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Pressing Issues in College Counseling: A Survey of American College Counseling Association Members
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Smith, Timothy B.; Dean, Brenda; Floyd, Suzanne; Silva, Christopher; Yamashita, Momoko; Durtschi, Jared; Heaps, Richard A. – Journal of College Counseling, 2007
The authors conducted a survey of members of the American College Counseling Association to ascertain the experiences and opinions of college counselors on several pressing issues within the college counseling profession. Survey results from 133 respondents indicated that counseling centers may benefit from increasing the number of group…
Descriptors: School Counselors, Group Counseling, Counseling Techniques, School Counseling
Intake Screening with the Self-Rating Depression Scale in a University Counseling Center.
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Smith, Timothy B.; Rosenstein, Ilene; Granaas, Michael M. – Journal of College Counseling, 2001
Examines the psychometric properties of the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) using an ethnically diverse sample of 324 counseling center clients. Results provide moderate support for the SDS. Differences across demographic groups and considerations for intake screening are discussed. (Contains 23 references.) (GCP)
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Depression (Psychology), Guidance Centers, Higher Education
Evaluating Therapy Outcome at a University Counseling Center with the College Adjustment Scales.
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Nafziger, Mark A.; Couillard, Gwena C.; Smith, Timothy B. – Journal of College Counseling, 1999
To assess the effectiveness of time-limited therapy in a university counseling center, 333 clients' precounseling and post-sixth-session College Adjustment Scales (CAS) scores were compared. Statistically significant decreases in reported symptomatology were found on all CAS scales. Notably distressed students reported moderate to large decreases…
Descriptors: Counseling, Data Analysis, Evaluation, Guidance Centers
An Outreach Support Group for International Students.
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Smith, Timothy B.; Chin, Li-Chen; Inman, Arpana G.; Findling, Jennifer Hudson – Journal of College Counseling, 1999
Discusses the challenges international students often face in adjusting to their new environment without the use of local supports. Suggests how universities can form an outreach support group that encourages participation of international students by minimizing the stigma associated with using mental health services and by addressing practical…
Descriptors: College Students, Counseling Services, Foreign Students, Higher Education