Experiences in counseling dislocated workers from the Job Training Partnership Act 1982, Title III programs are described, with implications for counselors. (Author/BL)

In part one, changes in counseling theory from the perspectives of the self-organization paradigm, quantum theory, and sex-role development are discussed. In part two, the change structure of counseling practice is discussed, including articles on uses of imagery, dream therapy, metaphors, learning style, voluntary self-regulation, and…

Employment counseling might be facilitated by the development of a more positive point of view that includes an analysis of the motivational process that clients experience in their attempts to attain employment. Viewing motivation as a series of stages, the counselor can then intervene to help clients overcome resistance and frustration. (Author)

The author suggests that present student activism is due to a lack of counseling and a lack of responsiveness to the reality of children's needs. (MS)

The need for today's college graduate to recognize that his education is perishable and requires continuous study, so that he remains an educated person 20 years from graduation, is discussed. (DB)

An extended version of this article was submitted to Loyola University, Chicago as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Presents the Canadian Guidance and Counselling Association's (C.G.C.A.) position statement regarding counseling services. Places the evolution and current status of the position statement in historical perspective, articulates a rationale for the provision of counseling services, and describes the commitment of C.G.C.A. to meeting the needs of…

Evaluates and critiques position paper by Canadian Guidance and Counselling Association from two perspectives: the first concerning the content and organization of the document as a statement of the profession of counseling in Canada and the second concerning the relationship of the document to the goals or mission of counselor education. (ABL)

Reviews images of male heroes. Presents categories of males as dominating-intimidating; intimidated, passive, passive-aggressive; unfaithful; computer-man; dysfunctional-addicted; or violent. Claims counselors should not try to strengthen same old families but should try to strengthen the family by changing it. (ABL)

Sees healthy development as specified aim of mental health counseling. Classifies theories of development along two dimensions: person's internal drive and person's relationship to environment. Contends that each pole implies different role for counselors, that counselors must combine roles of cultivator and coach, and that mental health…

Examines advantages and disadvantages of four helping orientations counselors can use to address religious and spiritual issues in psychotherapy: rejectionism, exclusivism, constructivism, and pluralism. Advocates constructivist and pluralist approaches as being best suited to work with diverse clients and religious beliefs, and flexible enough to…