An informed survey of graduate students revealed that they have several suggestions for change in their chosen field--particularly in the area of counselor preparation. (HMV)

The issue of licensing for school, agency, and university counselors is becoming of increasing significance both on the state and national scene due to the large number of counselors undertaking private practice. This article explores some of the problems involved. (Author/HMV)

This article is intended to provided counselors with a brief overview of homosexuality and to recommend certain counseling procedures for homosexuals. A bibliography is also included. (Author)

This article describes the author's counseling relationship over a three-year period with one student who felt he might be homosexual. (HMV)

Describes the self-referral of latency-age children to a dynamically oriented elementary guidance counselor staff located in an elementary school, and suggests that a sizable number of children are sufficiently motivated to seek help for themselves if it is readily available. (Author)

This article is a transcript of a dialogue between a counselor and client. It focuses on the dilemma faced by a client as she enters the counseling relationship. (Author)

Reviews a five-step sequence designed to help the counselor in self-evaluation. The steps include: (1) what he needs to know; (2) getting the answers; (3) doing a dry run; (4) administering the survey; and (5) analyzing and interpreting the results. (Author/PC)

This article discusses the distinguishing traits of an underachiever, the conditions which foster underachievement, and the resources available in assisting this type of student. (HMV)

Describes the author's first three years as a guidance counselor in a secondary school. (HMV)

The author maintains that in assisting counselee thinking, counselors should examine the following questions: Why is "why" important?; When is it appropriate to seek answers to "why" questions?' and What is one approach that may be used to assist the counselee in deriving "possible whys?" (Author)

The issues dealt with in contemporary films portray a variety of social problems. Counselors can use films to discuss the issues dramatized, facilitate responses to the situations experienced, and encourage consideration of alternative responses. (Author)

Purpose of article is to identify and clarify role of secondary school counselor as it is perceived by American School Counselor Association (ASCA) members and to commit to public record certain philosophic tenets and essential operational conditions entailed. The statement was formulated by the 1976-77 ASCA Governing Board. (MC)

A record of a college counselor's search for employment. (HMV)

The author maintains that death education is a necessary part of the school curriculum. He proposes group exploration of this topic, the use of honest and direct terminology, and involvement in services for those who have died. (Author)

In contrast to guidance, counseling in this article will refer to a method to enhance personal development and psychological competencies. Further, counseling is distinguished as a process incorporated primarily under the administrative rubric of guidance and is viewed as one essential function under the overall framework of services to pupils.…