The consequences of burnout, including therapeutic ineffectiveness, premature occupational attrition, depression, and substance abuse, are potentially serious for counselors, both personally and professionally. After identifying the characteristics of burnout in professional counseling and introducing a humanistic existential theoretical model of…

This article explores the response to cultural diversity and international mindedness at international schools in Malaysia and Brunei. It shows that the curriculum at these schools is set within a liberal-humanist framework, which some might suggest facilitates the project of "Westernization". It argues, however, that under the (local)…

In the early years of this century, Frank Aydelotte contributed to higher education by teaching at Indiana University and at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and by serving as President of Swarthmore. In 1908, Aydelotte accepted his first major academic position at Indiana University, after completing his education at Oxford, England.…

In this philosophical treatise, the author decries the dehumanizing forces impinging on people and urges revitalized education with a personal thrust as the best way of correcting the problem. He proceeds from the idea that "the present purpose of education is to train a professional in the shortest possible period", while it "neglects to educate…

Based on remarks the author made to a United Nations luncheon, this short article relates the role of women in society. (ND)

The basic disagreement between Humanists and Behaviorists is outlined, and evidence advanced that the two positions are not as mutually exclusive as is often suggested. (Editor)

The basic aspects of an existential-humanistic program of counselor education are described. The pragmatic means by which the goals of the program will be achieved are also discussed. (Author)

Urges teachers to move beyond the technical in the classroom and become storytellers who impart the awe and mystery as well as humanity of science to youth. (BR)

Present psychological assessment stems from a philosophy of science that values objectivity but fails to comprehend the existence of the person being evaluated. A humanistic-existential model shifts the focus from omnipotence to encounter and encourages client responsibility. Some pertinent assessment issues are formulated and specific instruments…

An analysis of some of the diversions (preoccupations with topics such as feelings, internal thought processes, inner life, the individual as a creative agent) which have delayed better understanding of human behavior and the formation of a science based on the relationship of the behavior of the organism to the environment. (EH)

The man aging editor of "Art Education" urges educators in all fields to work together in developing sensitive humane education which can lead youth to see their world aesthetically. (BR)

This study sought to describe, at the level of practice, one teacher's use of humanism in the classroom. Methods of participant observation were used to capture reflective contrasts between the subject's intended behavior (by formal and informal interviews), actual behavior (by direct observation), and ideal behavior (by readings from humanist…

A psychological theory that holds that human beings exist at different levels of existence contains inplications for education, management and social services. (Author/KM)