In this commentary the author identifies her estimation of the most salient points of Hanna's (2011) seminal article. While in agreement that movement toward a unified model is timely, the author suggests alternative conceptualizations to the freedom paradigm, such as Wilber's (1995, 1996) Integral Model, for disciplinary unification. (Contains 2…

The authors present a rationale for incorporating service-learning projects into courses that teach family systems theory. A model program is presented to provide an example of the objectives, practical considerations, and student responses to such a project. Recommendations for counselor educators are made based on experience with the model…

Discusses the author's experience of using a popular movie, portraying a counseling relationship, as a teaching tool. Documents the students' improved comprehension and application of course concepts from classroom discussions generated by the film. Improved rapport between teacher and students was also noted. (Author/JDM)

The practice of reflection can facilitate self-understanding and enhance counselor performance by creating new opportunities for learning. Counselor educators can facilitate reflective thinking in students through the practices of Socratic questioning, journal writing, interpersonal Process Recall, and reflecting teams. The pedagogical methods are…

Discusses the challenges involved in meeting the standards established by the American Counseling Association's Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs for teaching principles, theories, leadership skills, and group counseling methods for effective group practice. Presents a model involving two courses allowing…

School counselors need to be prepared to address student concerns and school problems in collaborative ways, while working cooperatively with school principals. A seminar is described which is designed to help graduate students in school counseling and school administration develop a greater appreciation of the roles, responsibilities, and…

Focuses on technicalities of writing for publication based on data that assessed the degree of association between various evaluative components and acceptance or rejection of manuscripts during the review process by editors. Suggests knowledge of the common technical writing errors combined with self-control method of behavioral change will aid…

Decribes the experiences of four doctoral graduates who successfully obtained university faculty positions. Offers insights for prospective counselor education job applicants about facets of the job seeking process. (Author/JDM)

Examines methods used to assess the quality dimensions of educational programs. States that the purpose is to provide improved procedures for evaluation and to increase the accountability of counselor preparation programs. Suggests that rewards of examining quality dimensions of counselor preparation far outweigh obstacles and will aid the…

Argues that the impact of client suicide on the student counselor potentially has severe and long-term consequences. Suggests that the integration of Kleespies' plan for supervision with Brown's recommendations regarding the larger administrative process provide a comprehensive and flexible framework for addressing the needs of students after…

As experience and expertise develop and grow, college faculty's view of publishing scholarly articles can change from regarding it as a necessary and difficult survival skill to viewing it as a process that contributes to the direction of the profession and the self-actualization of counselor educators and supervisors. (Author/MKA)

Introduces a journal's special theme section on training multiculturally competent counselors. Argues that counselors who engage in multicultural counseling should possess competencies that include counselor awareness of cultural values and biases; awareness of a client's world view; and knowledge of culturally appropriate intervention strategies.…

Argues that counselor educators have a responsibility to address gender issues and to find ways that encourage the exploration of these issues. Discusses professional standards and their bearing on gender, proposes models and strategies for incorporating gender issues, outlines a feminist training model, and explores Gender Aware Therapy as a…

Discusses the benefits of portfolio assessment to counselor education programs. Provides a definition of portfolio and outlines a portfolio approach in counselor education. Asserts that portfolio assessment relies on performance in measuring learning outcomes. Gives an example of portfolio content, along with strategies for evaluating student…

Problems faced by counselor education programs is that of reconciling the split between the traditional academic emphasis on teaching and research and practical experience and personal growth. Contends counselors' failure to recognize the value of theories in counseling may pose some problems for our profession as a whole. (Author)