This article presents results and recommendations of the ACES Licensure Commission study on the licensing of counselors. (Author)

By common law, attorneys possess the right of privileged communication. Whether or not the counselor client relationship should also be entitled to the privilege is a matter that generates argument. This article examines the significance of the privilege, and some of the reasons both for and against its extension. (Author)

Interviewed C. H. Patterson, spokesperson for client-centered therapy and for counseling itself. Discusses some of the books and articles he has written and their impact on the profession. The interview reviews Patterson's career and focuses on him as a person and as a professional. (JAC)

Counselors are attempting to establish their professional identity in a psychological society. That identity will be established by building on a distinguished heritage and taking directions chosen on the basis of service to counselees. (Author)

In this dialogue the authors share their respective views about the nature of counseling and about its relationship to professional psychology. The major issue is level and intensity of professional preparation. (Author)

A survey of the short history of the issue of counselor certification and licensure are the springboard for imagined future outcomes. Questions to ponder concern how licensure will come about, who will regulate the profession, and what part counselors must take to avoid the dilemma of lawsuits and malpractice. (MPJ)

New licensing laws (e.g. Ohio's 1972 enactment which closely follows the APA'sr psychologists and school psychologists) are described. Implications for the counseling profession are examined and recommendations for action offered (independent proposal of legislation by counselor associations, test cases,etc.). (EAK)

Examines the origin of "Counselnese", the limited professional language spoken by counselors. The 14 words in the language are defined and rules are outlined for improving communication with both counselors and noncounselors as well as those who don't speak acronyms. (Author/JAC)

Provides information from official state codes, specifying the degree, program accreditation, experience, and supervision requirements for licensing as a psychologist in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Discusses the crucial role played by state boards of psychological examiners in determining licensing requirements. (Author)

This article updates one in the June, 1977, Personnel and Guidance Journal and focuses on the same four issues: support within the counseling profession for additional credentialing practices, professional identity, licensure as the main credentialing thrust, and development and implementation of an effective method of accrediting preparation…

Counselors lack credentialing methods that meet their needs for gaining credence outside of the schools. It is suggested that the lack of a clear identity, including a focused philosophical base and the clear designation of functions, underlies the problem of establishing effective credentialing processes. (Author)

This paper reviews the basis for licensing, relates it to current developments in the counseling profession, discusses the basis for an alternative, and outlines the ingredients of a model professional disclosure statute. (Author)

Charges that the counseling profession has been floundering in a search for purpose and meaning. Analysis of the past and present suggests that work with youth and emerging social issues should be the major focus of the future. (JAC)

Suggests that counselors must fight politically and professionally for their continued existence. In view of major social changes they must risk entering new fields, including counseling older adults, families, cultural minorities and employees of businees and industry. Counselors must focus on improving the quality of human relationships. (JAC)

Used a Delphi procedure to survey 334 counselor preparation faculty and forecast 48 possible trends in counseling procedures, organizational bases, counselor preparation and licensure, funding, and professionalism. Even more emphasis can be expected on counselor accountability. Using these predictions, long range planners can anticipate change.…