Abstract
This paper analyzes several studies regarding the influence of gender on the counselor - client relationship. In particular, the studies draw attention to the importance of looking at gender in the counselor-client relationship and its impact on behavior change. In particular, the author uses the stages of changes of the transtheoretical model to explore the ability of a client to change. The theory is described at length and according to its various stages. The paper concludes with a consideration of male psychotherapy clients and their perceptions and willingness to change.

From the Paper
"Research studies with respect to gender in counseling vis-a-vis the impact of a counselor's gender in a client's ability to change have been sparse and equivocal showing a need for further research in the area. Of the studies that have been done with respect to the impact of gender in counseling focused on matching counselor and client based on a number of variables such as ethnicity, gender, and language (Hall, Guterman, et al., 2002). Such studies usually focused on only one ethnic group. Some studies focused clients' preference for specific counselor characteristics. Other studies focused on predicting client expectations in counseling (Robitschek & Hershberger, 2005). There have also been studies investigating the interaction of male clients' characteristics and male counselors' gender role conflict as a basis for counselor bias (Wisch, 1997). Wisch (1997) noted a number of theoretical works that point to the significance of a counselor's gender as a potential influence on the counseling process."

Tags:counselor-client, relationship, gender, therapy, psychotherapy

Abstract
The paper discusses how counseling new students can be both time consuming and stressful, however, the field is a wide open one that offers many opportunities and can be rewarding as well. The paper asserts that although not as "glamorous" as some forms of practice, school counseling can be a good alternative for many people who believe that they may enjoy counseling as a career. This paper features a made-up "interview" with a counselor who works with student orientation and retention.

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"The need for school counseling does not stop at graduation from high school. Both high school and community college level counselors are employed to address and to meet the academic and career development needs of their students. They spend the majority of their time in direct communication with the students who require their services; however, they also may spend time in conference with other counselors or educators and may spend time in development of or in the operation of various programs offered by the counseling department. Julia Reynolds is a school counselor associated with incoming student..."

Tags:college, counselor, student

Abstract
This paper presents a fictional interview of a college counselor who has come to the field from working as a nurse. According to the paper, the counselor in question has some degree of success. She had always wanted to be some kind of counselor, despite being steered into a nursing career early in life and made the change when her job demanded that she get an advanced degree. She also maintains a nursing license but intends to remain a counselor.

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"Did you always want to be a counselor? If not, what else did you want to do? I have always enjoyed helping people find solutions to their problems. Even when I was a child, I found that my friends were always coming to me because I was a good listener. It felt good having people trust me enough to tell me their troubles and then allow me to guide them toward a solution. So in that sense, yes, I always wanted to counsel people, even if being a counselor was not my first choice. What was your first choice of career? My first degree was actually an..."

Tags:counseling, education, college

Abstract
This paper explains that some of the problems with motivating the professional counseling are the stress of too many clients, not getting paid enough money, the loss of a great sense of fulfillment and purpose in the interactions with clients and feeling that they are not helping people by making a difference. The author stresses that what motivates professional counselors seems to differ depending on the person and how that professional counselor interprets his or her function. The paper concludes that, as long as they are not terribly restricted in what they do and they can continue to help others that need them, many professional counselors will remain highly motivated for a long period; however, some counselors could lose their motivation if they are having difficulty determining what their function actually is.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Method
Results
Discussion

From the Paper
"Other individuals seem to need a motivation that is based upon what they learned when they were being taught what they needed for professional counseling. Still others enter into the professional counseling profession because they feel that they want to make a difference and have a strong desire to help other people. Generally, this helping of others is the main function of a professional counselor, but as can be seen, the motivations behind why people do this type of work are many and various, leading to concerns as to whether professional counselors all see their function as being the same or similar, or whether they have very different ideas about what their function actually is."

Tags:leadership, function, helping, process, empower

Abstract
The paper discusses how the relationship a social worker has with his/her client is often that of counselor; one of the social worker's key functions is to counsel the client, with a view to helping and supporting the client with the problems the client may be experiencing. The paper shows how the relationship is a helping relationship, however, there is an inherent power balance implicit in this relationship. The paper discusses how the social worker has knowledge power, which informs his/her counseling. Moreover, the social worker also has power deriving from their professional position as a social worker, and finally, the social worker derives power from the resources that she/he has the power to offer or withhold.

From the Paper
"The relationship a social worker has with his or her client is often that of counselor. One of the social worker's key functions is to counsel the client, with a view to helping and supporting the client with the problems the client may be experiencing. The relationship is thus a helping relationship. However, there is an inherent power balance implicit in this relationship. The social worker has knowledge power, which informs his or her counseling. Moreover, the social worker also has power deriving from their professional position as a social worker. Finally, the social worker derives power from the resources that he or she has the power to offer or withhold."

