title: Perceptions of counselor-trainees given content of a pre-intake form.
abstract: 88 counselor-trainees were given information about a potential client using either a problem-focused or strength-focused pre-intake form. Based on the information provided, counselor-trainees rated the client on the perceived severity of client's problem, difficulty of treatment, attractiveness of case, anticipated duration of treatment, and usefulness of the pre-intake information. This pilot project suggested that the type of information provided to trainees influenced their perceptions of the case, in particular, affording a more positive view of the client.
authors.affiliation: Department of Counseling and Human Services, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 19530, USA.
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Barlieb
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wlazelek
authors.forename: Donald J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Scandell
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003376:Counseling / Q000193:education*; D004282:Documentation; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013334:Students