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The Impact of Prior Counseling on Predictors of College Counseling Center Use
Authors: Kahn Jeffrey H. , Williams Mona N.
Published: December 2011

Path analyses revealed that one's tendency to conceal distressing information, social support, psychological distress, and attitudes toward seeking help predicted intended use of counseling services for college students who had and had not previously been in counseling. Prospective analyses revealed that attitudes toward seeking help predicted actual use of the campus counseling center. These findings have implications for campus outreach programs and in‐session work with clients.
Sexual Assault Prevention Programs for College Men: An Exploratory Evaluation of the Men Against Violence Model
Authors: Choate Laura Hensley
Published: December 2011

This article describes an exploratory evaluation of a rape prevention program targeted toward fraternity members. The program is based on the Men Against Violence (L. Hong, 2000a) model, which emphasizes the association between male role socialization and sexual aggression. Implications for college counselors who conduct rape prevention programs are provided.
Contextual Counseling With Clients of Color: A “Sista” Intervention for African American Female College Students
Authors: Bradley Carla , Sanders Jo Ann Lipford
Published: December 2011

The authors argue that college counselors need to consider culturally appropriate adaptations of traditional counseling. They describe a counseling intervention for African American female college students and present a case study to illustrate the effectiveness of this counseling strategy.
Maladaptive Perfectionism, Adult Attachment, and Self‐Esteem in College Students
Authors: Rice Kenneth G. , Lopez Frederick G.
Published: December 2011

Extending an earlier study that found high self‐esteem to modify the impact of otherwise maladaptive perfectionism on depression, the current study used adult attachment theory to explore the link between perfectionism, self‐esteem, and depression in college students. Results indicated that self‐esteem buffered the effects of maladaptive perfectionism on depression and that adult attachment security moderated the association between perfectionistic self‐doubt and self‐esteem. Counseling implications of these findings are discussed.
Using Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development to Understand the Construction of Healing Narratives
Authors: Cook‐Cottone Catherine P.
Published: December 2011

The construction of healing narratives is a framework within which the college counselor can view the progressive development of the counseling process. The level of a client's narrative processing appears to depend on an interaction between experience‐specific knowledge and experience‐specific emotionality. Implications for college counselors and researchers are discussed.
College Student Wellness: A Comparison Between Traditional‐ and Nontraditional‐Age Students
Authors: Hermon David A. , Davis Greta A.
Published: December 2011

This study examined differences in wellness reported by traditional‐ and nontraditional‐age students as measured by the Wellness Evaluation of Lifestyle (J. E. Myers, T. J. Sweeney, & J. M. Witmer, 1998). Differences were found between the 2 age groups on 4 self‐regulation dimensions: realistic beliefs, sense of control, exercise, and self‐care. Implications for counseling practice and suggestions for future research are discussed.
Wellness of Undergraduates: Comparisons of Traditional and Nontraditional Students
Authors: Myers Jane E. , Mobley A. Keith
Published: December 2011

Wellness scores of 1,249 traditional and 318 nontraditional undergraduate college students revealed low levels of wellness in multiple areas in comparison with non‐student adults and within‐group differences according to demographic variables. Profiles of wellness for traditional‐ and nontraditional‐age students revealed significant differences on 4 subscales. Nontraditional students of color scored lower than traditional Caucasian students on Total Wellness and several component indices. Implications for student development and counseling programs are discussed.
Structural and Concurrent Validity Evidence for the Academic Competence Evaluation Scales‐College Edition
Authors: DiPerna James Clyde
Published: December 2011

The purpose of this study was to explore the structural and concurrent validity of the Academic Competence Evaluation Scales‐College (ACES‐College; J. C. DiPerna & S. N. Elliott, 2001). Results indicated that the ACES‐College is composed of 2 scales—Academic Skills and Academic Enablers—each with multiple subscales. Results also indicated that scores from the ACES‐College are moderately correlated with students' current and cumulative grade point averages. Directions for future research and implications for practice are discussed.
Practical Guidelines for Counseling Students With Disabilities
Authors: Beecher Mark E. , Rabe Rochelle A. , Wilder Lynn K.
Published: December 2011

Counselors and advisers at the postsecondary level frequently work with students with disabilities, yet most have had very little training in this area. The authors discuss general interaction guidelines for working with people with disabilities. They also examine 7 themes that frequently arise when counseling or advising students with disabilities and provide suggestions for addressing the issues associated with these themes.
Further Psychometric Support for the 10‐Item Version of the Perceived Stress Scale
Authors: Roberti Jonathan W. , Harrington Lisa N. , Storch Eric A.
Published: December 2011

Because of increased stress conditions in college students, updated psychometrics of the Perceived Stress Scale, 10‐item version (PSS‐10; S. Cohen & G. Williamson, 1988) are necessary. Participants were 281 undergraduates at 3 public universities. An exploratory factor analysis revealed a 2‐factor structure measuring Perceived Helplessness and Perceived Self‐Efficacy. Normative results, internal consistencies, and construct validity were supported. The current findings reveal that the PSS‐10 is a reliable and valid instrument for assessment of perceived stress in college students.
Using the Multiple Lenses of Identity: Working With Ethnic and Sexual Minority College Students
Authors: Estrada Diane , Rutter Phil
Published: December 2011

