Scheel et al. have argued convincingly that there has been a decline in counseling-related research in the "Journal of Counseling Psychology" ("JCP") and "The Counseling Psychologist" ("TCP"). This response focuses on the relatively steady 35-year decline in this type of research published in "JCP". The author conducted a new analysis based on the…

This study examines the relationship between multicultural events in group supervision, group climate, and supervisee multicultural competence using a mixed qualitative/quantitative design. The discovery-oriented approach yielded 196 helpful and hindering multicultural events among 136 participants. The most common events included multicultural…

Current models and issues related to psychotherapy supervision are examined. These include ethical and legal issues, problems of interpersonal competence, and multicultural issues. As a part of this analysis, interviews about supervision with five prominent counseling psychologists are included to provide their perspectives. Implications for the…

The demand for mental health services in Korea is increasing, and a corresponding rise in the number of trainees in counseling psychology results in a need for effective supervision. Using a grounded theory approach, this study explored Korean supervisors' experiences in supervision to better understand the current status of supervision practice…

Uses American Psychological Association code of ethics to understand ethical issues present in the conduct of supervision. Discusses ethical issues of responsibility, client and supervisee welfare, confidentiality, competency, moral and legal standards, public statements, and professional relationships in relation to supervision. (Author/NB)

Although feminist supervision approaches have been advanced in the literature as alternatives or adjuncts to traditional supervision models, little is known about those who utilize feminist supervision practices. This study was designed to examine if feminist supervision practices were related to one's own feminist identity and various beliefs…

Responds to the Forrest et al article on counselor trainee impairment from a feminist and multicultural professional trainer. Suggests that the information in the article increases the potential for psychologists to deal with stressful dilemmas related to trainee impairment, which can be framed from an ethical, feminist/multicultural perspective.…

Examines the state of training in the practice of supervision in doctoral programs and predoctoral internship sites accredited by the American Psychological Association. Results indicate that although a majority of programs and sites offer some type of opportunity for training in supervision, there are differences in the methods and extent of the…

Reviews and critiques SCMCT (Social Cognitive Model of Counselor Training) as presented in this issue of JCP; finds it both ambitious and comprehensive. Discusses distinctions between supervision and training, supervisory interventions, and the advanced supervision experience. Points to questions which require further research. Discusses the…

Describes practice-oriented approach to research supervision emphasizing application of clinical thinking and practice-oriented methods to inquiry and involving learning by doing. Reports research interests, orientation, and learning response of practicum students. Concludes that research practicum of this nature can engage interest of…

Critiques the articles on counselor and supervisory self-efficacy in this issue of JCP (Larson's Social Cognitive Model of Counselor Training is the theme) and finds no major points of disagreement. Points to questions which are not addressed regarding the most effective means of facilitating counselor self-efficacy and competence. Addresses the…

Surveyed training directors of American Psychological Association approved counseling psychology programs and internship sites to determine extent of training in psychological assessment procedures. Found that clinical interview was most widely used procedure, vocational assessment was changing, different procedures were emphasized in academic and…

An integrative review of counseling self-efficacy (CSE) literature since 1983 (32 studies) is provided. Four major constructs are reviewed, and findings are integrated into social cognitive theory. Intervention studies and studies of predictors of CSE are presented. Implications for supervisors, conclusions, and recommendations for future research…

Reviews the articles on counselor and supervisory self-efficacy in this issue of JCP (Larson's Social Cognitive Model of Counselor Training is the theme). Provides advice about cafeteria-style theorizing, and deals with definitional and measurement issues (particularly the definition of counselor self-efficacy). Discusses relationship issues and…

Discusses need for more rigorous intern evaluations resulting from demands on today's intern as well as practical challenges faced by intern evaluators. Provides recommendations to strengthen intern evaluation process. Discusses strengths and weaknesses of scales for intern evaluation and gives framework for developing intern rating system.…