Problems falling within the scope of psychological counseling

Abstract

A survey of publications reveals types of problems coming to the psychological counselor. Desirable standards in training and experience are suggested for rendering certain types of psychological counseling and service. An 8-step scale of mental and behavior disorders is proposed that may serve as a guide for determining what types of cases psychologists can undertake, and describes the perfectly adjusted individual, average man, mild personality peculiarities, adjustable problems, neurosis, pre-psychosis, psychosis, deep psychosis, or organic lesions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)