A survey of counselor education training programs and test publishers indicates that some training in assessment with older persons is being done, although available instruments are limited. (Author)

In a survey of counselor educators, assessed training that counseling psychology students are likely to receive in preventive approaches. Results indicated current curricula and training practices do not reflect a strong commitment to or involvement in preventive types of approaches. (JAC)

Counseling practicum students' perceptions of self as counselor, ideal counselor, and self as counselor as perceived by other practicum students were measured by the semantic differential technique before and after the supervised practicum experience. Posttest perceptions of ideal counselor, and ratings by other practicum group members were…

This article briefly reviews the basic features of the Stanford program and describe the experiences that are currently being used to train counselors at Stanford. Also discussed are some of the problems encountered, some of the positive aspects, and the future of the program. (Author)

This study examined the personality needs of doctoral students in counselor education who preferred functional specialties as administrators of practitioners. Achievement, dominance, order, and social recognition needs, as measured by the Personality Research Form (PRF), were found to differentiate between the groups. (Author)

Teachers respond favorably to the involvement of counselor educators in inservice training programs. This is a developmental'' approach rather than the crisis consultation'' approach that usually characterizes teachers' relationships with counseling specialists. The implication for counselor educators is that they need to become involved in…

Discusses problems of professional identity, Competence, and involvement in campus activities, all with view toward effecting changes necessary to move ahead with the times. (CJ)

This study appears to support the general hypothesis that participation in sensitivity training increases counselor self disclosure. It also supports former suggestions regarding the investigation of psychological self disclosure in prosepctive counselors. (Author)

The authors describe a program in which counselors and counselor educators exchange positions and responsibilities in an effort to increase their effectiveness and the amount of interaction between the two. (BY)

Counselor educators and supervisors of counselors should be concerned about the functions not understood or not performed by directors which the counselors perceived as limiting the effectiveness of the guidance programs. (Author)

Study findings suggest that, while practicing counselors have high regard for their professors, they do not rate their training as well. Implications are for improved program development. (CJ)

In 1965 revolutionary counseling development tailored specific behavioral goals with clients and tested innovative procedures to help clients learn how to achieve their goals. Since then an experimental self-correcting approach helps clients overcome problems. Future counseling will emphasize prevention, internal control, and better balance among…

A nationwide sample of counselor educators and counselors rated 20 items to identify sexual information that counselors need and to identify priorities for instruction in sex counseling. (Author)

A survey of counselor educators indicated that consultation topics and skills were taught to masters students in most of the reporting institutions. Professional role definitions of elementary/secondary school counselors continued to stress the importance of consultation skills. (JAC)