Music therapy is the unique use of music in the accomplishment of therapeutic aims: the restoration, maintenance, and improvement of mental and physical health. A music therapist can help clients increase understanding of themselves and their environment through systematic involvement with music. The process of music therapy gives clients a…

The goals of treatment and assessment in the behavior therapy approach should not be confined to such specific performance-oriented objectives as increasing approach behavior to feared stimuli or overcoming a stutter. They should be as diverse and complex as the people who have them. (Author/PD)

People with drinking problems are overrepresented in counseling settings. Counselors have been unable to identify accurately the problem drinker, resulting in a decrease in counselor effectiveness. Describes seven variables that help identify problem drinking and two variables that help diagnose alcoholism. Suggestions for conducting the…

Describes attempts at enhancing treatment system responsiveness to the specialized needs of the female substance abuser. The focus is on both prevention and intervention efforts. (Author)

One explanation for the argument that tests contribute little to the counseling process, may be that counselor training has focused on technical aspects of testing rather than application. Principles and procedures to follow in interpreting tests are explored, including counselor and client preparation, delivery, and follow-up of the…

Surveyed 36 ministers and 29 mental health professionals to examine attitudes toward the desirability of religious values in the therapeutic process and the viability of a cooperative treatment program. Although results indicated values are a less esteemed aspect of therapy for counselors, the potential for cooperation does exist. (JAC)

Suggests reassessing the value of being well-rounded and adopting a surrendered lifestyle as a way of achieving higher levels of self-direction. Presents examples of successful people who have surrendered themselves to their roles in life, empowered by being able to invest themselves in being somebody. (JAC)

The developmental counselor focuses on all children, learning atmosphere, and significant adults who provide indirect service to the child. The goal is a purposeful approach to the educational experience of life in a socially meaningful manner. The objectives will be implemented only by establishing priorities and developing strategy of…

Emphasizes the role of the counselor's responsibility to the individual within and beyond the educational structure. (ML)

Environmental manipulation is a technique that can be utilized by counselors to supplement regular counseling activities. One expression of this technique involves working with that environment of the student which comprises other students, teachers and administrators. Other methods and results are discussed. (Author)

Attempts to assess some of the forces determining counselor role showing why those occupying counterpositions to the counselor may wish to prescribe his role and how this is accomplished through control of positive and negative sanctions. Organizational problems arise for counselors through occupancy of a boundary position. Finally, a proposal is…