Introduction: Why Apply Vocational Psychology to Criminal Justice Populations?
The criminal justice population has experienced exponential growth in recent decades. Yet, counseling and vocational psychology has not kept pace in addressing the vocational needs of this population. A recent literature search in counseling and vocational journals found that in the last quarter century, only 14 articles have been published that focus on this topic. Among these, even fewer are focused on developing effective vocational interventions for this population. The articles in this major contribution endeavor to begin filling this gap by (a) demonstrating the need and applicability for applying counseling and voca...
Source: The Counseling Psychologist - September 4, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Varghese, F. P., Cummings, D. L. Tags: Major Contribution Source Type: research
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Source: The Counseling Psychologist - September 4, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Call to Integrate Religious Communities Into Practice: The Case of Sikhs
Sikhs, an ethnic and religious minority group in the United States, have seen a significant shift in their social location since 9/11. They have experienced harassment and violence beyond race and ethnicity to the visible markers of the religion (e.g., turbans). In this article, we address how counseling psychology is uniquely positioned to work with Sikhs given these circumstances. We provide an overview of Sikh Americans, including specific experiences that may affect treatment such as race-based traumatic injury, identification as a part of a visible religious minority group, and the impact of historic community-level t...
Source: The Counseling Psychologist - June 27, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ahluwalia, M. K., Alimchandani, A. Tags: Practice Forum Source Type: research
Heterosexual Persons' Perceptions Regarding Language Use in Counseling: Extending Dorland and Fischer (2001)
An important original study by Dorland and Fischer noted how the use of inclusive language can affect the therapeutic relationship positively for gay, lesbian, and bisexual clients. In this extension of that study with heterosexual participants (N = 179), there seemed to be low, but positive, salience of the language used by the therapist. These participants showed negligible, but positive, sensitization to issues related to inclusiveness, so the ethical practice of inclusive language use seems to have little downside (and potentially a large positive impact). (Source: The Counseling Psychologist)
Source: The Counseling Psychologist - June 27, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ross, A. D., Waehler, C. A., Gray, T. N. Tags: Regular Manscripts Source Type: research
Time Management, Passion, and Collaboration: A Qualitative Study of Highly Research Productive Counseling Psychologists
The present study interviewed 17 of the most research-productive counseling psychologists within APA-accredited counseling psychology programs. Using Consensual Qualitative Research, seven domains emerged from the interviews: root of productivity, personality characteristics, productivity strategies, work environment, nonwork life, impact, and tips. Within these domains, 13 general categories emerged and 19 typical categories emerged. Overall, these participants were successful early in their careers, received mentorship/support while in graduate school, chose research topics that were salient to them and about which they ...
Source: The Counseling Psychologist - June 27, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Duffy, R. D., Torrey, C. L., Bott, E. M., Allan, B. A., Schlosser, L. Z. Tags: Regular Manscripts Source Type: research
Stigma for Seeking Therapy: Self-Stigma, Social Stigma, and Therapeutic Processes
The current study examined the associations among clients’ perceptions of self- and social stigma for seeking help, session outcomes, and working alliance. Ninety-one clients were treated by 26 therapists, at a large university counseling center. All clients were currently in therapy. We expected that clients’ perceptions of self- and social stigma would be negatively associated with session outcomes and working alliance, after controlling for number of sessions, psychological well-being, and client and therapist race/ethnicity and sex. The results showed that clients’ perceptions of self-stigma (but not ...
Source: The Counseling Psychologist - June 27, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Owen, J., Thomas, L., Rodolfa, E. Tags: Regular Manscripts Source Type: research
Lesbian and Gay Affirmative Therapy Competency, Self-Efficacy, and Personality in Psychology Trainees
This study explored the relationship between therapist personality, self-reported lesbian and gay (LG) affirmative therapy competency, and demonstrated LG affirmative therapy competency utilizing an analogue methodology with 212 therapists-in-training. Participants were randomly assigned to review one of four vignettes that varied the sexual orientation and presenting concern of the characters depicted. The experimental design was a 3 (Openness to Experience: Very High/High/Average) x 2 (Gay/Lesbian Vignette) x 2 (Relationship/Adjustment Vignette) factorial with three dependent variables (i.e., case conceptualization abili...
