Challenging the Myths of Industrial Arts

The majority of the thousands of industrial arts majors that graduate each year in the nation take jobs in business and industry—not as teachers in schools and colleges as in the past. Many counselors are unaware of this and many other important facts about the field of industrial arts. This article provides insights to prepare job counselors as they counsel potential and established industrial arts majors and graduates.     

Counseling the Older Rural Worker: A Report

This project's goals were to sensitize job service counselors to the needs and employment problems of older rural job-seekers and to develop a model in-service program.     

The Counselor's Use of the Paradoxical Procedure in Family Therapy

This article describes a systems framework for conceptualizing and delivering paradoxical interventions during family therapy. References are provided to facilitate further understanding of therapeutic paradox. The authors are grateful to Donald L. Bubenzer from whom they continue to learn about family therapy.     

The Treatment Specialist: An Emerging Role For Counselors Within The Criminal Court System

This article outlines the roles, functions, and skills necessary for a counselor to work as a treatment specialist within the court system.     

Meeting the Psychological Needs of Gifted Black Students: A Cultural Perspective

In the literature, one finds rich analyses of the psychological, emotional, and social needs of gifted people. The data on the specific psychological needs of gifted minority children, however, are lacking; one finds even less information on their cultural needs. This article examines the psychological and social difficulties confronting gifted Black students. Racial identity development theory is described briefly, including the significance of culture on achievement and psychological well-being. Finally, recommendations are made for counselors who wish to work effectively with gifted Black students.