One explanation for the argument that tests contribute little to the counseling process, may be that counselor training has focused on technical aspects of testing rather than application. Principles and procedures to follow in interpreting tests are explored, including counselor and client preparation, delivery, and follow-up of the…

Surveyed 36 ministers and 29 mental health professionals to examine attitudes toward the desirability of religious values in the therapeutic process and the viability of a cooperative treatment program. Although results indicated values are a less esteemed aspect of therapy for counselors, the potential for cooperation does exist. (JAC)

Suggests reassessing the value of being well-rounded and adopting a surrendered lifestyle as a way of achieving higher levels of self-direction. Presents examples of successful people who have surrendered themselves to their roles in life, empowered by being able to invest themselves in being somebody. (JAC)

The developmental counselor focuses on all children, learning atmosphere, and significant adults who provide indirect service to the child. The goal is a purposeful approach to the educational experience of life in a socially meaningful manner. The objectives will be implemented only by establishing priorities and developing strategy of…

Emphasizes the role of the counselor's responsibility to the individual within and beyond the educational structure. (ML)

Environmental manipulation is a technique that can be utilized by counselors to supplement regular counseling activities. One expression of this technique involves working with that environment of the student which comprises other students, teachers and administrators. Other methods and results are discussed. (Author)

Attempts to assess some of the forces determining counselor role showing why those occupying counterpositions to the counselor may wish to prescribe his role and how this is accomplished through control of positive and negative sanctions. Organizational problems arise for counselors through occupancy of a boundary position. Finally, a proposal is…

Provides therapeutic guidelines to social workers working with adolescents involved in Satanism. Describes common goals of therapy and recommends family involvement. Concludes there is a further need for study concerning at-risk and assessment factors, and intervention alternatives since more adolescents are becoming involved in Satanic…

Discusses selected critical issues facing farmers who are now working and living on family farms and who are being forced or have been forced to pursue other occupations. Presents suggestions for career counselors who are interested in serving this group. (ABL)

Provides a brief overview of events that have contributed to the development of what currently constitutes disaster-crisis mental health counseling, an area of counseling that has gained increased clinical attention and empirical focus within the field of mental health counseling. (Author)

The thesis of this article is that factor analysis can serve as a useful heuristic procedure for isolating and operationally defining constructs in rehabilitation counseling. (Author)