The authors discuss the complexities of working with clients with dual minority status (i.e., sexual orientation and ethnicity). The authors explore the multiple contexts that influence ethnic and sexual minority clients' self‐concept. A case illustration of a Puerto Rican lesbian college student is presented, and suggestions for implementing multiple lenses in counseling dual minority clients are offered.
A Simple and Effective Program to Increase Faculty Knowledge of and Referrals to Counseling Centers
Authors: Nolan Susan A. , Pace Kristi A. , Iannelli Richard J. , Palma Thomas V. , Pakalns Gail P.
Published: December 2011

The authors describe a simple, cost‐effective, and empirically supported program to increase faculty referrals of students to counseling centers (CCs). Incoming faculty members at 3 universities received a mailing and personal telephone call from a CC staff member. Faculty assigned to the outreach program had greater knowledge of and rates of referral to CCs than did faculty who received only standard information at faculty orientation. Recommendations for the implementation of this program are discussed.
Muscle Dysmorphia Among College Men: An Emerging Gender‐Related Counseling Concern
Authors: Davey Carla M. , Bishop John B.
Published: December 2011

Recent literature suggests that, like midrange eating disorders among college women, male muscle dysmorphia is emerging as a physical as well as a health concern among college men. The authors define the disorder, review diagnostic and etiological considerations, and discuss the added complication of creatine use to self‐manage muscle dysmorphic symptoms. Implications for the college counseling practice are presented, and the need for a reliable knowledge base to guide practice is emphasized.
Affect Regulation as a Mediator of Attachment and Deliberate Self‐Harm
Authors: Kimball Joan S. , Diddams Margaret
Published: December 2011

The authors used structural equation modeling to test the mediational role of affect regulation on attachment and deliberate self‐harm in 216 undergraduates. Results suggest that affect regulation mediates the relationship between attachment and deliberate self‐harm, providing support for the theoretical importance of attachment and affect regulation in the etiology of self‐harm behaviors. Accordingly, attachment styles should be considered when providing clinical assistance to college students in an effort to improve affect regulation and to treat deliberate self‐harm.
Vocational Safety Preference of College Men With and Without Attention‐Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Canu Will H.
Published: December 2011

For college students with attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is associated with increased accidental injury, mindfulness regarding safety issues in vocational choice may be indicated. In this study, a group of male college students with ADHD‐predominantly inattentive type (ADHD‐IA) reported placing less emphasis on job safety than did their peers when considering their professional direction. College counselors might help prevent work‐related injury for similar clients by broaching the topic of safety when discussing vocational choice.
Utilization of Counseling Services: Comparing International and U.S. College Students
Authors: Mitchell Sharon L. , Greenwood Andrea K. , Guglielmi Maggie C.
Published: December 2011

Counseling center utilization patterns during a 2‐year period for 218 international and 222 U.S. college students were examined. Significant between‐group differences were found with regard to age, academic status, referral source, relationship status, self‐reported concerns, counselor diagnosis, disposition, hospitalization rates, prior counseling experience, and use of crisis appointments. Significant within‐group differences among international students were also found. Implications for improving programs and clinical services are discussed.
Self‐Injury, Gender, and Loneliness Among College Students
Authors: Dellinger‐Ness Lorrie Ann , Handler Leonard
Published: December 2011

Several studies have demonstrated relationships between loneliness and numerous psychological and physical difficulties among college students. The purpose of this study was to examine whether loneliness might be a factor associated with increased risk of self‐injury among college students. The findings did not support the hypothesis that self‐injury would be associated with elevated levels of loneliness. The findings were significant but in the opposite direction than expected. Furthermore, the findings regarding gender are in contrast to findings of previous research.
The Influence of Social Norms on College Student Alcohol and Marijuana Use
Authors: Lewis Todd F. , Clemens Elysia
Published: December 2011

The Alcohol and Other Drug survey (adapted from D. Thombs, 1999) was administered to 235 undergraduates at a southeastern university to assess the influence that gender‐specific normative perceptions have on 2 substance abuse patterns. Multiple regression analyses confirmed that gender‐specific normative beliefs accounted for variance in alcohol use intensity and frequency of marijuana use beyond the variance accounted for by sociodemographic variables. Implications for college counselors are discussed.
Rejection Sensitivity and College Student Depression: Findings and Implications for Counseling
Authors: Mellin Elizabeth A.
Published: December 2011

This study examined whether rejection sensitivity, or the fear of interpersonal rejection, was related to depression among college students. The regression model that resulted from the study indicated that level of rejection sensitivity accounted for approximately 11% of variance in depression among students in the research. Implications for college counseling practice and research are provided.
Clinical Assessment of Dissociative Identity Disorder Among College Counseling Clients
Authors: Levy Benjamin , Swanson Janine E.
Published: December 2011

