Issues and Problems in Multicultural Counseling : 9 pages
in length. A comprehensive overview of issues concerning
multicultural counseling. Examined are considerations and
problems faced by counselors working with culturally-diverse
groups, models in multicultural training, and the bi-racial
identity development model (clearly explained). Bibliography
lists approximately 12 sources. Multicou.wps

David Sue On Counseling The Multiculturally Different :
A 7 page essay discussing the aspects of cross-cultural
counseling emphasizing the work of David Sue. The area
of multicultural counseling is one that is becoming increasingly
more important in this country. The writer discusses specific
areas in which changes may need to be considered.
Davidsue.wps

When Personal Bias in Counseling is a Good Thing :
A 5 page paper discussing it is impossible to avoid personal
bias or personal values in a counseling setting and why that
is not necessarily a bad thing, as long as the counselor does
not project his or her biases onto their client. Bibliography lists
five sources. Pbias.doc

Counselor Identity & the Necessary Characteristics of an
Effective Counselor : A 10 page paper that provides an
overview of the prominent characteristics of effective
counselors and considers factors ranging from
communications skills to race as they influence
counselor/client relationships. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Counsel.wps

Psychiatric Social Worker : A 5 page paper on the job of the
P.S.W. either as a contractor to or full-time employee of the
institution. The paper concentrates on the duties, including
diversity, and retained autonomy combined with the advantages
of teamwork. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Psycsocl.wps

Support Groups / Mentally Retarded Adults & Their
Parents : A 5 page research paper that discusses the need for
and benefits of support groups for mentally retarded or
developmentally disabled adults. Discussion of the benefits of
the same sort of support group for parents of adult children with
developmental disabilities is also offered. Bibliography lists 10
sources. Supptgrp.wps

The Mentally Retarded Person In The Community : This 9
page research paper investigates the issues involved in mentally
retarded persons making a successful transition into community.
Specific approaches and programs to help them make this
transition are discussed as are the reasons for the movement to
this way of living as opposed to institutions. Bibliography lists
12 sources. MRcomm.wps

Group Counseling / People with Developmental Disabilities :
A 5 page research paper exploring the benefits of group
counseling of persons who are mentally retarded. There are very
few studies to be found in the literature because this approach
has historically been ignored for this population. Research does,
however, point to the benefits of group counseling.
Bibliography lists 11 sources. Grpcoun.wps

Conflict Resolution / Eight Essential Steps : A 10 page
overview of conflict resolution using the Dudley Weeks’ The
Eight Steps to Conflict Resolution and William Wilmot’s and
Joyce Hocker’s Interpersonal Conflicts. Bibliography lists
three sources. Conflict8.wps

Ruthellen Josselson’s “The Space Between Us” : This 5 page
research paper provides a critical analysis to consider the
importance of the sociology text, The Space Between Us, by
Ruthellen Josselson. No additional sources cited.
Betweenu.wps

Counseling the Dying : A 15 page research paper that explores
the five stages of grieving, stages of hope, and various
counseling techniques by physicians, nurses, clerics, and
counseling psychologists when dealing with terminally ill
patients. Bibliography lists 13 sources. Termill.wps
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