Tags:social, worker, ethics

Abstract
This paper discusses how a substance abuse counselor is one who provides guidance to individuals who suffer from alcohol or drug addiction. The paper also examines the methodology of using a combination of methods of unstructured interviews and structured interviews for candiate selection. It also looks at how research in the field of job analysis has been in existence since the beginning of contemporary warfare and how evaluation of performance appraisal methods focus on behaviors or markers which provide evidence of efficient or unproductive performance.

Outline:
Job Description
Selected Job Analysis Method
How this Method Can be Used
Reliability and Validity of Analysis
Advantages and Disadvantages
Evaluation of Performance Appraisal Methods
Conclusion

Benefits and Vulnerabilities of Performance Appraisal Method

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"The advantages of unstructured interviews and structured interviews are they allow the employee or perspective employee to explain duties and tasks that cannot be observed. This type of interview analysis is a method that is flexible for all categories of jobs on a number of different levels. The interviewer possesses the latitude to focus on hypothetical's that may illuminate what would not be seen in a written test that would pertain to specifics that the job may involve. Interviews produce narrative information that allows an employee to interpret his or her activities. A high-quality interviewer can explore insightful subjects in depth. This cannot be done with structured questionnaires. Employees are capable of giving summations of their efforts and present observations and points of view concerning their environment and job; however, rigid questionnaires tend to be less effective where the more affective aspects of work are concerned. "

Tags:performance, appraisal, unstructured, interviews, structured

Abstract
This paper discusses the writer's role as a professional counselor. It discusses the reasons that the writer chose this particular field and the opportunities that it afforded him. The paper discusses the writer's counseling orientation and then looks at his professional strengths and areas in which he could improve himself within his chosen career.

Table of Contents:
My Counseling Orientation
Areas of Improvement
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The position of professional counselor also places me in a place of both trust and responsibility. This is not something which I am in any way turned away by, but rather embrace as an intrinsic part of the job. I am honored that my clients respect my training and mind enough to value my opinion to the point of trusting what is said. The responsibility behind doing such work is also something which appeals to me, as I take a personal interest and concern in my clients, placing just as much responsibility upon myself to provide them with the best possible service as I do upon them in regards to their personal development. Acting as a professional at times may seem to be more difficult than providing informal and unprofessional services, however through my training and also recognition of the trust and responsibility vested in me, I am able to provide the most professional of services in my role as counselor."

Tags:profession, career, job, responsibility

Abstract
This paper discusses the career of school counselor, including the qualifications necessary, the educational background needed, typical job duties, types of work setting, salary ranges, career paths available, and trends and challenges in the counseling profession due to changes in society and the workplace.

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"According to a survey by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the average high school counselor spends about half his or her time providing college counseling services to students ..."

Tags:college admissions, job, rehabilitation, substance use, diversity, certification, licensing, public schools

Abstract
This paper discusses the qualifications and experience of a juvenile justice counselor. The writer describes his experience in this position, particularly his work with Developing Opportunities through Meaningful Education (DOME), which is one of the premier programs designed to help juvenile offenders obtain the services that they need to lead a productive life in the future. The paper describes the writer's skills and the positive influence that he has had on this program.

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"The DOME project centers on education and building opportunities for juvenile offenders and other at risk youth. DOME has helped thousands of youth make a brighter future for themselves (DOME, 2007). The project helps youth focus on a developing a positive sense of themselves as individuals so that they not only survive, but they can thrive in their communities (DOME, 2007). I feel that this is an excellent program and that it has excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth in the future. DOME attacks the problem from the root, instead of simply placing a bandage over it once it has occurred. The focus of DOME is on prevention. This is a key reason for choosing this program as my career target."

Tags:prevention, responsibility, probation

Abstract
The paper discusses the facts that concern the perceptions of the teachers on the role of the School Guidance Counselor before implementation of American School Counseling Association Model (ASCA) and after the implementation of American School Counseling Association Model (ASCA). The paper provides the insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the ASCA model as it pertains to the teachers' best interests for students.

From the Paper
"The society is changing so rapidly with technology advances and knowledge products that it is difficult for guidance counselors to stay abreast of the future career goals of their students in addition to handling these students' growing personal needs. In fact since the beginning development of this field counselors have gone in different directions with varying emphasis, so there the roles that these specialists play in the school systems are inconsistent.
"To better understand the present situation with professional school counselors (PSC), it is necessary to better understand their historical foundation. As noted by Lambie and Wilson (2004), "school counseling's historical narrative constructs the lens through which individuals interpret the profession. To understand and possibly alleviate the current incongruence between the actual and the ideal professional identity of PSCs, the historical narrative configuring the profession needs to be understood, appreciated, and then possibly reconstructed."

Tags:school, counseling, teachers, students