Each utterance of a psychotherapy session conducted by Carl Rogers was transcribed on a separate card. Fifteen undergraduate subjects reconstituted client-therapist sequences more accurately than therapist-client sequences. (Author)

Given the conditions of choice, time, and distance, trainees' interview responses (N=54) reflected neither the influence of their philosophy of human nature nor the effects of client type. These findings are contrary to expectations. (Author)

A survey of the death attitudes and experiences of 54 rehabilitation counselors indicated their personal beliefs could potentially influence service to disabled people, particularly in the areas of terminal illness and suicide. To balance such influence, continued training of counselors and research efforts concerning this problem are recommended.…

Confirms that leadership variables are the most potent determinants of group effectiveness. Anglo female leaders are most effective although sex is not the basic determinant. Language is an influential variable. Group effectiveness is not dependent on cultural matching of members and leaders. (Author/BEF)

This paper reflects the thoughts, observations and clinical experiences of the authors and two dozen of their colleagues in treating people involved in an assortment of non-marital sexual relationships. Presented at the American Association of Marriage and Family Counselors Conference, Hartford, Connecticut, May 21-23, 1976. (Author)

The effects of counselor verbal behavior (reflections, probes, and restatements) and counselor nonverbal behavior (presence or absence of nodding and smiling) upon 48 subjects was examined. Probes resulted in more discussion of feelings than did either reflections or restatements. Nonverbal behavior did not effect discussion of feelings. (Author)

Subjects (N = 81) were tested, divided into high-, medium-, and low-level thinkers, and randomly assigned as clients to behavior counseling or to a control interview. Results for the most part indicated that level of cognitive functioning does not influence a client's reaction to counseling. (Author)

This study ascertained whether significant differences in levels of the counselor offered necessary and sufficient conditions of client-centered counseling can occur when the one-to-one relationship is ethnically different compared with the counseling relationship which counselor and client are of the same ethnic identify. Race was not an…

Effects of affective and behavioral interview styles on client environmental contingency, goal-related, action-step-related, self-reference affect, and time oriented statements were examined with 24 female subjects. Counselor interview styles differentially prepare clients to describe their behavior in specific behavioral terms and engage in goal…

This study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of a community college orientation course and to determine the frequency of counselor-student contact. There were no significant differences between groups' responses to a questionnaire designed to measure the objectives, but counselor-student contact was significantly affected. (Author)

The interrelationships among locus of control, attitudes toward the poor, attitudes toward the supervisor, job satisfaction, and the performance ratings of practicing rehabilitation counselors were studied. Counselors (N=90) were surveyed with attitude questionnaires. Internally oriented counselors received higher performance ratings, and had…

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (excluding Mazes and Digit Span) was administered to 64 third-grade children, randomly selected for IQ. Female examiners elicited higher Full Scale IQ, Verbal IQ, Comprehension, Similarities, and Vocabulary scores from all children. (Author)

Examines style and content, therapeutic quality, and changes in interaction patterns of two group therapists serving as leaders in an experiential, interpersonal coping course for junior high school students. The course stresses improvement of students' self-esteem. The results may facilitate development of effective interventions for helping…

This paper explores innovative treatment modalities that may encourage the participation of lower socioeconomic minority clients in sex therapy programs. It suggests the consideration of informal therapeutic settings, flexible hours, and an immediate contact with the therapist. (Author)

Consultation is primarily a problem-solving process. This exploratory research suggests that the consultant's expertise in the problem area, personal characteristics, and the skill to establish a cooperative working relationship are the most critical behaviors for success. (Author)