Discusses the history of counseling in general, with particular attention to its rapid growth in Canada in the last 20 years. Suggests the need for unification of counseling organizations in Canada if counseling is ever to be established as a bona fide profession. (BH)

Describes some of the pressures and frustrations counselors have to contend with daily. (HMV)

Defines the term "affective behavior" and describes two techniques (self-report and observational method) for measuring affective orientations of students. (HMV)

The key word in counseling female adolescents is "choice." Now young women may at last have a variety of socially acceptable alternatives to consider when responding to the proverbial question, What are you going to be when you grow up? (Author)

Discusses some problems encountered in educating students in a multicultural society. (HMV)

Delineates some of the basic personality factors that interfere with good counseling. (Author)

This article discusses what it is like to be a counselor in a CEGEP (similar to college) of Quebec. A brief history of CEGEP movement is given. The CEGEP students are described. Counseling in a CEGEP is distinguished from counseling in other institutions of higher education. (Author/JEL)

Having served a three-year term on an urban school board, the author, who is also a counselor, discusses what counselors can and cannot expect from politicians. (HMV)

It is crucial that counselors become aware of any conscious and unconscious biases which may influence their counseling behaviors. (Author)

Describes a comprehensive testing program for secondary level which is charged to the students. (HMV)

The author reiterates the need for a systematic assessment of learning. He suggests that administrators: (1) decide what information is needed most; (2) design appropriate methods for ascertaining this information and how it will be used; and, (3) use the information for positive changes. (HMV)

Guidance counselors must themselves realize that the new religion which they are administering contains no moral demand system. In a post-communal culture based on self-fulfillment, the minister is purely remissive and analytic. The minister represents no authority and performs no liturgy. (Author)

The author describes the use of several biofeedback instruments. He discusses the attraction of biofeedback procedures for university counseling centers--focus on self-control of behavior, client preferance, large variety of potential applications and consequent extension of services. Informed consent issues and implications for counselor training…

Examines prevalent attitudes among unmarried Canadian teenagers regarding the use of contraceptives. (HMV)

The author examines the role of the counselor in dealing with academically gifted students. (HMV)