The need for today's college graduate to recognize that his education is perishable and requires continuous study, so that he remains an educated person 20 years from graduation, is discussed. (DB)

An extended version of this article was submitted to Loyola University, Chicago as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Presents the Canadian Guidance and Counselling Association's (C.G.C.A.) position statement regarding counseling services. Places the evolution and current status of the position statement in historical perspective, articulates a rationale for the provision of counseling services, and describes the commitment of C.G.C.A. to meeting the needs of…

Evaluates and critiques position paper by Canadian Guidance and Counselling Association from two perspectives: the first concerning the content and organization of the document as a statement of the profession of counseling in Canada and the second concerning the relationship of the document to the goals or mission of counselor education. (ABL)

Reviews images of male heroes. Presents categories of males as dominating-intimidating; intimidated, passive, passive-aggressive; unfaithful; computer-man; dysfunctional-addicted; or violent. Claims counselors should not try to strengthen same old families but should try to strengthen the family by changing it. (ABL)

Sees healthy development as specified aim of mental health counseling. Classifies theories of development along two dimensions: person's internal drive and person's relationship to environment. Contends that each pole implies different role for counselors, that counselors must combine roles of cultivator and coach, and that mental health…

Examines advantages and disadvantages of four helping orientations counselors can use to address religious and spiritual issues in psychotherapy: rejectionism, exclusivism, constructivism, and pluralism. Advocates constructivist and pluralist approaches as being best suited to work with diverse clients and religious beliefs, and flexible enough to…

A counselor's academic guidance is critical because student stress levels are high due to increased levels of expectations that they perform at their best (Campbell & Dahir, 1997; Gysbers & Henderson, 2000). In the last decade, education reform has moved towards more standards-driven curriculum/a, basic skills acquisition, and…

Music therapy is the unique use of music in the accomplishment of therapeutic aims: the restoration, maintenance, and improvement of mental and physical health. A music therapist can help clients increase understanding of themselves and their environment through systematic involvement with music. The process of music therapy gives clients a…

The goals of treatment and assessment in the behavior therapy approach should not be confined to such specific performance-oriented objectives as increasing approach behavior to feared stimuli or overcoming a stutter. They should be as diverse and complex as the people who have them. (Author/PD)

People with drinking problems are overrepresented in counseling settings. Counselors have been unable to identify accurately the problem drinker, resulting in a decrease in counselor effectiveness. Describes seven variables that help identify problem drinking and two variables that help diagnose alcoholism. Suggestions for conducting the…

Describes attempts at enhancing treatment system responsiveness to the specialized needs of the female substance abuser. The focus is on both prevention and intervention efforts. (Author)