College counseling professionals address a wide range of complex student mental health concerns. Among these, accurately identifying client presentations of dissociative identity disorder (DID) can be especially challenging because students with DID sometimes present as if they are experiencing another problem, such as a mood, anxiety, or psychotic disorder. This article reviews DID diagnostic criteria, introduces assessment strategies for use during intake and subsequent counseling sessions, and presents case illustrations.
College Student Depression: Counseling Billy
Authors: Mobley A. Keith
Published: December 2011

A substantial portion of the college student population experiences affective disorders. This case study presents the conceptualization, course of treatment, and outcomes for a male college student presenting for counseling with depression. A review of Adlerian, cognitive‐behavioral, and Gestalt techniques is provided.
The Role of Generational Status, Self‐Esteem, Academic Self‐Efficacy, and Perceived Social Support in College Students' Psychological Well‐Being
Authors: Wang Chia‐Chih DC , Castañeda‐Sound Carrie
Published: December 2011

This study examined the influences of generational status, self‐esteem, academic self‐efficacy, and perceived social support on 367 undergraduate college students' well‐being. Findings showed that 1st‐generation students reported significantly more somatic symptoms and lower levels of academic self‐efficacy than did non‐1st‐generation students. In addition, students' generational status was found to moderate predictive effects of perceived family support on stress. Implications for professional practices, limitations, and directions for future research are discussed.
Motivational Factors Underlying College Students' Decisions to Resume Their Educational Pursuits in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
Authors: Phillips Theresa M. , Herlihy Barbara
Published: December 2011

This study explored college student persistence at a historically Black university affected by Hurricane Katrina. Predictor variables including sex, residence status, Pell Grant status, campus housing status, college grade point average, attendance before Hurricane Katrina, and attendance at the university by parents or another close relative were used to predict educational aspirations, campus environment, and financial aid eligibility status as the reasons college students continued their education after Hurricane Katrina.
Counseling Latina/o Students From an Ecological Perspective: Working With Peter
Authors: Cerezo Alison , O'Neil Maya E. , McWhirter Benedict T.
Published: December 2011

This case study describes the experiences of a Mexican American college student addressing difficulties with academic motivation and social adjustment to college. The authors present a counseling intervention that is ecologically focused and designed to help the student develop critical consciousness regarding ethnic and social class identity.
An Alternative Counseling Model for Alcohol Abuse in College: A Case Study
Authors: Hayes B. Grant , Curry Jennifer , Freeman Mark S. , Kuch Tyson H.
Published: December 2011

Abstinence education remains a prevailing approach for addressing college student alcohol abuse. This case study illustrates an alternative method of intervening that combines motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and a brief solution‐focused model. The counseling approach illustrated emphasizes reduction in, rather than abstinence from, drinking behaviors and therefore may be especially useful on campuses where cultural context rejects abstinence and where many student constituents resist engaging in traditional abstinence approaches.
Emergent Supervisors: Comparing Counseling Center and Non‐Counseling‐Center Interns' Supervisory Training Experiences
Authors: Crook‐Lyon Rachel E. , Presnell Jennifer , Silva Lynda , Suyama Mich , Stickney Janine
Published: December 2011

Predoctoral interns' responses to an internship supervision training questionnaire indicated that counseling center interns supervised more trainees, received more supervision in their supervisory roles, reported more supervision training activities, and yielded higher supervisor development scores than did non‐counseling‐center interns. A qualitative analysis of participants' responses showed that non‐counseling‐center interns desired more supervision training and opportunities to provide supervision during their internship year than did counseling center interns.
The Role of Ethnic Identity, Gender Roles, and Multicultural Training in College Counselors' Multicultural Counseling Competence: A Mediation Model
Authors: Chao Ruth Chu‐Lien , Nath Sanjay R.
Published: December 2011

Structural equation modeling with survey data from 313 college counselors revealed that multicultural training significantly mediated the impact of both ethnic identity and gender roles on multicultural counseling competence (MCC), explaining 24% of MCC variance. Results indicated that college counselors need to be aware of their own gender roles and ethnic identity to be culturally competent and highlighted the mediational role that training plays in achieving MCC.
Understanding and Responding to the Career Counseling Needs of International College Students on U.S. Campuses
Authors: Crockett Stephanie A. , Hays Danica G.
Published: December 2011

The authors believe that international students, increasingly visible on U.S. campuses, tend to confront unique career development challenges and often experience heightened vocational difficulty. In this article, the authors present 3 themes regarding international students' career needs derived from the current literature: career placement needs, individual factors mediating international student career needs and barriers, and help‐seeking behaviors. Implications for college counseling professionals and suggested future research directions are discussed.
Career Support Group for Latino/a College Students
Authors: Berríos‐Allison Ana C.
Published: December 2011

