This study measures the effects of one rehabilitation counselor training program on attitude toward disabled persons, level of communication of the facilitative dimensions, level of client self exploration and level of discrimination as they relate to counseling outcome. (Author/EK)

Profiles of 149 male marriage counselors were analyzed for mean of scales, standard deviations, variances, and for high and low point characteristics. Of these, 139 were judged by the writer as to ability to perform as marriage counselors. Symbolic interaction theory is the framework within which this research was done. (Author)

Investigated potential relationships between continuation in counseling and the variables of counselor experience, gender, and recognition of clients' problem definitions. Results indicated that clients were more likely to self-terminate after one session when counselors failed to recognize the problem, particularly with experienced counselors and…

Studied whether it is possible to identify distinct and theoretically meaningful differences between cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy. Six videotapes of actual therapy sessions in each treatment mode were used. Analyses of results suggests that relatively naive raters working from taped samples can detect clear procedural…

Discusses key issues which address the distinctive dilemmas and challenges associated with qualitative approaches to evaluating counseling. Investigates such concerns as relationships with research participants, ethics, reflexivity, methodological choice, communicability, perspective, and obviousness. Makes some suggestions regarding the link…

Determined competencies (knowledge, therapeutic skills, and administrative duties) expected of master's level counselors employed in substance abuse centers and evaluated counselors' performance. Surveyed executives and clinical directors (N=169) of substance abuse centers. Results suggested persons were extremely favorable in their views of…

Proposes a framework for conceptualizing the development of experienced counselors when they address unfamiliar tasks or client concerns. Suggests that research focusing on supervision processes and outcomes during counselors' looping experiences is needed. Presents implications for practice, theory, and research. (Author/MKA)

Investigates the degree to which on-site supervision of school counseling practicum students is allocated to various counseling roles and functions. Findings demonstrate less administrative supervision and more congruence with the time on task in actual job performance of practicing school counselors. Suggests the need for a differential emphasis…

Explores variables that predict counselors' ability to conceptualize clients' mental health issues from a multicultural perspective. Results reveal that counselors with higher levels of multicultural training, an eclectic/integrative orientation to counseling, and higher affective empathy attitudes, were rated as better able to conceptualize a…

While previous and contemporary counseling researchers have examined a variety of variables influencing counseling process and outcome, it remains to be seen how the counselor's personality relates to his or her counseling style. Because it seems that the role of personality traits and interpersonal skills would be more crucial for the…

Subjects rated a counselor's performance on two videotapes which were identical except for the level of professional jargon employed by the counselor. Subjects were more likely to rate the counselor high if they were given the high-prestige introduction than if they received the low-prestige introduction. (Author)

The relationship between a therapist's verbal and nonverbal communication of therapeutic effectiveness was investigated. In a design intended to eliminate many of the methodological problems which exist in this area of research, subjects (N=102) were asked to rate videotaped segments showing combinations of three different levels of both verbal…

The relationship between therapist empathy skill level and therapist non-defensive awareness of countertransference phenomena with three client types, i.e., seductive, hostile and neutral affect, was investigated. Therapists in training (n=22) were administered the Yulis and Kiesler immediacy measure as a measure of non-countertransference…