This article presents an overview of the history of counseling in Malaysia, provides an update of its current status, and discusses some anticipated future trends for the profession in light of recent developments in the country. Counseling in Malaysia began with school guidance in the 1960s and has now achieved recognition as a profession in…

College counseling can best be understood as the intersection of professional activity and environment. Vocational guidance, mental health, and student personnel work are elements reflected in the diversities of backgrounds and perspectives represented by college counselors and in models of counseling services, and will necessarily be affected by…

Investigated the effects of classroom guidance on children's classroom behavior, attitudes toward school, and achievement in language arts and mathematics. The implications for improving elementary school children's behavior and attitudes, and for preventing problems through counseling, are discussed. (Author/KS)

The school-counseling outcome research published between 1988 and 1995 is reviewed using the comprehensive developmental guidance model as an organizing principle. Research focused more on remediation than prevention, and tentative support was found for career planning, group counseling, social skill training, and peer counseling. Implications for…

Highlights the historical development of school counseling and guidance in Israel and the preparation and training of school counselors. Also examines the current status of school counseling and the major issues that Israeli school counselors are dealing with today. Discusses future challenges and anticipated trends of these services. (RJM)