Culturally derived career counseling groups constitute a potentially promising way of providing supportive experiences for Latino/a college students. These groups can facilitate Latino/a students' help‐seeking behavior, address general college transition needs, add new coping skills, resolve developmental issues, and respond to career concerns. The author finds these groups useful for promoting overall wellness; improving academic performance, retention, and graduation rates; and enhancing successful transitioning into the job market and/or the continuation of postgraduation plans.
Examining Victimization and Psychological Distress in Transgender College Students
Authors: Effrig Jessica C. , Bieschke Kathleen J. , Locke Benjamin D.
Published: December 2011

Treatment‐seeking and non‐treatment‐seeking transgender college students were examined with regard to victimization and psychological distress. Findings showed that transgender college students had elevated rates of distress as compared with college students who identified as men or women. Results indicated that treatment‐seeking and non‐treatment‐seeking transgender college students did not significantly differ with regard to psychological distress or experiences of victimization, with the exception of rates of suicidal ideation.
Challenging Stereotypes of Eating and Body Image Concerns Among College Students: Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment of Diverse Populations
Authors: Nelson Dana L. , Castonguay Louis G. , Locke Benjamin D.
Published: December 2011

The authors describe a study that was conducted to provide better understanding of eating and body image concerns among clients in university counseling centers. First, they explored the prevalence of such concerns among stereotype‐congruent (White, heterosexual, female) and stereotype‐incongruent groups (e.g., ethnic/sexual minorities, men). Then, because some groups may use compensatory behaviors not adequately captured by current definitions of eating disorders, they specifically examined body image disturbance among these groups.
Experiences of Prejudice, Role Difficulties, and Counseling Self‐Efficacy Among U.S. Racial and Ethnic Minority Supervisees Working With White Supervisors
Authors: Nilsson Johanna E. , Duan Changming
Published: December 2011

This study explored supervision experiences in 69 U.S. racial/ethnic minority supervisees working with White supervisors. The results demonstrated that perceived prejudice was associated with role ambiguity and role conflict in supervision, suggesting that supervision may not occur in isolation from trainees' lived experience. Implications for training and research are addressed.

Este estudio exploró las experiencias durante la supervisión de 69 estadounidenses pertenecientes a minorías raciales/étnicas trabajando con supervisores Blancos. Los resultados demostraron que el perjuicio observado estaba asociado con la ambigüedad del rol y el conflicto del rol en la supervisión, lo que sugiere que no puede darse una supervisión aislada de la experiencia vital del aprendiz. Se abordan las implicaciones para la formación e investigación.
THEORY AVERSION IN EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING
Authors: Lister James L.
Published: December 2011

It is posited that theory aversion, the counselor's avoidance of abstractions which constitute the conceptual framework for his practice, is particularly characteristic of employment counselors. Aspects of the employment counselor's experience and preparation are discussed as possible sources of theory aversion, and some approaches for reducing theory aversion are presented.
BEYOND SCHOOL COUNSELING
Authors: Herbert David J.
Published: December 2011

An appeal is made for less emphasis upon separate programs and certification in counselor education. The employment service counselor and the rehabilitation counselor are discussed. Preparation of a generic counselor should receive priority over programs which contribute to attitudinal and operational isolation. A request is made for the development of mutual respect for the competencies and professional contributions of counselors employed outside the school setting.
SCHOOL COUNSELORS HELP OUT THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
Authors: Sudweeks Leslie L.
Published: December 2011

For several years the Employment Service has been hiring school counselors to augment counseling staff in local offices during the summer months when school was not in session. The program has grown each year, and the results have more than exceeded expectations.
USE OF THE GATB IN PREDICTING SUCCESS ON THE TESTS OF GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Brenna David W.
Published: December 2011

An attempt was made to determine how useful the General Aptitude Test Battery can be when used as a predictor of success on the Tests of General Educational Development. The General Ability and Verbal Aptitude subtests of the GATB were found to be the best predictors. Estimating the applicant's chance of passing the GED from the ‘G’ and ‘V’ scores was discussed.
CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL AND DROPOUT MDTA TRAINEES1
Authors: Kult Dennis , Trotter Ann B. , Western Judy L.
Published: December 2011

A study was designed to compare several variables of Manpower Development Training Act (MDTA) clients who dropped out of the program with those of clients who completed the program. A random sample of application cards was drawn for individuals enrolled in MDTA adult classes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Trainees who completed the program were more likely to be married, older, characterized by a more stable employment history prior to entering the program, and slightly more educated than were program dropouts. Clients who completed the program versus those who did not were not significantly different on the following variables: (1) sex; (2) counseling versus no counseling; (3) race; and (4) client reported physical disability.
ACADEMIC LEVEL OF POVERTY PROGRAM ENROLLEES: A NEW LOOK
Authors: Jarmin Harl R. , Stranges Richard J.
Published: December 2011

