Argues for a dialectical tension between critical, psychological theory, and the practice of psychotherapy. Faults the development of the counseling movement and finds, in the philosophical categories offered in the pragmatism of William James, ground for both critical theorizing and therapeutic pursuits. (Author/JAC)

Examines some of the values in Perls's theory of psychotherapy, which his Gestalt Prayer epitomizes. Argues that at least five of the major value claims presupposed by his psychotherapeutic theory and practice are in fact dangerous half-truths. (JAC)

A retired librarian describes how she and a volunteer worker in a psychiatric agency manage a mini-library, consisting mostly of reprints and specially selected books and journals in the field of psychotherapy. (Authors)

Little relationship was found between measures of therapist orientation and patient experience for the total sample. However, when patients were separated into more homogeneous diagnostic groups, some significant relationships emerged. The element of therapist orientation which had most impact on patient experience was therapists' acknowledgement…

Faces the development of group psychotherapy in the normal range of the population, highlighting certain significant psychological, social, and educational factors. Emphasizes the impetus behind forms of group therapy (t-groups, encounter groups, self-awareness groups, growth groups) associated with the human potential movement. Surveys pertinent…

Presents an interview with Dr. Bradford Keeney, an internationally acclaimed teacher of psychotherapy and cultural healing practices who has spent three decades studying diverse healing cultures throughout the world. (Contains 10 references.) (GCP)

Argues for the addition of imagery techniques in the mental health counselor's therapeutic repertoire. Reviews historical, theoretical, and clinical perspectives. Presents case study with transcript to illustrate general guidelines for introducing imagery and to demonstrate the potential affective and cognitive material evoked by imagery…

Describes ways in which a spiritual approach can contribute to the modern applied science of behavior change. Divides approach into three areas: conception of human nature, moral frame of reference, and set of techniques. Discusses and demonstrates the transitional person technique. (Author/BH)

Responds to previous article by Duncan and Solovey which described the role of insight in strategic therapy. Disagrees with Duncan and Solovey on several levels. Asserts that "client-ascribed meaning" and what is traditionally known as insight are basically same phenomenon, acknowledging that perhaps strategic therapists have found ways…

Offers a personal narrative which focuses on the grief process and links personal, literary, and clinical elements. (SR)

States that psychoanalytic therapy is a conversation about the "good life" with particular moral aims. Argues that the analyst attempts to convince the analysand of the advantages of being a decentered social-constructivist who broadens her realm of self-acknowledgement and enriches her moral vocabulary. Concludes that this advocacy of…

Responds to earlier article by Carolyn Zerbe Enns on feminist counseling and psychotherapy. Asserts that Enns presents concise summary and overview but offers little beyond her examination of "themes of change, agreement, and disagreement." Focuses comments on two topics addressed by Enns: the importance of context and interrelationships…

Discusses history of demise of meditation in West and reemergence as Eastern system. Explores reasons for this phenomenon. Discusses differences between Eastern and Western meditation, psychology of meditation, research, and applications of meditation to counseling. Concludes meditation may be used as an integral part of pastoral counseling…