Journal of Counseling & Development

doi: 10.1002/j.2164-4918.1979.tb05389.xpmid: N/A

Ritter, Kathleen Y.

doi: 10.1002/j.2164-4918.1979.tb05390.xpmid: N/A

In this article, the future of the counseling profession is viewed from the perspective of students who are currently enrolled in a particular training program. Descriptive characteristics (age, sex, marital status, years of teaching experience, years of counseling experience, hours employed per week, locations of employment, future career goals, and Personal Orientation Inventory scores) are reported for these students. In some cases, comparative data from other programs are provided and possible trends discussed. Speculations are made regarding social influences on training programs and possible long‐range implications for the profession. Last, and most important, colleague response is invited.

Gladding, Samuel T.

doi: 10.1002/j.2164-4918.1979.tb05391.xpmid: N/A

Poetry is an effective, creative tool in counseling. This article enumerates the advantages of using poetry and poetic methods (e.g., such language makes use of a natural system of communication) and mentions techniques for incorporating either the poem as a whole or in part. Ways of creating poetic awareness in counseling are emphasized. Guidelines for when to use poetry in counseling are suggested along with cautions on the incorporation of this method.

O'Brien, Charles R.; Johnson, Josephine L.; Miller, Barbara

doi: 10.1002/j.2164-4918.1979.tb05392.xpmid: N/A

Although counseling older individuals requires the use of basic helping skills, other complementary phases of working with this special population must be addressed. This article outlines the multiple‐loss aspect of the aging individual's environment and suggests some specific strategies for assisting these persons to realize their ongoing potential and residual personal strength.

Crabbs, Michael A.

doi: 10.1002/j.2164-4918.1979.tb05393.xpmid: N/A

Fantasy activity has long been recognized as a normal psychological process that individuals use to deal with emotions, goals, and beliefs. Recent developments in this area have led some counselors to employ fantasy as a technique in the counseling relationship. This article explores the development of fantasy activity as a part of career development, reviews relevant research, and cites examples of the use and implementation of fantasy.

Kuh, George D.

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Women are no longer underrepresented in student‐personnel preparation programs. Although this situation is noteworthy, it may not be without potentially frustrating consequences for the increased number of female master's degree graduates who are seeking a limited number of entry‐level positions. Whether the increase in women will have deleterious effects on placement remains to be seen. In the meantime, women (and men) should be made aware of the inherent free‐market employment risks when contemplating a career in student‐personnel work.

Moreland, John R.

doi: 10.1002/j.2164-4918.1979.tb05395.xpmid: N/A

Current models of personality and career development are criticized for their failure to recognize the developmental processes that occur throughout adulthood. Recent research in adult personality and social development suggests that adults experience a number of predictable transitional and stable periods, each of which is characterized by specific developmental tasks. The implications of this research for counseling psychologists' work with adult clients are discussed. Counseling psychologists are encouraged to adopt a more positive view of the roles that crises play in adult personality and career growth.

Sandmeyer, Louise E.; Ranck, Annette W.; Chiswick, Nancy R.

doi: 10.1002/j.2164-4918.1979.tb05396.xpmid: N/A

The demand for assertiveness‐training groups and the effective use of paraprofessionals in skills training were influential factors in the authors' decision to develop a peer assertiveness‐training program. This program extends the availability of assertiveness training to students through the use of paraprofessionals as group leaders. This article describes a format for developing a peer assertiveness‐training program and is based on the authors' experience conducting this program during the 1977–78 academic year at Pennsylvania State University.

Capuzzi, Dave; Gossman, Larry; Whiston, Sue; Surdam, Joy

doi: 10.1002/j.2164-4918.1979.tb05397.xpmid: N/A

Because of the benefits of group‐counseling experiences, the lack of psychological services for older adults, and the unique concerns of aged women, a group‐counseling program for aged women was conducted. The results of these efforts are presented for the purposes of sharing the proposed program sequence, describing what actually took place during the group sessions, conveying the comments and reactions offered by the group participants, and summarizing what we learned about facilitating groups for aged women.

Marion, Robert L.

doi: 10.1002/j.2164-4918.1979.tb05398.xpmid: N/A

In many school systems in the country, especially in urban areas, large numbers of adolescent students feel alienated and frustrated because they are not allowed to participate in the decision‐making process and in school activities. The result of this lack of participation is illustrated by the large number of adolescents who drop out, are pushed out, or are suspended and expelled. Unless these students become involved, rehabilitated, and their leadership potential is developed, the gap will continue to widen between those who have assumed leadership through authority (administrators, teachers, and counselors) and those who are most affected by a lack of involvement (students).