This illustrative article describes how a semiotic perspective can illuminate and transcend traditional views of women with severe dis/abilities. A critical reading of signs within particular contexts can help position counselors and clients in a relationship that enhances mutual growth and development. (Contains 21 references.) (Author)

Prostate cancer is prevalent in the United States and has a far-reaching effect on men and their relationships. Being diagnosed with and treated for prostate cancer often causes men to experience side effects that induce physical, emotional, and social change. Counselors need to be aware of prostate cancer's impact on men and their families.…

Examines whether African Americans, European Americans, Native Americans/Alaskan Natives, and Asians/Pacific Islanders with disabilities would differ in their rates of vocational rehabilitation (VR) acceptance in the United States. Results revealed that a significant difference existed regarding ethnicity and VR acceptance. Results revealed that…

This investigation examines the dimensions underlying consumer satisfaction with vocational rehabilitation services. Findings suggest that consumers view satisfaction as a multidimensional construct. Implications for the measurement of consumer satisfaction and use of consumer satisfaction data in vocational rehabilitation program evaluations are…

Ohio's For the Common Good project illustrates the key role of learning in the development of interagency collaborative teams. The learning appeared to be constructivist in nature, with connections to communities of practice and learning communities. (Contains 17 references.) (SK)

Scapegoating in group counseling may be understood from the perspective of three levels of group functioning: intrapsychic, interpersonal, and the group as an entity. This article reviews a progressive three-stage conceptualization of group development that contributes to a more complete understanding of the means to initiate therapeutic change in…

Using the Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA) as a framework for identifying potential career challenges for lesbians, the authors explores the relationship between outness and discrimination and the four primary components of TWA. Career counseling implications are discussed, and specific suggestions are made for counselors. (Contains 35 references.)…

In mental health settings, human service education students may participate in the administration, recording, and monitoring of prescribed psychoactive medications. This paper reviews three common groups of psychiatric medications, focusing on clinical applications, central effects, and how human service education students can assist in their safe…

This article explores the use of contemporary film in human service education. A theoretical rationale for the use of films is presented and principles for bridging the world of the classroom and the realities of practice are discussed. Suggestions are included for selecting and processing films, as well as case studies to illustrate various uses…

Presents a counseling strategy selection model grounded in technical eclecticism and based on thorough assessment of the client's problems. Assessment should consider client mental health, counseling goals, problem complexity, and capacity and desire for insight. Distinguishing between simple and complex problems can aid assessment and provide…

Examined services available to students with disabilities, needs of students with disabilities, and how appropriate services provided and method of delivery were to needs of students with disabilities at one university. Found that disability-related services initiated prior to admission were effective. Students with manifest disabilities obtained…

Studied effects of short-term, dynamically oriented individual therapy and patient characteristic quality of object relations (QOR) in study involving 8 therapists and 144 psychiatric outpatients. Best results were attained by high QOR therapy patients; worst results were attained by low QOR control patients. Results were suggestive of optimal…

Reviews these issues surrounding group therapy with sex offenders: therapist qualifications, therapist responses to offenders, selecting and treating offenders, offenders referred pretrial, offenders referred posttrial, and self-referred offenders. Concludes therapists require special training and should seek frequent supervision or consultation.…

Outlines current state of victim services field, identifies eight consensus prescriptions for future development, and proposes Cube Model as an integrating conceptual framework. Describes three representative victim service agencies to illustrate model's usefulness. Challenges counseling psychologists to develop broadly based services necessary…

Responds to "Job Search Activity Patterns of Successful and Unsuccessful Job Seekers," article by Diane Kjos in March 1988 issue of this journal. Presents firsthand impressions while working as an employment counselor for dislocated workers. Concedes that research is necessary but asserts that even most comprehensive study cannot compare with…