Effects of Counselor Reassignments and Reassignment Procedures on Client Anxiety

Conducted two studies to investigate effects on anxiety of selected client reassignment conditions, including high and low preparation for reassignment, emotional attachment to the counselor, and number of counseling sessions before reassignment. Findings have significant implications for reassignme...

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Published in:	Journal of College Student Development Vol. 29; no. 5; p. 423
Main Author:	Hutchinson, Roger L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	1988
Subjects:	Anxiety Change Client Characteristics (Human Services) Counselor Client Relationship Mental Health
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Summary:	Conducted two studies to investigate effects on anxiety of selected client reassignment conditions, including high and low preparation for reassignment, emotional attachment to the counselor, and number of counseling sessions before reassignment. Findings have significant implications for reassignments conducted in short-term counseling agencies, such as mental health centers and university counseling centers. (Author/NB)