Argues that Weinrach et al. (1998) made unwarranted claims about the number of psychologists publishing in the "Journal of Counseling and Development" during 1978 to 1993 as well as their membership in the American Counseling Association. Discusses methodological and conceptual problems with the Weinrach et al. article and discusses the…

Discusses Roger Aubrey's early professional influences and some of the significant historical trends in counseling over the past 20 years. Examines revisions Aubrey made in his contributions to the field of counseling and comments on the "search for a system" in counseling. Offers implications for the future of counseling. (RJM)

Contains an interview between Weston H. Morrill and James C. Hurst. The colleagues discuss Hurst's family background, his childhood, his college experiences, and his mentors as well as his work. Specifically, Morrill and Hurst discuss their work on the cube model at Colorado State University. (MKA)

In this interview, Ursula Delworth recounts her experiences as an educator, clinician, model builder, supervisor, consultant, editor, and administrator in the field of counseling psychology. This article examines her significant influences, personal development, and professional work as Ursula offers her perspectives on the current as well as…

Bruce Fretz has been a central figure in counseling psychology for the past 30 years. His primary contributions have been through scholarship. This article describes his background and then presents excerpts from extensive interviews in order to inform readers about the legacy that Bruce has left. (Author/MKA)

Provides an overview of mental health issues involved in the debate over rational suicide and other forms of hastened death. Covers arguments for including counseling psychologists and other mental health professionals in discussions about hastened death and highlights the relevant empirical research. Provides directions for counseling…

This commentary highlights the innovative inclusion of social action groups in the 2001 Houston Conference and expands on their significance to the conference and the field. If the 2001 Houston Conference has correctly forecast a (re)establishment of social action as a mainstay of counseling psychology, then an in-depth exploration of how we train…

Counseling psychologists and school counselors share some similarities in their history, training, and experiences. Although these similarities have fostered a common interest in educational and developmental interventions among children and some shared theoretical language, there remains several hurdles to effectively collaborating created by the…

I was asked to comment on Romano and Kachgal's (2004) major contribution from the perspective of an academic administrator (associate dean in a college of education) as well as a leader in the Society of Counseling Psychology (Division 17 representative to the American Psychological Association [APA] Council) and APA (i.e., member of the Board of…

Structural equation modeling (SEM) has become increasingly popular for analyzing data in the social sciences, although several broad reviews of psychology journals suggest that many SEM researchers engage in questionable practices when using the technique. The purpose of this study is to review and critique the use of SEM in counseling psychology…

The four reactions in the May 2005 issue of "The Counseling Psychologist" address several considerations regarding the use of structural equation modeling (SEM) in counseling psychology research, including its appropriateness for analyzing one's data and testing one versus multiple theoretical models. In addition, points that are not mentioned in…

Mallen, Vogel, and colleagues explore the developing field of online counseling from the unique perspective of counseling psychology. They examine the body of available research and relevant clinical, ethical, legal, and practical issues and make recommendations for counseling psychologists who desire to participate in online counseling. This…

Working from a paradigm that considers work issues as either central or contextual requires a shift in the way many counseling psychologists think about the world. Perhaps the easiest time to implement such a paradigm is while students are in training, when they are confronted daily with new ways to think of the world. The purpose of this article…

Crisis intervention is a role that fits exceedingly well with counseling psychologists' interests and skills. This article provides an overview of a new crisis intervention model, the Integrated Problem-Solving Model (IPSM), and demonstrates its application to a specific crisis, sexual assault. It is hoped that this article will encourage…

Elizabeth M. Vera and Suzette L. Speight (2003) challenge counseling psychologists to sharpen the field's response to social justice. This challenge is part of a broader effort by critical psychologists who believe that mainstream psychology's values, assumptions, and practices reinforce an unjust status quo. Despite persistent resistance to calls…