Critically reviews efforts at theoretical integration of psychoanalysis and humanism along the lines of F. Pine's (1990) four psychologies of psychoanalysis. Concludes that psychoanalysis and humanism have certain compatible features, but that they generally represent opposing vantage points in the study of subjectivity. Provides recommendations…

Analysis results revealed that supervisor countertransference manifestations consisted of affective, cognitive, and behavioral components. Supervisors typically believed their supervisor countertransference initially weakened but eventually strengthened the supervisory relationship. Most managed their countertransference reaction by talking with…

Examines the underlying factors of the Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development's (AMCD) Multicultural Competencies. Surveys 151 professional counselors on items reflecting AMCD's multicultural competencies and Explanatory Statements. An exploratory factor analysis reveals five multicultural competencies factors: Awareness,…

Examines articles in the Journal of Mental Health Counseling (JMHC) as an indicator of mental-health counselors' professional identity development. Content analysis of the first 15 volumes reveals a decline in the percentage of research articles published over this 15-year period, suggesting that the field has matured. (RJM)

Surveyed Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors (N=380) to investigate their use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (3rd edition). Results indicate that counselors use the diagnostic system for billing insurance, case conceptualization, treatment planning, communication with other professionals, meeting requirements…

Presents a reaction to major contribution articles from this issue of "The Counseling Psychologist" (2000, [this issue]). Congratulates the authors for providing an impetus to strengthen a prevention initiative in the practice and science of the counseling psychology profession. Urges counselors to maintain a commitment and resolve to…

Provides a response to the reactants of the authors' articles (2000, [this issue]). Praises the reactants' comments, particularly their additional incentives to give prevention greater prominence and significance in the profession. Comments on the issue of primary and secondary prevention, and presents five Call to Action proposals. (GCP)

Discusses the movement toward employing only evidence-based treatments or empirically validated treatments (EVTs) in psychological services. Examines the adoption of EVTs and how efficacious treatments must respond successfully to practicing psychologists' applications, scientific certainty, and marketplace demand. Reviews both the merits and…

Presents a response to the six articles on training in counseling psychology in this issue of "The Counseling Psychologist" (2000). Suggests that counseling psychologists rethink their training programs and create new visions of training as knowledge, expertise, and job market expectations change. Argues that it is essential to maintain the core…

For many years, professional career counseling practice has been based on psychological rather than sociological theories. This paper argues that sociological theories, particularly those of French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu (P. Bourdieu and L. Wacquant, 1992) are important for the framework of the counselor. (Author/JDM)

Reports on a content analysis of the research published in the "Journal of Counseling Psychology" (JCP) for a 26-year period (1973-1998). Principal areas of research activity and publication in the JCP were process only, process and outcome, vocational behavior research, and the development and evaluation of tests and measures. Reveals…

This article provides an overview of several core theoretical and practical aspects of participatory action research (PAR). An effort is made to define PAR and the types of work that fall under that rubric. Historical underpinnings, roles of the individuals involved, contexts, methods, and the challenges and benefits of this mode of inquiry are…

With the increased popularity of qualitative research, researchers in counseling psychology are expanding their methodologies to include mixed methods designs. These designs involve the collection, analysis, and integration of quantitative and qualitative data in a single or multiphase study. This article presents an overview of mixed methods…

In this column, the author focuses on the ways that family counselors can use solution-based therapies (solution-oriented and solution-focused) to work with families with adolescents in individual and/or family therapy. The theoretical foundation for solution-based therapies suggests techniques that help families focus on solutions and not remain…

This article presents an overview of the Houston 2001 National Counseling Psychology Conference. The authors discuss the context for the 4th National Counseling Psychology Conference, document the process of decision making about the conference, and examine the content of the conference. The authors also examine a unique feature of the conference,…