The Adult Basic Learning Examination was administered to 393 enrollees in a Concentrated Employment Program. On the basis of this investigation it was found that trainees obtained higher scores in the language skills than in computational areas. The suitability of the ABLE as a screening instrument for poverty programs is discussed.
PREDICTION OF WORK RELEASE SUCCESS AT A FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION USING THE MMPI
Authors: Levison Robert L. , DeBlassie Richard R. , Williams James D.
Published: December 2011

A pilot study was conducted at a federal correctional institution to determine the extent to which personality factors, as measured by the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), were related to work release success. The results indicated that only one MMPI scale (Pa) was significantly related to an inmate's success in the work release program. Implications for further research are discussed in the article.
MEASURING AGENCY ATMOSPHERE AND COUNSELOR STYLE
Authors: Anderson Wayne , Weinberg Sheldon
Published: December 2011

A preliminary questionnaire designed to measure confrontive counseling styles was given to 101 counselors from the state division of vocational rehabilitation (DVR) and the state employment service (ES). The responses were analyzed to see which items discriminated between agencies and between the counselors' sexes, ages, levels of education, and number of years with the agency. There were 13 significant (p = .01) items and they are described and discussed.
THE INVOLUNTARY CLIENT
Authors: Hackney Harold
Published: December 2011

The involuntary client is a frequently encountered problem in employment counseling and other social agency counseling. Possible reasons for his recalcitrance are examined and their implications for the counseling relationship are discussed. Four necessary conditions for working with involuntary clients are proposed and strategies are suggested for meeting these conditions.
Married Women's Name Styles and Interest in Continuing Education
Authors: FARLEY JENNIE
Published: December 2011

This study uncovers a relationship between the way a married woman chooses to style her name and the extent to which she expresses interest in continuing education. The woman who chooses an independent name style is more likely to express interest in further training. She may differ in self‐image from the woman who identifies herself by a dependent name style. Counselors who seek to help women through mid‐career transitions may come to see name style as an important indicator of women's attitudes and one which may, in turn, affect others' attitudes toward them.
Counseling Middle‐Aged and Older Workers
Authors: TOMITA KIKU
Published: December 2011

Employment counselors can play an important role in helping mature job seekers obtain work. Case studies are cited in which applicants were assisted by the counselor in assessing their experience and abilities and relating them to the job market. Testing may be a useful tool in the assessment process. Among the types of cases discussed are retirees who want to return to work, homemakers reentering the business world, and men and women seeking a change of occupations.
Counselors' Evaluation of Rogers‐Perls‐Ellis's Relationship Skills
Authors: WOODARD WALLACE S. , BURCK HARMAN D. , SWEENEY PATRICK
Published: December 2011

Twenty‐two participants (12 employment counselors and 10 counselor supervisors) attended a three‐week workshop on enhancing relationship skills, after which each participant evaluated the Rogers, Perls, and Ellis film, Three Approaches to Psychotherapy, on 15 skills. Results indicate that there was general agreement between the counselors and the supervisors when judging levels of therapist functioning by the relationship skills. However, they also show that within each group there is wide divergence of judgment. Neither counselors nor supervisors agree among themselves on their evaluation of the relationship skills of Rogers, Ellis, and Perls. Implications are drawn for the use of the film as a training/evaluation aid for employment counselors and supervisors.
Campus Career Guidance: Assessment and a Model
Authors: BERGESON ROLAND G. , ROOST AIN , PHILLIPS HUGH
Published: December 2011

This article reports a model for assessment of the needs and resources for career guidance on the college campus and the results of one such assessment. Students' need for career guidance was assessed by opinion polls on campus. Resources available on campus were assessed by structured interviews with all department chairpersons and deans. Graduates' views of the usefulness of college education as career preparation were obtained through mailed questionnaires.

Results indicate that (a) family and personal friends have the greatest influence on career choice, (b) university departments supply very limited resources for aid in career choice, and (c) most graduates view their college major as a necessary or desirable prerequisite for their current employment. Recommendations are made for action that counseling centers, college divisions, and departments can take to improve career guidance resources on campus.
Rehabilitation Counseling and the Ex‐Offender
Authors: KRIEGER GEORGE W.
Published: December 2011

Ex‐offenders present a number of difficulties to rehabilitation counselors. Counselors must be aware of their own strengths and limitations, the special needs of their clients, and society's perceptions of ex‐offenders. In many respects ex‐offenders can be seen as “socially disabled” persons, subject to the same treatment as other minority groups. Both counselors and clients must work to overcome barriers in the counseling relationship. Certain affirmative approaches are discussed, including self‐help groups, peer counseling, and the use of paraprofessionals.
A Model Program for Counseling and Placement of Offenders
Authors: BENNIGHT KATHERINE C.
Published: December 2011

