Operationalized brief "Christian" form of rational-emotive therapy (CRET) and compared therapeutic efficacy of CRET with standard version of brief rational-emotive therapy (RET). Findings from depressed Christian clients (n=10) indicated that both treatments were effective in reducing depression and automatic negative thoughts whereas only CRET…

Nonsmoking females (n=270) observed videotaped interview in design that crossed three levels of intensity of counselor smoking, three levels of client presenting problem intimacy, and two female counselors. No interactions were observed, but counselor smoking exerted negative impact on participants' impressions of counselor characteristics and…

Surveyed 244 white counselors to examine whether these counselors were encountering racial concerns with their white clients. Findings revealed that 45% of responding counselors reported white clients raising racial issues relevant to counseling, with 26% reporting white clients with racial concerns as a main counseling issue. (Author/NB)

This paper presents a summary of presentations and discussion from a World Health Organization meeting of experienced low vision practitioners. It outlines the magnitude of the problem; current status of low vision care; enhancement of the use of vision; and recommendations in definitions, identification, assessment, low vision centers, education,…

From 241 published transcripts of therapy sessions with individual clients, judges identified transcripts containing instances of client manifest commitment and resolve to carry out postsession behaviors. Results indicated 16 therapist methods, mean of 5.07 methods for promoting each instance of client commitment and resolve, and varying sets of…

A survey of 752 families of individuals with intellectual disabilities in Wales collected data on personal characteristics of service system users, service process factors, and appraisals of service quality. Service satisfaction was related to empathy of service providers, existence of a key worker, involvement in case meetings, and other factors.…

Demonstrates how rebellion and opposition can be recast as signs of inner strength and resilience and documents strategies for reclaiming oppositional youth. Describes intervention with Kevin (from "My Independence Day," this issue) who had been removed from multiple treatment placements, and explains strategies for empowering oppositional youth.…

Administered Counselor Disclosure Scale to explore amounts and types of counselor disclosures desired by actual clients (n=24) and by undergraduate students (n=24). Results indicated virtually no differences in disclosure preferences between undergraduates and clients. Findings have implications for counseling practice. (Author/NB)

Responds to previous article by Pedersen on counseling international students. Sees critical incidents presented in article, their analysis and comments, and the guide to assessment instruments to be exceedingly valuable additions to the literature on counseling international students. Discusses two negative reactions to the article: that the…

Responds to previous article by Pedersen on counseling international students from perspective of clinical practitioner/international-student counselor. Sees Pedersen's article as giving insights into question of how counselors can help international students make requisite adaptations to fulfill their educational and personal goals in the United…

Describes aspects of Afrocentricity, outlining African-American values, beliefs, and cultural characteristics. Contrasts Afrocentric and Eurocentric worldviews, attempts to increase awareness of cultural bias in counseling and testing, and establishes parameters to enable white counselors to work more effectively with black clients. Reviews career…

Discusses cross-cultural barriers encountered by immigrant clients and adjustment issues in the areas of psychological effects of moving to a new culture, communication, and employment. Identifies common barriers and special challenges faced by immigrant minority clients, hoping awareness of these issues will increase counselor sensitivity and…

Addresses issues faced by employment counselors working with Soviet Jewish refugees; provides recommendations for working effectively with this population. Includes two case studies that illustrate how use of directed research, informational meetings, and internships assist counselors in providing clients with tools to take control of their career…

Collected survey data from 102 client-counselor dyads with regard to client and counselor third-session working alliance ratings, quality of clients' current social relationships, and clients' representations of care and overprotection in memories of childhood emotional bonds with parents. Social support was significant predictor of client-rated…

Describes the development of a case management program for children at the Center for the Vulnerable Child at Children's Hospital in Oakland, California. Case management was introduced into multidisciplinary clinical programs for foster children, drug-exposed infants, and adolescent mothers and their infants. (PAM)