Effectiveness Related to Personality and Demographic Characteristics of Secondary School Counselors

In a study of 123 secondary school counselors in three states the authors found significant correlations among tested personality characteristics and supervisor-rated job performance. Counselors rated as effective by supervisors expressed higher job satisfaction, tested higher in tolerance for ambiguity and in self-esteem, and had more congruent personality-environment Holland codes than did their ineffective counterparts. Sex, age, years of experience, certification status, and academic degrees held were not correlated with effectiveness ratings. Results were considered tentative and heuristic in nature because many aspects of effectiveness could not be tested.     

Out of Harm's Way: Enhancing Monitoring and Dismissal Processes in Counselor Education Programs

This article addresses student counselor impairment related to the potential for harm to clients. Concrete suggestions are given for enhancing monitoring and dismissal processes in counselor training programs.     

A Comparison of Counselor Interview Responses and Helpee Behavioral Changes

There was a statistically significant difference in measured behavioral changes of a group of helpees aided by counselors who scored high or low on Carkhuff measures. There seemed to be a direct correlation between desirable counseling processes and later positive outcomes according to ratings on a behavioral scale. Limitations of the study and implications for counselor-education programs are discussed.