This article describes the Maryland Comprehensive Offender Model Program (COMIP), designed to deliver manpower services to offenders while they are incarcerated and until they are placed in training or employment. Counseling was based on the Reality Therapy model with a high structured format for group sessions. The GATB and NATB were used for vocational planning; Holland's Self‐Directed Search was the most effective interest instrument. Supportive services were minimal and consisted mainly of arranging housing and temporary public assistance grants. Over half of the placements stemmed from individual job development and this resulted in a placement rate higher than that usually achieved with applicants who do not have multiple barriers to employment.
Counseling Supervision and Consultation: A Psychobehavioral Approach
Authors: BRUCE TED A. , KEELIN PETER W.
Published: December 2011

The Florida Bureau of Employment Service within the Florida Department of Commerce has developed and implemented a competency‐based counselor training model. The model has established competencies for counselors in the areas of relationship skills, career development, individual and group assessment, group guidance and counseling, continuity of services, community relations skills, professional development and workload, and intra‐office relationships. In the supervisory portion of the model competencies were explicated in the areas of supervisory skills, assuming that all the counselor competencies are also present in the supervisor's behavior. This article is limited to a discussion of the basic components of the supervisory model and the presentation of an actual case, to illustrate its direct application in the field.
The Response Maze: A Training and Evaluation Tool or Porteus' Complaint
Authors: SCHMIDT JAMES C. , MEYER DAVID P.
Published: December 2011

An adaptation of the “Action Maze”—a problem situation requiring manager trainees to choose between alternative courses of action, each of which leads to a new situation with new alternatives—is proposed for training counselors. Advantages and limitations of this adaptation, entitled the “Response Maze,” are enumerated, possible other uses of the technique are considered, suggestions for constructing such a maze are offered, and a sample Response Maze for readers is included.
An Odyssey Back Into the Labor Market
Authors: CARLSON HARRIETT
Published: December 2011

Survival? Yes, it is possible; but only through growth, the willingness to risk what is, for the sake of what is yet to happen. (Howe 1971)
Brief Answers to 20 Questions About Group Counseling
Authors: VRIEND JOHN
Published: December 2011

The author, President of the Association for Specialists in Group Work, a counselor trainer, and a consultant on group counseling, reports the questions he is most often asked and frames his responses in plain language so they may be immediately understood and useful. Although mindful of beginning group counselors, the author speaks clearly in this article to practicing group counselors, drawing on his own extensive experience.
Behavioral Treatment of Test Anxiety in a Drug Abuse Vocational Rehabilitation Day Program
Authors: WEINER HARVEY , PADGETT WILLIAM L. , MILLER EDWARD L.
Published: December 2011

Anxiety is one of the critical factors present in initiating and maintaining a drug‐dependent pattern of behavior. This study examines test anxiety. The objective was to determine if a behavioral approach can be applied to the treatment of test anxiety in a vocational rehabilitation program for drug abuse clients. A case history is presented. Procedural details for applying behavioral techniques are discussed. The results of the study indicate that the treatment strategies selected were effective in reducing test anxiety. One of the side effects of using an approach that puts the technology of behavior change into the hands of the client is that the skills learned during treatment can be used to cope with problems other than those discussed with the counselor.
The Role of a Psychologist in a Forensic Hospital
Authors: COLLUM LEROY , SHARP MICHAEL
Published: December 2011

The role of a psychologist as a forensic specialist in a psychiatric hospital that specializes in patients who are a part of the criminal justice system is discussed. This article describes the dual role of a psychologist in a forensic hospital and pertinent issues that confront a psychologist in such an institution. Emphasis is given to the responsibility that psychologists have, both to the patients in their care and to the society that has entrusted those patients to their care.
Vocational Services for Older Adults or “I Want to Work, But …”
Authors: SMITH S. MAE , GOLDEN BONNIE J.
Published: December 2011

The need for counseling and guidance services for the older job seeker has been stated and described in employment and counseling literature. This article describes one program designed to meet that need through 12‐hour job readiness workshops, mini‐workshops, and an employment information showcase.
The Employment Interview Workshop: A Focus on Communication Skills
Authors: CISSNA KENNETH N. , CARTER DAVID A.
Published: December 2011

The employment interview is essentially a communication situation in which skill in communication is the important determinant of success. In a workshop that focuses attention on those critical interview communication skills that often distinguish the successful applicant, the authors discuss what makes a competent communicator and describe possible workshop components and their integration into successful training workshops.
An Examination of the Variables Related to Minority Youth Employment
Authors: PRICE‐CURTIS WILLIAM , JARVIS CAROLYN HUNTER
Published: December 2011

This study involves an examination of the postprogram experiences of youth in the National Urban League Youth Career Development Project. It seeks to identify those factors responsible for helping some participants secure and maintain employment. Likewise, it attempts to determine impediments for participants who either never found employment or found employment but were unable to retain their jobs.
Employment and Urban Native Canadians
Authors: ABRAHAMS‐MACLACHLAN CARYL , MAYS JANET , TASCA FLAVIO , CAMPBELL KENNETH G.
Published: December 2011

Designed to measure differences in employment issues between a selected native Canadian Indian group and a non‐native comparison group in Toronto, the study demonstrated that given similar circumstances for comparison, Native Canadians are less formally educated and skill trained than are non‐natives of comparable age, sex, and education. Respondents under the age of 25 and over 50 earned substantially less than respondents within that age range.
Anecdotes for Practitioners
Authors: BENNIGHT KATY
Published: December 2011

