Relationships between counseling centers and academic programs of counseling and clinical psychology

• Published in: Professional psychology Vol. 12; no. 4; pp. 470 - 473
• Main Author: Pipes, Randolph B
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: American Psychological Association 01-08-1981
• Subjects: Clinical Psychology Graduate Training; Colleges; Counseling; Counseling Psychology; Human; Student Personnel Services
• ISSN: 0033-0175; 2168-9423
• DOI: 10.1037/0735-7028.12.4.470

Outlines 12 characteristics of a strong and positive relationship between the academic departments of clinical and counseling psychology and the university counseling center. It is concluded that (1) for a reciprocally beneficial relationship to exist, each organization must commit itself to the importance of such a relationship; and (2) this commitment entails both the offering and soliciting of assistance in a variety of areas as well as willingness to search actively for ways to strengthen the relationship. (1 ref)