This paper provides general guidelines for psychiatric mental health workers who work with children and adolescents in a residential treatment center. Twenty-four questions commonly asked by therapists in these situations are posed and answers are discussed for each question. Topics covered include why some patients appear perfectly normal, the…

A methodology is reported by which primary-grade children experiencing school maladjustment problems are classified according to specific problem types. Findings suggest that a generalized helping approach is likely to be differentially effective with different problem types. (Author/PC)

This article explains that the liberal and progressive traditions of counselors are different from the emerging values of more and more Black counselors. Also discusses how the practices which are the consequences of these values are dysfunctional in terms of both their immediate and long range effects on Black Americans. (Author)

A special stimulus film consisting of a series of simulated emotional vignettes was prepared for improving the skills of counselor trainees in biracial counseling relationships. In each film, a Black youngster roleplayed a prescribed reaction to the counselor. Results indicate the films are valuable in stimulating racial awareness. (Author/HMV)

Discusses helping relationships with minorities from the perspective that counseling minority clients is not different as long as the counselor takes into consideration their unique characteristics and problems and does not lose sight of their basic humanness. (Author/HMV)

Discusses the problems encountered in counseling the ethnically different, referred client who views the counselor as alien and threatening. Concludes that the counselor must help develop the self-esteem of the ethnically different client within the counseling relationship. (HMV)

This paper describes an approach to counseling that synthesizes psychological processes of change with theological concepts of the Christian faith. The approach assumes that persons can be self-directing and that persons are responsibile for their behavior, including the changes counseling is intended to facilitate. The counselor's job is to equip…

Describes two studies examining the relationship between locus of control and structure of group therapy. Results suggest that external clients may achieve the most significant therapeutic benefits from a structured therapist intervention within a spaced time format, while internal clients may require a therapist model of minimum control and…

This study investigated some relationships between the verbal behavior of 20 experienced therapists and their therapist effectiveness. Forced oral responses to a taped therapy interaction were obtained and analyzed. Each dependent variable was correlated against a rating of a therapist's effectiveness. Findings are discussed. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to assess counselee perceptions of counselor interpersonal affectiveness. Low-dogmatic counselors appear to show higher levels of psychological insight during counseling than high-dogmatic counselors. (Author)

An ongoing debate has centered on which school of therapy makes most effective use of the therapeutic relationship. This study divided clinical practitioners into three major theoretical orientations--psychodynamic, behavioristic, and humanistic--based on their own stated preferences. Results showed no significant differences between therapists.…

The study was designed to test the hypothesis that a facilitative model would enhance the process of imitative learning by an observer. Results suggest a close relationship between self-theory and social learning with regard to the role of the counselor. (Author)

The results of this study indicate that both races, black and white, enter into the counseling relationship with some pre-conceived feelings about the opposite race. Yet, if therapy sessions focus on the here-and-now concept, race was not found to preclude counselors from respecting, uncritically accepting, and recognizing the perceptions or…

Describes a peer-to-peer program initiated at one high school. The program, consisting of 12 sessions, attempted to help students raise the level of their self awareness, build communication skills, and achieve more satisfying interpersonal relationships. (Author/HMV)