns similar to those of psychologists and educators in the United States. (Author)

Replicates Bergin's (1985) research involving religious values and beliefs and their relationship to counseling. Differences were found in each of 10 belief areas on 10 values areas between the total sample in both studies. Within-group differences revealed greater similarities among professional counselors, social workers, and marriage/family…

Selective understandings of spirituality written by various theorists were reviewed to examine their implications for practicing counselors and psychologists. It is hoped that greater awareness of spirituality in the therapeutic realm will increase clinical sensitivity to multiculturalism, recovery movements, and dysfunctional religious systems…

Reviews current debate on the philosophy and implementation of change agent functions in mental health. Offers recommendations toward a synthesis of divergent positions and discusses their implementation. Calls for professional representation in national mental health policy making and coursework in social change processes. (JAC)

Religion and spirituality are important aspects of multicultural competency for therapists to consider given the religious culture in America. Researchers have found that more than 90% of Americans claim either a Protestant or Catholic religious affiliation (Keller, 2000), 40% of Americans attend religious services on a weekly basis, and more than…