Arnold Gesell's (1880-1960) qualifications, career, experiences, and the events which led to his official appointment as the first school psychologist in the United States are discussed. Gesell was influenced by Hall's thinking, and his graduate studies were a combination of experimental, developmental, and clinical psychology. (JAZ)

The study of early literature related to school psychology provides a fruitful source for understanding contemporary professional events and issues. It also reveals historical information in conflict with previously published accounts of the early history of school psychology. (Author)

Chronicles the author's career as a school psychologist, with references to societal mores and professional experiences. Specifics about training, certification, and continuing education for school psychologists are included. Examines the growth of and changes in school psychology over the past 30 years. (BH)

Describes the problem of national productivity decline; examines the organizational concepts of productivity, effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of working life; describes the process of managing and improving organizational productivity and psychologists' roles in that process; and contrasts different occupational views on productivity.…

The founding, growth, activities, publications, and accomplishments of the National Association of School Psychologists since its inception in 1969 are reviewed. (MH)

Understanding disability through a social paradigm offers opportunities to reframe the way psychologists define problems related to disability, develop more collaborative relationships between psychologists and people with disabilities, and adopt new professional responsibilities. Addresses the impact of the social paradigm on policies within…

Responds to earlier four articles on integration of counseling psychology and neuropsychology. Agrees that it is imperative for counseling psychologists to have level of sophistication in neuropsychology if they are to see neurologically impaired clients, yet notes that extent of that knowledge can vary and depends on level of intervention…

Presents interview with Donald Blocher, major contributor and advocate in field of counseling psychology for over 30 years. On occasion of his retirement, Blocher discusses a wide range of provocative ideas as he looks backs at his life as a developmental psychologist. Discusses major influences in his life and muses on the profession today.…

Introduces a series of articles concerning children's rights, as newly defined by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, in effect since September 2, 1990. The authors here focus on the rights of children from psychological and legal perspectives in an international context. (DM)

Describes the professional and personal issues that are likely to be encountered by new counseling psychologists entering employment in hospital/medical settings. Claims this setting provides a sense of satisfaction from assisting people who benefit greatly; allows a wide diversity of professional activities; offers a relatively lucrative salary;…

Describes contextual differences of author's experiences in 1960s with experiences of current young counseling psychologists presented in January 1992 issue of "The Counseling Psychologist." Describes differences in career options, training, expectations, and research activity. Concludes new professionals always face career transition…

Guidelines have been developed by the Committee on Professional Practice and Standards of the American Psychological Association Board of Professional Affairs for psychological evaluations in child-protection matters. The 17 guidelines, which are not mandatory, may be useful to many interested parties, but are designed primarily for psychologists…

The "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association" resembles the Bible not so much in terms of the dictates it espouses, but because of the way it has been, and still is, regarded by psychologists and psychology students. If the "Manual" is like the Bible, one may predict the continuing neglect of its dictates.…

Don Zytowski is a leading counseling psychologist who has made numerous contributions to both science and practice in the area of vocational psychology, in particular. In this interview, Don reflects on his life, his work, his many interests, and how he views the profession of counseling psychology. (Author/MKA)