The purpose of the study was to compare the effects of "regular agency" counseling and Bordin's "psychological Counseling" with disadvantaged clients in a U.S. Employment Service setting. The differences between the two approaches are spelled out, and the advantages of the psychological counseling proposed. Two criterion measures were used: (1) a…

Descriptive data about the University of Utah student population is presented. Academic class, particular area of study, sex, age, and marital status are the prominent characteristics considered. A stratified sample of 808 students were asked to respond to four questions: (1) had they heard of the counseling center; (2) had they been there; (3)…

The critical shortage of trained personnel for rehabilitation work can be alleviated by careful selection of non-professionals to fill the existing positions. Research suggests that certain personal characteristics of counselors contribute substantially to the effectiveness of changing the behavior of clients. Traits of genuineness, empathy and…

More preteens suffer from problems of hypertension than ever before; and since personality development is approximately 90% complete at the age of ten or twelve, the need for early identification and proper handling of pupil needs and problems is evident. Using the basic assumption that guidance and counseling personnel might best meet these…

This report describes rehabilitation counselor perceptions of counselor characteristics which cause problems in counseling and vocational planning. Data were gathered as a part of a large scale survey of professional problems of rehabilitation counselors. Data specific to this study was obtained from counselor responses to a question concerning…

The purpose of the investigation was to observe the relationship between the personality of high school counselors and their interpersonal characteristics. Forty high school counselors responded to the 16PF and 160 senior counselees rated their respective counselors by completing the Barrett-Lennard Relationship Inventory. Moderate relationships…

Education and experience are two variables generally accepted to have a positive effect on job performance in general and in professional areas in particular. This study sought to evaluate the effects of varying degrees of education and experience on performance in the field of rehabilitation counseling. The study compared Master's degree and…

For a sample of 270 students who sought on their own initiative counseling on academic, career, vocational, and personal matters at a university counseling and testing center, intercorrelations of their responses to 20 statements on the Evaluation of Counselors Scale were factor-analyzed. Tables of results are presented and discussed. (Author/JKS)

A structure for the evaluation of all levels of educational personnel is presented. The six assumptions regarding the evaluation instrument which form the structure's rationale are listed. Two examples of its actual use are illustrated: evaluation of post secondary teachers and counselors. (Author/MV)

Methodological issues and research results pertaining to the assessment of rehabilitation counselor performance are discussed. The lack of knowledge regarding the structure of the rehabilitation process and relationships between counseling behaviors and client outcome leads to the conclusion that counselor-assessment data should only be used for…

A review of studies on counseling with methadone clients affirmed the importance of counseling services. Support was found for analytic therapy, T-group therapy, behavioral training, reality therapy, and family therapy. There was evidence of client resistance to group therapy. (Author)

First time applicants to the New York State Tuition Assistance Program completed the Student Survey on High School Guidance Counseling. Student-counselor contact was low, and mostly initiated by the counselor. Most students who used counselors used them as sources of information about college and financial aid but felt they played an indifferent…

Notes that as the public mandate for accountability increases, it becomes more necessary for counselors to evaluate their performance. Recommends using student evaluations of counseling needs and expectations to assess counseling programs' effectiveness. (Author/ABB)

Those concerned with the funding of mental health services have begun to demand proof that psychotherapy is effective. This study examined clients' evaluations of specific therapist and client tasks at a university mental health center. Results and implications are discussed.

Peer counseling is a method for improving educational and counseling effectiveness in which counselors work together to implement strategies through a systematic process of following group formation in supervision. It has the goal of improving counseling and educational activities and developing an atmosphere of collegiality and experimentation.…