Background: This study compared differences in work roles and functions, employment settings, job titles, and compensation received over a 12-year time period as reported by two different samples of undergraduate-trained personnel. Method: Using the same survey instrument from an earlier investigation conducted by Herbert et al. (2010), data from…

Rehabilitation counselors and supervisors affiliated with a state vocational rehabilitation program were surveyed to assess supervisor practices and satisfaction when providing or receiving supervision. Results indicated general satisfaction with both administrative and clinical supervision provided or received. Although counselors and supervisors…

Examined attitudes of administrative personnel in rehabilitation agencies (N=64) concerning the effectiveness of rehabilitation counselor education (RCE) programs. Findings suggested that administrators perceived RCE graduates to have moderate skill attainment. Job placement or job development and vocational assessment areas were viewed as needing…

A survey of 123 rehabilitation counseling students' perceptions of supervisory style and supervisor behaviors during practicum was conducted. Using the Supervisory Style Inventory and the Supervisory Questionnaire-Revised, confirmatory factor analysis did not support the original factor structure of either scale and no consistent relationship…

Responds to case study, presented in previous article, of young adult male with chronic back pain who has been unable to work. Identifies areas needing further inquiry, including client's living arrangement and family relationships, perception of vocational success, aptitude and achievement test scores and any possible learning disabilities, and…

The article describes the various concepts and techniques that can be applied by rehabilitation counselors in assessing the need for family therapy. Techniques are concerned with the initial assessment interview, communication strategies, and joint problem solving. (DB)

Literature is reviewed on rehabilitation counselor and client characteristics and prospective factors for failure in counseling Black disabled clients. Inadequacies of the Eurocentric theoretical basis of training and practice are discussed, followed by an overview of the Africentric approach which potentially provides for improved service…

Compares two studies examining research self-efficacy beliefs, research outcome expectations, and elements of research training environments among rehabilitation counseling students and faculty. Differences were found in research outcome expectations and research self-efficacy between students and faculty. Social-cognitive career theory is used as…

Supported-employment employees participated in an adventure-therapy program designed to enhance self-esteem and facilitate an internal locus of control. Results indicated that persons assigned to the experimental treatment group gained greater self-esteem and a larger shift toward internality than did the control group. Effects dissipated over a…