The author discusses her perceptions of the identity of a counseling psychologist, the restrictions in this identity, and the contradiction between ideal and actual practice. She then describes her personal professionalism. (Author/JEL)

Reviews consultation dissertation research for the period 1978 through 1985 in order to determine the current state of doctoral research in the area of consultation. Delineates the existence of historical trends in consultation dissertation research; evaluates the current state of consultation dissertation research in terms of an input, process,…

A series of interviews and situational analyses were conducted to examine the integration of rehabilitation movement activities for physically handicapped as practiced by professionals in medical services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech training, and movement education. Four general goals of rehabilitation regarding movement are…

Argues that a private-practice model, in which a teacher or groups of teachers would sign a fee-for-service contract for instructional services in a public school, offers both an incentive for performance (which the school district seeks) and an opportunity for innovation (which the teachers seek). (CMG)

Examines results of a survey of corporations with fewer than 100 to over 10,000 employees to determine training consultant use. Survey questions covered the following topics: proportion of employees receiving formal training; material development; training staff; training types; methods used to locate consultants; and consultant fees and duration…

Leadership, the process of influencing activities of an individual or group to accomplish situational goals, is carried out by instructional developers. When this behavior was explored in terms of task and relationship, results indicated that differences in leadership may exist, although not to the extent indicated in the literature. (MBR)

This book provides a practice guide for students and mental health professionals who provide psychotherapy. It begins by looking at who the patients are and discussing why they come for therapy. A classification system divides all patients into one of four large groups: (1) normal-neurotic; (2) narcissistic; (3) borderline; and (4) psychotic. This…

Based on material received from 20 sources (individuals and associations) and on his own opinions and those of his graduate student co-workers, the author compiled a list of suggestions for revision of those parts of the American Personnel and Guidance Association Code of Ethics relating to group work. The recommendations included in the article…

The unknownness between persons must be challenged by demanding that their feelings, including the rage, fear, and mistrust, must be shared and squarely faced. (Authors/DM)

Research supported by National Institute of Child Health. (DS)

Based on a paper presented at the International Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children (New York City, 1968). (RJ)

Discusses the selection and use of private consultation services by educational institutions. Lists reasons for using consultants, key preparatory steps, and consultants' major purposes. Considers billing practices, consumer malpractices, cost estimates, requests for proposal, and potential problems. Warns that educators' behavior can diminish…

A comprehensive assessment of the needs for and sources of parenting information was conducted. Results showed that parents preferred to use pediatricians, teachers, counselors, and other parents as their sources of advice on parenting. Expectant parents expressed a high need for information for age-specific items. (CT)

This study involved a survey of 31 percent of the existing counselor training programs. Findings indicated that 44 percent of the programs offered formal courses in consultation. Consultant training was reported as focusing toward work with individual consultees and small groups. (Author)

A transdisciplinary model of service delivery--in which team members serve as consultants to one primary service implementor--is described and advocated as a solution to the problem of unequal distribution of professional responsibilities that plagues other service delivery models. (Author/DLS)