Challenges therapists to consider spiritual belief systems of their clients which have served both to strengthen and support their family system and which also may have contributed to development or maintenance of presenting problem. Presents case examples and specific suggestions for clinical practice. (Author/NB)

Examines gender differences in counseling process and outcome. Notes that, although trends in findings have revealed that female clients may be more successful with female counselors, most findings have been inconclusive. Suggests problem may stem from applying traditional individual differences methodology to study of gender differences. Presents…

This paper presents a framework for early intervention for children having (or at risk of developing) disabilities, produced by Eurlyaid, a working party of the European Community. The framework addresses definitions of key concepts, the target group, rationale behind early intervention, content of early intervention, conditions necessary for…

Sees cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) as applicable to all eating disorders but most intensively studied in treatment of bulimia nervosa. Briefly reviews most commonly used cognitive treatments for eating disorders, provides critical evaluation of their effectiveness, and speculates about their mechanisms of action. Notes that CBT has not been…

Therapists (n=23) and clients (n=26) reported on their own and their perceptions of each other's covert processes in long-term therapy. Therapists had match rate of 0.45 for client reactions. Although 65% of clients left something unsaid, only 27% of therapists were able to match what clients left unsaid. (Author/NB)

Explored relationship between counselor trainee anger-proneness and anger discomfort and trainees' reactions to angry client. Thirty-eight trainees viewed and gave reactions to videotape of angry client-actress. Trainee anger-proneness and anger discomfort scores were positively and significantly related to discomfort with and anger toward the…

Explores which therapist-patient gender matches facilitate most patient growth and avoid detriment to female patients with eating disorders. Distills relevant variables from literature on eating disorders, adolescence, transference and countertransference, and psychotherapy to suggest guidelines for effective matches. Sees therapist and patient…

The federally and provincially funded Deaf Training Programme in Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada) trains deaf individuals to be human service workers, primarily in mainstream settings. The program uses American Sign Language as the language of instruction and a competency-based model of instruction. Nine students have successfully completed training.…

Explored effects of expressed attributions regarding personal blame for disability on perceived rehabilitation outcomes. Rehabilitation graduate students (n=84) viewed one of six versions of alleged vocational evaluation report. Perceived accuracy of attribution, client's predicted coping, rehabilitation prognosis, and future life control varied…

Reviews factors operating to limit employment and career progression of observant Jews. Discusses specific religious practices that could hamper upward mobility and mistaken perceptions of these practice by superiors and co-workers. Considers additional reasons for possible discrimination against observant Jews and supporting research. Discusses…

Content analysis of problems caregiving daughters and daughters-in-law (n=51) elected to work on during counseling yielded seven categories: improving coping skills; meeting elder's needs; responding to family issues; concern over caregiver-recipient relationship; eliciting support; feelings of inadequacy and guilt; and planning for elder's…

Offers suggestions to enable school counselors to meet the challenges presented by the special population of student athletes by identifying some of the developmental problems student athletes face and by exploring the implications of these problems for programmatic intervention. Considers identity formation, personal competence, career…

Notes that many unemployed Vietnam veterans may be suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptoms and behaviors of PTSD are reviewed to assist employment counselors in identifying clients with PTSD. Counseling and referral actions are suggested. Outlines four-phase approach used by many Veterans Centers in counseling veterans with…

Reviews literature on group leadership from various theoretical orientations and maintains that variable group leadership functions are necessary to address needs of different client populations and to adapt to different clinical settings. Describes four leadership functions found to be related to outcome in research by Lieberman, Yalom, and Miles…

Undergraduates (n=175) presented themselves as depressed or nondepressed for videotaped interviews, being told either before or after self-presentations that either counseling psychologists or general Psychology students would view tapes. Subjects were more depressed after depressed presentation; less depressed after nondepressed presentation.…