Describes a program in which group leaders helped members deal with existing concerns. Reaction by supervisors was very positive. (CJ)

The implementation of peer counseling programs can increase the overall effectiveness of counseling services, but no single program is right for all settings. Each staff needs to consider the particular setting. Careful consideration of the elements discussed in this article should benefit trainees and students. (Author)

Two rehabilitation counselor educators predicted levels of empathy in three different situations of student contact, in academic courses, prepracticum interpersonal skills training, and advanced practicum supervision. (Author)

Describes a competency-based master's degree counselor education program using Stufflebeam's CIPP model. This represents four kinds of evaluation: context, input, process, and product. This results in a vital system in which evaluation and feedback are ongoing, enabling evaluators and decision makers to maintain a program responsive to those it…

This article represents highlights and anecdotes of a six-hour tape-recorded interview with one of the pioneers in guidance, Leona Elizabeth Tyler. (HLM)

The author discusses the rationale for counselor education programs' promotion of the development of multicultural counseling competence in counselor trainees. The current status of multicultural counseling competence is discussed, and recommendations are made regarding how counselor education programs and faculty can enhance multicultural…

Ethical standards for instructors of marriage and family counselors have not been well defined in the International Association for Marriage and Family Counselors code of ethics. This article describes some abuses of power in the instructor- student relationship and calls for the creation of a code of ethics for marriage and family counselor…

A counselor training seminar on sexual orientation is presented in this article. The seminar incorporated popular songs, readings, and class discussion to increase awareness of sexual identity development, stereotypes, and counseling interventions for lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) clients. Results of evaluations suggest that the seminar had a…

This article reviews the literature regarding the use of technology in teaching and counselor education, as well as its effectiveness. It also discusses implications for counselor educators and the need for more research in this area. (Contains 39 references.) (Author)

Presents a reflection of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) for the past five decades, 1940-90. Identifies influential professionals who assisted in the creation of what stands for ACES to recognize their contributions to the association's inheritance. (Author/PVV)

Presents rationale and procedure for a computer-administered examination in professional ethics. Discusses advantages and implications of computer-administered testing in professional ethics, noting benefits for instructors and students of professional ethics in counseling and counseling psychology. (Author/NB)

This study assesses counseling teachers' and counseling students' perceptions regarding dual relationships in mentoring, friendships, monetary interactions, informal social interactions, and romantic-sexual relationships. Results indicate faculty-student and gender differences, with women more likely to rate actions as unethical. (JPS)

Surveyed institutional vacancies (n=30) in counselor education in 1988, examining geographic, demographic, and economic characteristics. Results indicated that there seemed to be an impending shortage of qualified counselor educators. (Author/ABL)

Surveyed 343 counselor education programs to determine inclusion or exclusion of religious/spirituality issues in counselor education curricula. Findings revealed that minority of programs included religious and spiritual issues. Findings are consistent with those from psychologist and psychiatrist training programs. Respondents did report…

Presents summary of views by counselor educators and Association for Specialists in Group Work members responding to "Duality: The Issues That Won't Go Away" at 1991 American Association for Counseling and Development Annual Convention. Notes that duality refers to multiple roles counselor educators may hold while teaching courses with…