Presents interview with Joseph F. Rychlak on topics of notions of causality in science, relationship of research to practice in humanistic psychology, research evidence for a telic view of human action, counseling active agents, choice and free will, and philosophy of science and humanisitic theory. (ABL)

Describes assumptions that link scientific and personal theorizing. Outlines research program to refine and test such assumptions in context of counseling. Argues that research into the scientific and personal theories of researchers of counseling and personal theories of counselors and clients of counseling may answer questions about relationship…

Examines two issues from the Pepinskys'"Counseling: Theory and Practice" (1954)--the scientist-practitioner model of counseling and the use of scientific thinking in counseling practice--in light of their current implications for the counseling profession. (Author)

Strategic planning is a process that educational leaders must utilize to allow the organization to make its vision come into fruition. Bryson asserts that leaders must be masterful in this process to allow the organization to " . . . fulfill (its) mission, meet (its) mandates, and satisfy (its) constituents in the years ahead" (Bryson 1995, pg.…

This paper explores the supportive and effective uses of improvisation in counseling. Specifically, the intention in this paper is to accomplish three goals: to explore the history of improvisation in psychotherapy, to examine the aspects of improvisation that pertain to the counseling process, and to identify ways in which the use of…

Discusses the nature of stakeholder participation in evaluation and contrasts E. House's commitment to involving all stakeholders to ensure that interests of all are included with other theorists' preference to involve a few stakeholders more intensely. (SLD)

Presents an overview of this special journal issue, designed to provide a current snapshot of the accomplishments and controversies pertaining to evidence-based intervention in school psychology. (GCP)

Suggests that spiritual questions can be explored in the therapeutic context in order to help the client gain a sense of meaning in their suffering, as well as a measure of peace in their lives. The authors' approach, entitled Sacred Conversation, uses Victor Frankl's work as well as literature on empathy, forgiveness, and spirituality as its…

Present an overview of the field of poetry therapy, discussing definitions, goals, applications, theory, and method (describing a typical session). Notes that this report was originally submitted for testimony on Capitol Hill. (SR)

Offers background on how the term "techne" was used up through the fourth century BCE. Discusses how modern discourse on technical communication both converges with and departs from Plato's and Aristotle's statements on the relationship between "techne" and rhetoric. Points out areas for further discussion as teachers of…

This review traces the development of counseling theory in relation to the philosophical constructs of free will and determinism. Problems associated with free will are discussed, and an analysis of related theoretical trends and convergent paradigms is provided. Results indicate that no major theory of counseling addresses the free will versus…

Considers the value of the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI), based on the results of a survey of current, former, and prospective members. Highlights include ISPI's mission related to systemic and reproducible results; translating research results into practical advice; HPT (human performance technology); and how the ISPI…

Examines the relationship between anthropology and educational research, characterizing the Council on Anthropology and Education as a "crossroad community" and discussing conversations in this crossroad community (e.g., studies oriented toward contributing to anthropological theory or to educational practice). Calls for a horizontal…

Following an overview of his wisdom-development theory, the author reveals how career services professionals can put it into practice and outlines the benefits to students, employees, and institutions alike. (GCP)

This article draws attention to the inevitability of metaphor in human thought, discourse, and theory, including that concerning careers. Explores the benefits and dangers of metaphorical thinking and advocates the use of "multiple metaphor" as a means of understanding careers and considers how career counseling practice can be assisted through…