TABLES 1 AND 2 CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THE ARTICLE Abstract:This article presents a systematic review of empirical research examining intimate partner violence among same-sex couples. Seventeen studies that met the inclusion criteria were rated using a 15-item evaluation questionnaire. The results indicated that the existing body of research examining same-sex intimate partner violence demonstrates some common methodological strengths and limitations. The authors conclude with a list of recommendations for future research based on the results of this study. Article:Same-sex intimate partner violence (SSIPV) describes acts of physical, psychological, and emotional, and sexual abuse that occur between two intimate partners of the same sex or gender (Murray, Mobley, Buford, & Seaman-DeJohn, 2007). Rates of SSIPV are comparable to rates of heterosexual domestic violence, with approximately one quarter to one half of all same-sex intimate relationships demonstrating abusive dynamics (Alexander, 2002;T. W. Burke, Jordan, & Owen, 2002;McClennen, 2005;Pitt, 2000). The consequences of SSIPV can be severe and affect the involved individuals in many areas of their lives-including their physical and mental health, extended family relationships, social support networks, occupational functioning, and financial well being. SSIPV is therefore a significant issue facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population.To date, a limited body of research exists examining the prevalence, dynamics, and consequences of SSIPV. Previous researchers studying the issue have acknowledged significant limitations within the existing research that reduce its usefulness and generalizability, as will be discussed in the review of the literature section. The purpose of the study described in this article was to conduct a systematic evaluation of recent empirical research examining SSIPV. We sought to determine the strengths and weaknesses of this growing body of research in order to define the current state of research examining SSIPV. In addition, we aimed to develop directions for future research based on the needs demonstrated within the existing literature. We recognize the challenges inherent to studying an issue that is as shrouded in silence as SSIPV; therefore, the intent of this study is not to disparage previous researchers and their scholarly endeavors, but rather to provide a solid foundation for stronger research to aid in the understanding of this complex issue.To that end, we reviewed 17 empirical studies examining SSIPV that appeared in the scholarly literature between January 1995 and July 2006. We located studies through an extensive search of databases in relevant academic disciplines. We then conducted a systematic review of the methodologies used in those studies. For this review, we adapted the methodological review strategies used in two previous studies: the review of family preservation program research by Heneghan, Horwitz, and Leventhal (1996) and the review of heterosexual intimate partner violence p...

A study of wellness among 263 graduate students in counseling revealed that counseling students experienced greater wellness than the general population; however, significant within‐group variability existed. Doctoral students reported significantly greater wellness in most areas measured by the Wellness Evaluation of Lifestyle (J. E. Myers, T. J. Sweeney, & J. M. Witmer, 1996) as compared with entry‐level students. Moderate effect resulted for Sense of Control, Intellectual Stimulation, Work, and Total Wellness. Students who were not Caucasian reported greater wellness in Cultural Identity than did Caucasian counseling students.

In this consensual qualitative research study, the authors explored supervisors' (n = 11) and their supervisees' (n = 31) perceptions of individual, triadic, and group supervision sessions during practicum. Data from supervisor individual interviews and supervisee focus-group interviews revealed several themes regarding the advantages and disadvantages of each supervision modality. Findings suggest the relative place of each modality in terms of goals and impact.

Wellness scores of 1.249 traditional and 3 I 8 nontraditional undergraduate college students revealed low levels of wellness in multiple areas in comparison with non-student adults and within-group differences according to demographic variables. Profiles of wellness for traditional-and nontraditional-age students revealed significant differences on 4 subscales. Nontraditional students of color scored lower than traditional Caucasian students onTotal Wellness and several component indices. Implications for student development and counseling programs are discussed.h o s t two decades ago, Hettler (1984) and others (e.g., DeStephano 8c Harger, 1990) recommended the establishment of campus wellness A programs as a means of addressing both the personal and academic needs of students. Evidence from multiple studies support the long-term value of these programs, both as cocurricular and curricular experiences, in such diverse areas as stress management, interpersonal relationship skills, nutrition (Koehler & Burke, 1996), and career development (Vecchione, 2000), all of which can affect academic success (Brazier, 1998). Although various authors have emphasized the need for campus wellness programs and have discussed strategies for developing such programs, it is noteworthy that few studies of student wellness exist. Furthermore, although much has been written about differing needs of traditional-age (24 years and under) and nontraditional-age (25 years and over) undergraduate students (Kim, 2002; Luzzo, 1999;Morris, Brooks, & May, 2003), little has been written about the design of campus wellness programs to accommodate the differing needs of these students.Archer, Probert, and Gage (1987) studied wellness in 3,190 undergraduate college students using global ratings corresponding to Hettler's ( 1984) hexagonal model of wellness (ix., physical, emotional, spiritual, occupational, social, and intellectual wellness). Students rated the physical dimension as most important but wanted more information on emotional aspects ofwellness. Showalter (1995) conducted a needs assessment of 1,082 college freshmen relative to knowledge and use of campus wellness programs. He found few differences based on ethnicity but reported that women rated wellness factors as more significant than did men. Stock, Willie, and Kraemer (2001), in a needs assessment study of health promotion, also found gender differences in health behaviors among 288 freshmen, with women reporting more preventive health behaviors, except in the area of unprotected sex. A literature review of the PsycINFO database revealed only one study ofwellness that compared traditional-age with nontraditional-age students. Hybertson, Hulme, Smith, and Holton (1992) found that the two groups perceived different factors as beneficial or detrimental to their personal wellness. Nontraditional-age students

Approaches to mentoring junior faculty in counselor education departments have received minimal attention in the counseling literature. In this article, the authors describe a successful program based on the 10 principles for good mentoring recommended by Sorcinelli (2000). Application of the principles within a combined formal and informal mentoring approach is described, as are the experiences of junior faculty whose careers have been shaped within this system.