Looks at outcome research from a practitioner's point of view and warns that a serious problem may be caused by research that assumes the technique being studied is experienced by the clients. Suggests a research model that emphasizes the client's experience of the effect of the technique. (Author/JAC)

Examines the literature on counselor and therapist ethics and the research on ethics education, identifies strengths and gaps in this literature and presents guidelines for future research. Argues that the profession's interest in ethics has not been translated into systematic study of the underlying dynamics of unethical behavior. (Author/JAC)

Compares three types of vicarious participation counseling analogues: transcript, audiotaped, videotaped. Results showed that men had lower mean ratings on all dependent variables. Subjects in transcript conditions rated counselors less expert, and men in transcript rated counselors less trustworthy. Suggests no differences between using audio and…

Rated normal-weight and overweight male and female counselors on perceived cognitive effectiveness, warmth and empathy, leadership qualities, and global counseling effectiveness. Although all counselors were rated as competent, both male and female counselors who were overweight were rated as less able in all areas tested. (Author)

In a precollege counseling program seven paraprofessionals (graduate students) received higher ratings than 20 full-time professionals. The common bond of being students helped the paraprofessionals in counseling entering freshmen. Greater sensitivity (higher correlation between need and service rendered) for paraprofessionals in concerns about…

Presents counselor role expectations registered by teachers in 1972 and 1980 from two school systems. Results showed teachers were more certain of the counselor's role in 1980, although 35 percent were still undecided. More in 1980 viewed the counselor as ineffective and thought the counselor had an easier job. (JAC)

Neophyte counselors trained in the use of their own imagery to practice counseling interviews were compared with an untrained group. Results indicated that the ability to discriminate differing levels of empathic responses, to evaluate one's own performance, and amount of preinterview confidence were higher for the mental practice group. (Author)

The cumulative results of the studies of the three verbal interaction styles provide convincing evidence of the reality and potential usefulness of this distinction among counseling orientations of rehabilitation counselors. (Author)

The cognitive processes of counseling are poorly understood. This article examines the role of cognition in the preparation of counselors by exploring research in the development of expertise. Topics analyzed include memory and knowledge structures, declarative and procedural knowledge, pattern recognition, reasoning processes and goals, and…

In forming an integrated theory of reflectivity as it occurs in clinical supervision, five experts in practitioner development were interviewed about attributes of supervisee reflectivity. Respondents' statements from initial interviews were categorized and presented to respondents for additional discussion. Grounded theory analysis was used to…

Four nationally recognized experts in group counseling research, practice, and training--Robert K. Conyne, Riley L. Harvill, Rosemarie S. Morganett, and D. Keith Morran--present their views of effective group leadership. A major theme emerging from these presentations is the complexity inherent in effective group leadership, and that more…

Research indicates that neither theoretical orientation nor training is predictive of therapy outcome; factors as nonspecific as therapist personal characteristics may be the primary determinants. The therapeutic bond has been isolated as an important influence. The author then questions the importance of research utilization in determining…

This research study sought to contribute to the development of validated criteria for evaluating supervisory performance in the area of rehabilitation counseling. First, it analyzed the relationship between rehabilitation counselor ratings of their supervisors' leadership behaviors and performance outcomes of these same counselors. Second, it…

Although there is some evidence that informally trained persons such as peers, housewives, bartenders, hairdressers, and others can be helpful to persons in distress, research on the cognitive and verbal behaviors of these amateur counselors is lacking. A single case design was used to compare a female lawyer without formal training in counseling…

Vocational rehabilitation agency program audits and reviews have revealed problems such as provision of insubstantial services to clients, poor case documentation, large numbers of clients not gainfully employed, and provision of services to ineligible clients. The problems have remained in spite of remediation strategies based on additional…