Source: The Counseling Psychologist - June 27, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: O'Shaughnessy, T., Spokane, A. R. Tags: Regular Manscripts Source Type: research
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Source: The Counseling Psychologist - June 27, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Role of Uniforms in the Body Image of Female College Volleyball Players
In this study, the authors qualitatively examined the experiences of female intercollegiate volleyball players to better understand their beliefs about their bodies—both as athletes and as women outside of sport—in addition to whether perceptions about their revealing sports uniforms were related to body image. Results indicated that body image among female student athletes is a multidimensional construct. Participants reported conflicting messages about their bodies in regard to how they look on the court and how they are supposed to look off the court. In addition, results suggested that revealing uniforms co...
Source: The Counseling Psychologist - June 12, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steinfeldt, J. A., Zakrajsek, R. A., Bodey, K. J., Middendorf, K. G., Martin, S. B. Tags: Regular Manuscripts Source Type: research
Asian American Acculturation and Enculturation: Construct Clarification and Measurement Consolidation
An overview of the evolution of Asian American acculturation and enculturation theory and measurement is offered, focusing on major theoretical advancements and methodological issues that are salient for measuring these constructs. Informed by these considerations, an empirical approach is taken to clarifying the dimensions of Asian American acculturation and enculturation in existing measures. Existing measures of Asian American acculturation and enculturation as well as items from some population-nonspecific measures were selected for consolidation, with attention to item content, uniqueness, and format variability. Expl...
Source: The Counseling Psychologist - June 12, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Zhang, S., Moradi, B. Tags: Regular Manuscripts Source Type: research
Examining Internationalization in U.S. Counseling Psychology Training Programs
The purpose of this study was to gather more information about the process of internationalization in U.S. counseling psychology programs. Participants included 26 training directors and 83 doctoral students, representing 32 of the 63 APA-accredited counseling psychology programs. Results suggested that the presence of international training opportunities did not increase from 2007 to 2010, with the exception that internationalism was increasingly being incorporated into the definition of multiculturalism. Results also suggested that in several areas, training directors and doctoral students differed in their knowledge of ...
Source: The Counseling Psychologist - June 12, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hurley, E. J., Gerstein, L. H., Aegisdottir, S. Tags: International Forum Source Type: research
Integrating Master's Education in Counseling Psychology for Quality, Viability, and Value Added
In this rejoinder, we review contributions by Palmer and Horne of their responses to our earlier submission in this issue. Together, we present a compelling case for the urgent imperative to constructively address the role of master’s education as a priority in counseling psychology. We not only need to address pressing threats to the viability of counseling psychology but also need to seize opportunities to enhance the quality and value added in our training to help meet vast needs for mental health services. Finally, we extend our analysis and recommendations for strategies to reintegrate and update our foundationa...
Source: The Counseling Psychologist - June 12, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jackson, M. A., Scheel, M. J. Tags: Rejoinder Source Type: research
Looking to the Future-- The Role of Master's Programs in Counseling Psychology: A Response to Quality of Master's Education: A Concern for Counseling Psychology?
The predoctoral relationship that counseling psychology programs have had with master’s programs over the decades is being challenged in current times. A model that is developing is one that provides greater responsibility for program definition and then full faculty engagement from doctoral program faculty. With change occurring in training models, economics, and political events, strategic planning and relevant mission development is essential for the viability of counseling psychology doctoral programs. (Source: The Counseling Psychologist)
Source: The Counseling Psychologist - June 12, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Horne, A. M. Tags: Reactions Source Type: research
Legitimizing and Reclaiming Master's Training and Education in Counseling Psychology: An Urgent Concern
Jackson and Scheel aptly elucidate the relevance of master’s level counselor training programs for counseling psychology doctoral training programs, highlighting key antecedents of the current critical period in our relationship. Counseling psychology has an essential role in the professional lineage of counseling master’s programs. Master’s training programs have been essential in generating the revenue necessary to sustain doctoral training in counseling psychology at many if not most of our institutions. This commentary suggests that it is imperative for counseling psychology to first acknowledge the p...
Source: The Counseling Psychologist - June 12, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Palmer, L. K. Tags: Reactions Source Type: research
Quality of Master's Education: A Concern for Counseling Psychology?
The authors offer an analysis of current challenges and opportunities regarding the long-standing issue about the quality and status of master’s education relevant to training and practice in counseling psychology. Highlighted are historical context, controversies regarding licensure and accreditation (e.g., the 2009 Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs standard that bans counseling psychology faculty as core), and data on counseling master’s programs in departments affiliated with American Psychological Association–accredited doctoral programs in counseling psychology....
Source: The Counseling Psychologist - June 12, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jackson, M. A., Scheel, M. J. Tags: Major Section: Training Source Type: research