The purpose of this section is to allow our readers the chance to publish “anecdotes” concerning cases they have dealt with as counseling professionals. Stories about problems that you handled, either successfully or unsuccessfully, new of new programs or procedures, or comments on what is happening in the world of counseling—all are appropriate topics for upcoming issues. If you are or have been involved in something you think is interesting, write it down, and don't worry about the prose—that's our job. Send your material to Katy Bennight, 656 S. W. Fourth Terrace, Florida City, Florida 33034.
The Motivation Analysis Test: An Introduction and Example
Authors: BOLTON BRIAN
Published: December 2011

This article describes the theoretical basis of the Motivation Analysis Test (MAT) and summarizes its major trait‐dimensions and their interrelationships. MAT interpretation is illustrated on 205 disadvantaged females.
Implementing an Employee Assistance Program
Authors: GAM JOHN , SAUSER WILLIAM I. , EVANS KENNETH L. , LAIR CHARLES V.
Published: December 2011

This article describes in detail the implementation of an employee assistance program in a textile plant. It reviews the historical development, referral process, and termination guidelines of the program and contains descriptive statistics for six periods of the program's operation.
The Eureka—A Tool for Career Counseling
Authors: GOW ROBERT F.
Published: December 2011

This article discusses the use of the Eureka for those seeking employment during the current economic trends affecting the labor market. Clients using this approach will be exposed to a wider variety of occupational options, thus expanding their range of realistic choices. The Eureka offers direction and current reliable information about the labor market in a short period of time.
The Conference: Encouraging Others to Change Their Behavior
Authors: WILBURN KENNETH T.
Published: December 2011

Counselors should prepare for the one‐to‐one conference by predetermining a strategy and expected conference outcomes. The proper use of persuasive data, management of the conference climate, effective use of praise, and appropriate closing activities significantly affect the success of the conference. This article provides a model for implementing these concepts and a conference check sheet for drill and practice in their use.
Intrinsic And Extrinsic Motivation and Attitudes Toward Professional Continuing Education: Implications for the Counselor
Authors: DRUMMOND ROBERT J. , CROLL JAMES C.
Published: December 2011

The purpose of this study was to investigate intrinsic and extrinsic motivation of individuals enrolled in a continuing education program. The types of couseling strategies and programs to help workers increase their self‐confidence are discussed.
In the Field: The Evaluation of an Employee Assistance Program
Authors: GAM JOHN , SAUSER WILLIAM I. , EVANS KENNETH L. , LAIR CHARLES V.
Published: December 2011

This article presents the results of an evaluative study of an employee assistance program sponsored by the Russell Corporation, an apparel manufacturing firm. Its results suggest that the program is beneficial in terms of both productivity enhancement and humanitarianism.
Client Conceptions of Change in Career Development and Career Counseling
Authors: YOUNG RICHARD A.
Published: December 2011

This article illustrates the ways in which clients in career counseling think about the types of change in their career lives and about the determinants of change. It is based on an analysis of the interview data of a few adult clients. Two category systems are proposed as representative of the clients' thinking about change in these domains.
Factors Predicting Success in Training and Employment for WIN Clients in Southern Nevada
Authors: GLADSTONE LORRAINE , TRIMMER HARVEY W.
Published: December 2011

In this study we sought to assess WIN clients with the USES General Aptitude Test Battery, the Basic Occupational Literacy Test, and the Jackson Vocational Interest Survey. The available data are analyzed for indications of success in training and eventual employment.
Factors Affecting Employment and Job Satisfaction of Vietnamese Refugees
Authors: ANH NGUYEN T. , HEALY CHARLES C.
Published: December 2011

Vietnamese refugees reporting job satisfaction have been in the United States longer and are more proficient in speaking English than dissatisfied refugees, but they are not more positive about job‐seeking resources.
Value Satisfaction as a Function of Role Salience, Age, and Sex
Authors: RICHMOND JAYNE
Published: December 2011

This study explores the interactions of age, sex, and role salience toward predicting value satisfaction in career decision making among community college students. Suggestions of ways employment counselors can assess values in all aspects of an individual's life‐style for use in career‐life planning are offered.
The Job Hunt: A Modern Test of Survival
Authors: KIMELDORF MARTIN
Published: December 2011

Job clubs and other self‐directed group job search processes have proven successful interventions. Job Search Education attempts to convert this process for use in secondary and postsecondary educational settings, and combines self‐assessment with self‐directed job seeking. The two processes are compared.
Liberal Arts Graduates and the Job Search: The Employer's Perspective
Authors: BJORKQUIST PATRICIA M.
Published: December 2011

In a survey of recruiters whose companies hire liberal arts graduates, employers suggested the educational qualities they found most attractive and offered recommendations for the job search.
The College Placement Office and Small Business: Building A Linkage
Authors: HOSTETTLER RICHARD K. , SWIFT JOHN S.
Published: December 2011

