History of Counseling Psychology/ Important Conferences

In 1909, ____ implemented the process of vocational orientation, individual analysis, and counseling

Frank Parsons

Who did “Vocational Guidance”?

Frank Parsons

in 1909, ____ created psych measurements

Binet

The _____ was in the early 20th century

Mental hygiene movement

What changes/ movements took place in the 1930s for measurements and psychometrics?

Study of individual differences excelled, joined forces with proponents of vocational orientation- looked for individual differences in aptitudes and interests in relation to occupations

In the 1940s, the new APA integrated both _____ and _____ in psychotherapy and vocational counseling

Scientists/ research; practitioners/ practical application

During the 1940s, ____ contributed to vocational interest theory, while _____ developed the Minnesota Occupational Rating Scales to assess career suitability.

Super; Patterson

In 1942, the birth of _____ started thanks to ______.

Humanistic psychology; Rogers

Carl Rogers’ book ________ introduced a new, client-centered approach that was from _____ and _____ perspectives

Counseling and Psychotherapy; non-medical; non-psychoanalytic

In 1943, the APA created division ____, “__________” to focus on counseling psychology.

17, “Counseling and Guidance”

Counseling psychology was influenced by 2 theoretical constellations:

Personality, counseling, and psychotherapy; Vocational, occupational, and career development

How did WWII impact the field in 1945?

Increased need for psychological assessment and selection for military and civilian jobs, boosting the role of psychologists in workforce placement

Counseling psychology in the 1940s is considered _____

Infancy

Counseling psychology in the 1950s is considered _____

Childhood

What happened to counseling psychology in the 1950s?

It matured and established itself as an independent field

What happened at the 1951 Northwestern Conference?

Defined counseling psychology as a profession, established training standards for psychologists, set employment standards for the VA, focus on prevention

During the 1951 Northwestern Conference, the name changed from “counseling and guidance” to _______.

Counseling psychology

The first journal for the field named _____ was launched in _____.

“Journal of Counseling Psychology”; 1954

Counseling psychology in the 1960s-70s is considered _____

Adolescence

What was happening to counseling psychology during the 1960s-70s?

Identity crisis, self-doubt, declining field, proposed to merge with clinical psych

The 1964 Greyston Conference made some changes, what are some of these?

Re-established self-definition and standards, increased emphasis on individual differences, personality theory, sociology, world of work, and education

Was there an increase or decrease in number of accredited programs in the 1970s?

Increase

Counseling psychology in the 1980s is considered ______

Young adulthood

The first comprehensive handbook of counseling psychology was during the _____.

1980s

What conference took place in 1987?

Georgia Conference

What 5 task groups were created during the Georgia Conference?

Training and accreditation

Research

Organizational & political structure

Public image

Professional intervention in various settings

What are some of the common themes from the Georgia Conference?

Positive mental health

Adaptive strategies

Empowerment

Promotion of mental health (individual, but also group, organizational, and societal interventions)

Lifespan development

Vocational adjustment and satisfaction

Prevention, enhancement, remediation

Importance of cultural context

Counseling psychology in the 1990s is considered _____

Maturity

There was an increase in _____ in 1992.

Vice presidents

In 1992, they created ____ to focus on specific issues within counseling psychology.

Special interest groups/ task groups

In the 1990s, there was an increased appreciation of _____.

Diversity

The 2001 Houston Conference addressed ________.

Ethical challenges in managed care

What did the Houston Conference do for diversity?

It strengthened commitment to diversity at a broader level, acknowledging its importance in ethical and effective practice

What was the theme of the Houston Conference?

“Counseling psychologists are everywhere and making a difference”— emphasized multiple roles of counseling psychologists (social justice, advocacy)

The Division of Counseling Psychology became known as _______ in 2003.

Society of Counseling Psychology

____ out of ____ APA presidents are counseling psychologists.

2; 3

The 2008 Chicago Conference focused on the __________ of counseling psychology.

Internalization

The Chicago Conference of 2008 raised concerns about _____, the idea that the field could become too inward-looking, creating a false sense of self-sufficiency and lead to an avoidance of looking outward for ideas.

Cultural encapsulation

______ was the keynote speaker at the 2014 Atlanta Conference

Dr. Kaslow

What key issues did Dr. Kaslow address regarding counseling psychology’s role in healthcare reform?

The need for counseling psychologists to work beyond traditional mental health settings — integrated healthcare; and ensuring counseling psychologists are successful in independent practice