The Relational Model (J. V. Jordan, 1995) of women's development is a theory that explains women's development in a context of relationships, specifically relationships that promote growth for self and others. This model is applied to counseling women who are experiencing infertility, and a case presentation is provided to illustrate the approach.…

Explores the meaning and function of client resistance in counseling from various theoretical orientations. A relational model of resistance is offered that redefines traditional formulations and has implications for clinical treatment. A vignette illustrates that the counselor's contribution to the emergence of client resistance is a relevant…

Describes comprehensive faculty development program of large university. Suggests that, though characterized by overlapping and fragmented resources and services, program unifies the university into coherent vision and mission. Promotes notion that program must work to establish environment that values teaching, research, and scholarly outreach,…

Presents a review of literature related to the process of accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and identifies several areas of concern to counseling programs seeking accreditation. Presents a departmental case that describes how one program at a mid-size university addressed these…

Counselors often see persons with undiagnosed cases of chronic fatigue syndrome and may play an important role in referring these clients appropriately. Terminology, screening, epidemiology, course, and treatment are reviewed. Case histories illustrate how suspected cases can be distinguished from depression and other conditions. Diagnostic…

Frames the adult adoptee's search for biological roots in an existential treatment perspective. This perspective is proposed as a practical approach to understanding the complexities of the adoption experience and an adoptee's desire to search. Reviews adoption practices, existential perspectives (e.g., death), and clinical implications. Provides…

Outlines the Cultural and Contextual Guide Process, a method that attempts to provide a way for counselors to integrate culture and context in functional ways into assessment and intervention practices. Provides a case study to exemplify the process. (Author/GCP)

This article broadens the conceptual framework of ethnic identity theory by integrating an interdependent perspective of self into counseling theory and practice. A review of ethnic identity theory is presented with a focus on the literature emphasizing the relational and cultural context in the development of self. (Author/MKA)

Relates personality disorders to career development issues and counseling interventions. Case examples suggesting career-focused treatment interventions for dependent, borderline, obsessive-compulsive, and passive-aggressive personality disorders are presented. (Author/JBJ)

Discusses issues about cultural environment, ethnic identity, and social support for Latino students on predominately White campuses. Describes how university services can help diminish their educational and social difficulties, and presents different vignettes that illustrate these concepts. Identifies attitudes and beliefs necessary to provide…