Compares adaptation to college for students receiving counseling at a university counseling center with adaptation by control counterparts. Students receiving counseling initially reported lower adaptation scores as measured by the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire. After counseling, scores no longer differentiated between the two…

Study examines congruence levels between client and counselor beliefs about psychological problems and its impact on counseling outcomes. Results indicate that clients and counselors endorsed different views for causation and treatment of psychological problems. Counseling outcomes were unaffected by congruence levels. Discusses practical…

Seeks to determine whether adult children of alcoholics (ACOAs) on college campuses have a more problematic style of drinking compared with non-ACOAs. Results indicate ACOAs endorse more problematic drinking patterns. Discusses implications for counselors who undertake prevention and intervention for ACOA student population. (Author/JDM)