College placement counselors face a tight employment market for their graduates when considering the reduced hiring taking place at most major corporations. The results of this study indicate that small businesses offer new job opportunities for graduates if colleges create good relationships with them.
A Common Sense Approach: Fighting Poverty Among Single‐Parent Families
Authors: BRADLEY DEANYA N.
Published: December 2011

The author reviews current trends, predictions, and statistics concerning single‐parent families living in poverty and provides a common sense approach for support groups and networks.
Career Counseling for High School Students, Grades 10–12
Authors: MILLER MARK J.
Published: December 2011

The author describes the general characteristics of the secondary school student and suggests pragmatic activities and strategies counselors can use to assist students with occupational decision making.
Relationships Between Job Mobility and Perceived Success of Black Managers
Authors: SPAICHTS ERNEST , KEYS PAUL R.
Published: December 2011

The purposes of this investigation were to determine the role of career mobility and perceived career success by Black managers and to describe common career and personal traits among successful Black managers.
Career Status and Satisfaction of Recent Graduates in Business and in Arts and Humanities
Authors: MARTINEZ ALYCE C. , SEDLACEK WILLIAM E. , BACHHUBER THOMAS D.
Published: December 2011

Students in both groups had found jobs and were generally satisfied with them. Business graduates needed help beyond job entry, but arts and humanities graduates needed help with job‐entry skills.
Outcomes from Job‐Recruiting Efforts To Assist Black Veterans
Authors: BRADLEY LORETTA J. , KENNEDY R. BRYAN
Published: December 2011

to ascertain whether the Veteran's Readjustment Program (VRP) brought a significantly larger percentage of Black Vietnam War veterans into the work force at the U.S. Army Missile Command Center than did traditional Office of Personnel Management recruitment procedures.
The New Job Outlook: Preparing for the Years Ahead
Authors: OLNEY CLAUDE W.
Published: December 2011

In this article, the author deals with the employment and career opportunities that will prevail from the present to the year 2000, with emphasis on the projected labor shortage.
Media Career Perceptions: Where the Students and Professionals Differ
Authors: BARBER SUSANNA , BAUKUS ROBERT
Published: December 2011

In this study the author compares the perceptions of undergraduates and working professionals about media jobs. Students overestimated the amount of reward they would gain from their work and underestimated the amount of clerical work they would have to do each day.
Academic Self‐Concept of Older Adults in Career Transition
Authors: GILKISON BETTY , DRUMMOND ROBERT J.
Published: December 2011

The authors investigated the academic self‐concept of students age 50 and older who are in career transition to identify their perceptions of their academic abilities and the teaching and learning environment.
Work‐Related Stress and Coping Strategies of Professional Women
Authors: LONG BONITA C.
Published: December 2011

Using data from interviews with professional women on their work‐related stress and coping processes, the author identified those who were good and poor at coping.
College Students' Reactions to the Criteria Recommended for Selecting Employment Referents
Authors: RALSTON STEVEN MICHAEL
Published: December 2011

This investigation offers a concise review of the literature concerning the selection of employment referents and tests the extent to which college students value the recommended selection criteria.
Career Counseling for the Elementary School Child: Grades K‐5
Authors: MILLER MARK J.
Published: December 2011

The field of occupational psychology relies heavily on the idea that vocational behavior is a developmental process (Vondracek & Kirchner, 1974). This article describes first the general characteristics of the elementary school child, followed by pragmatic activities and strategies for counselors to use at this level.
Occupational Representativeness and Prestige Rating: Some Observations
Authors: PARKER HARRY J. , CHAN FONG , SAPER BERNARD
Published: December 2011

The authors examine occupational representativeness for its effect on prestige ratings. Compositions of occupational listings do not affect ratings. Career counseling implications are noted.
The Effects of Program Length and Participant Characteristics on Group Career‐Counseling Outcomes
Authors: McAULIFFE GARRETT J. , FREDRICKSON RONALD
Published: December 2011

In this study the authors compare two group career decision‐making courses with a comparison group on such factors as occupational certainty and satisfaction, appropriateness, and information‐seeking behavior. The results were mixed, but generally the 20‐session course was favored by study participants.
Career Education for Adults With Mental Disabilities
Authors: KANCHIER CAROLE
Published: December 2011

This article provides an overview of assessment and counseling tools and strategies that may be used by employment counselors when working with adults who have mild and moderate mental disabilities.
Sex and Race Bias in Employment Decisions: Black Women Considered
Authors: McRAE MARY B.
Published: December 2011

The purpose of this investigation was to explore sex and race discrimination in employment at the managerial level, with special focus on Black women.
Leisure Counseling: An Antidote for “The Living Death”
Authors: LIPTAK JOHN J.
Published: December 2011

Employment counselors need to assist their clients in the exploration of leisure interests as an antidote to unemployment or “the living death.”