In order to facilitate a synergistic relationship to the community, the Center for Human Development was established at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. The major purpose of the Center was to initiate adjunct professional experiences to assist the training of graduate students in counseling and guidance. Results are discussed. (Author)

This study evaluated an intensive interpersonal communication training method for nonspecifically trained vocational rehabilitation counselors who were enrolled in a work-study program. The results indicate that the intensive interpersonal communication training method is an effective way to increase the participants' communication functioning…

This five-year review of research on practicum supervision examines research findings and research designs. Modeling techniques have been used effectively in practicum, didactic approaches have been more effective than experiential approaches, and audio-tape procedures in training were as effective as videotape techniques. (Author)

Written for those who will educate future counselors and psychotherapists, this book marks out a vision for counselor and psychotherapist training for the postmodern era. The book details specific practices that are grounded in constructivist and developmental principles including approaches to classroom instruction, field supervision, curriculum,…

This document addresses video production as it relates to counselor education. Groundwork for infusing video production technology is covered, including the video production process, equipment, computer technology that assists in production, video editing, and final production. In addition, three important formats will be discussed. First is the…

Interactive training approaches are used in industry and business for on-demand and compulsory training. However, use by counselor educators has been slow in developing this potential area of growth. Given current technologies, uses for interactive, easily created materials can become an important addition to the training of professional…

This paper explores the complexities in transitioning from the role of a counselor to that of a counselor educator, integrating a review of the literature on counselor pedagogy with personal experience. The role of the counselor, the teacher, and the parallels and disjunctions between those roles as well as possible ways to bridge them are among…

This book is intended for practitioners working in a variety of educational and mental health settings. It reviews and critiques primary supervision theories with the intent of informing supervisor practitioners, counselor educators, and supervisor trainees on issues of best practice. This third edition includes timely topics such as multicultural…

Concludes that to provide training applicable for counseling students anticipating employment in a community setting, a planned, systematic approach to program development is needed. This article proposes a three-phase model for change that considers departmental resources, student characteristics and agency needs. (Author)

Counselor educators rated the importance of selected student behaviors in their evaluation of graduate students. Ten dimensions emerged. Counselor educators, self-identified with four theoretical orientations, differed significantly in their valuation of eight of the ten dimensions. (Author)

Discusses the counselors' emotional and ideological problems and their relationship to training. Factors which predispose and precipitate stress include personal recovery from alcoholism, treatment ideology, professionalism, bureaucratic and social issues, personal and home life, the transition to being a counselor, and problems with supervision.…

The authors developed a program to facilitate increased awareness of one's own sexuality as a basis for aiding others in that area. The program emphasizes small group participation in order to provide security to explore sexuality and its effects on interpersonal relationships. Overall response has been favorable. (Author)

Investigated the effects of supervisor and trainee gender on verbal interactions and on perceptions of trainee skill levels. Results based on 44 supervision dyads show that male supervisors paired with male trainees exhibited more task-oriented discourse than did other dyad configurations. No significant differences emerged in how male and female…

Examines the literature on group instruction that provides the foundation for instructional models proposed by recognized authorities in the field and based on professional association standards. Suggests ways both for translating this knowledge into effective training strategies and for maximizing instruction at the university level. (RJM)