Discusses how to use the SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) note format to provide clear and concise documentation of the client's continuum of care. This format allow for thorough documentation and it also assists the counselor in representing client concerns in a holistic framework, thus permitting a better understanding of the…

A vignette depicting classical features of major depression was presented to subjects along with questions related to mental health literacy. Responses of those with major depression were compared to those of a control group. Results demonstrated that despite increased professional contact by those with major depression and suicidal ideation,…

Encourages counselors to recognize the value of incorporating the spiritual domain in their work and offers strategies that can be used to promote meaning-making when working with clients with limited life expectancy. The use of rituals and expressive activities is highlighted. (Contains 50 references.) (GCP)

The study developed a profile of dental implant patients from 38 private practices to document characteristics of endosseous implant recipients of the past 10 years. Data were then analyzed using multivariate techniques to examine the relationship between these characteristics and patient-reported outcomes. Patients tended to have high incomes and…

Presents some principles for promoting interdisciplinary education and research within a university and facilitating mutually beneficial relations between university faculty and community human service providers. Includes examples from the experience of the University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development. (EVL)

Presents eight categories of client attitudes toward religion and suggests opportunities for religiously oriented counselor responses. Uses four categories to describes how religion may be associated with specific client issues. Contends that an informed appreciation of clients' religiousness and the religious dimensions of many client issues can…

Discusses problems with broad view of multicultural counseling, advocating instead narrow, focused, and thorough view that focuses on both individual characteristics and unique cultural group membership characteristics. Encourages counseling profession to recognize racial/ethnic groups as cultural groups and address needs of both individuals and…

Evaluated pretherapy patient variables as correlates of outcome among 62 patients with major depressive disorder. Negative responders were characterized by high levels of interpersonal difficulty and low levels of subjective distress; nonresponders by moderate levels of both interpersonal difficulties and subjective distress; positive responders…

Attempts to increase awareness of counselors about topic of pet loss. Discusses how counselors can be actively involved through practice, consultation, and research to help people deal with emotional impact of pet loss. (Author/NB)

Presents theory and techniques of "Early Recollections," one source of projective material useful to any mental health counselor. Pays particular attention to concrete suggestions for counseling with older persons. Uses illustrations from actual interviews to highlight specific techniques that make more meaningful, potentially positive,…

Discusses rationale for life review, considering its advantages and limitations, and making suggestions concerning how to conduct review. Notes that technique can be used with various populations: for community-living, intact older people, life review can be valuable adjunct to life planning; for more frail population, life review can help people…

Discusses psychological theory and clinical reports which support the usefulness of the genogram when counseling older adults. Describes therapeutic benefits embedded in both the process of genogram interview and data produced. Uses case examples to illustrate how genogram can illuminate issues for the counselor and promote psychological growth…

Investigated effects of type of client problem and counselor gender on counseling response modes in novice counselors (N=31). Results indicated counselors used significantly more information responses on intrapersonal problems and more reflection responses on interpersonal problems. Found in general there was trend for male counselors to use more…

Responds to articles by McCann, Sakheim, and Abrahamson and by Downing concerning victimization. Discusses usefulness of both articles and identifies some oversights in the articles. Notes that the expansion of programs and move toward more comprehensive services has already resulted in action on several recommendations of authors. Describes some…

Suggests a combination of family therapy and group counseling in the treatment of chemically dependent adolescents. Explores the development of the individual in the family and examines the literature on therapeutic factors present in group and family therapy. Includes example for practitioners interested in combining group and family therapy…