The relationships between Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey raw scores and supervisor and peer rankings of competency were explored for master's degree practicum counselors. Overall, the scales correlated significantly better with supervisor rankings than with peer rankings for both sexes. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to determine significant differences in the self-ratings of counseling practicum students, their supervisor, and practicum assistants using the Counselor Evaluation Rating Scale (CERS). Findings indicated significant differences for 9 of the 27 items on the instrument. (Author)

This study attempts, experimentally, to explore the supervisory relationship in the counseling practicum. The relative effects of two methods of practicum supervision are examined by comparing the rated counseling performance of 24 counselor trainees. Half of these trainees had their session tapes evaluated immediately following the counseling…

This study was conducted on the Counselor Evaluation Rating Scale (CERS). Ratings on 404 students from approximately 35 different supervisors were factor-analyzed using an oblique solution with rotation to simple loadings. It was concluded that the CERS has generally achieved the purposes intended by its authors. (Author)

An intensive week-long pre-practicum training program was developed, conducted, and evaluated. The objectives of the study were to investigate the feasibility of reducing the initial non-functioning period in a counselor training program and to explore the effects on the cognitive and behavioral functioning of beginning counselors. Eight beginning…

The Counselor Rating Form (CRF) and Counseling Evaluation Inventory (CEI) were used in an applied setting to evaluate counselor interns. A sample of 17 counselor trainees conducted two interviews with two internship. After each interview, the trainees rated themselves on the CRF and the clients rated the trainees on both the CRF and CEI.…