In response to the manuscript of “Suicide intervention in schools: If not school counselors, then who?” roles and responsibilities counselors educators are highlighted as effective preparation for suicide intervention. Although training is needed due increasing rates K-12 student populations, professional identity development examined it applies growing mental health needs schools. Implications...

The counseling profession has historically searched for characteristics, traits, behaviors, and other variables that contribute to successful helping relationships. One characteristic that emerges in contemporary literature and research relates to the notion that successful counselors select their helping behaviors and choose specific strategies with a clear purpose and direction. This characte...

Infidelity can destroy relationships, but there is long-standing debate in the field about how best to define the construct. A clear definition of infidelity is important theoretically, empirically, and therapeutically; however, research on the topic is limited. This study explores how seven experienced couple counselors define infidelity on the basis of their work with heterosexual couples pre...

Counseling Association by Dr. Garry R. Walz and Dr. Jeanne C. Bleuer of Counseling Outfitters, LLC. Its purpose is to provide a means of capturing the ideas, information and experiences generated by the annual ACA Conference and selected ACA Division Conferences. Papers on a program or practice that has been validated through research or experience may also be submitted. This digital collection...

Counseling Association by Dr. Garry R. Walz and Dr. Jeanne C. Bleuer of Counseling Outfitters, LLC. Its purpose is to provide a means of capturing the ideas, information and experiences generated by the annual ACA Conference and selected ACA Division Conferences. Papers on a program or practice that has been validated through research or experience may also be submitted. This digital collection...

This thesis describes a program named GenInfer+ which uses Bayesian belief networks to model the inheritance of genetic diseases. GenInfer+ is based upon an earlier genetic risk program created by Peter Szolovits named GenInferII which used a Bayesian network to calculate risks to individuals for simple inheritable diseases. This thesis had two goals. The first goal was to design a useful tool ...

Two British medical students embarked on BSc degrees in anatomy and psychology with the aim of pursuing a side interest and gaining a taste of research. They achieved these intended aims as well as a significant unanticipated spinoff: they now ‘fully understand’ evidence-based medicine – and furthermore, they are keen and confident to apply its principles in their clinical training and beyond. ...