The Counselor and Preventive Psychiatry

Abstract

The counselor, in addition to his other important functions, is a prominent member in the front line of defense in the program of preventive medicine directed against the major problem of emotional illness. He may have the opportunity and important responsibility of initially evaluating the individual and problem posed. The counselor is not trained to be an expert diagnostician or to provide intensive psychotherapy. He should, however, be able to assess the degree of psychological impairment present or have a suspicion that a disease of organic etiology may underlie the behavioral disturbance manifested by the client. If indicated, he should initiate referral to appropriate other professional persons and/or agencies to allow prompt diagnosis, therapy, and, hopefully, early rehabilitation.

Symbolism and discovery: eclipses in art

“…The image could be read as a celebration of rational thought with the Christian Dionysius calmly pointing to the sky (while most of the other figures appear panicked) and an armillary sphere and calculations at his feet. However, this might risk an unduly modern reading because the depiction of the eclipse can hardly be said to be realistic and Catherine de Medici was famous for her devotion to astrology [7]. Thus, the charts lying on the steps could be astrological tables rather than astronomical.…”

“…The exhibition explores the beauty of the solar system and draws upon composite photographic images created by Michael Benson. 7 These are derived from raw data provided by the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) and European Space Agency (ESA). Some images remind us that a solar eclipse is momentous not just in our accustomed view of the Moon blocking out the life-giving Sun.…”

“…On the Moon was first published in 1893 in the Vokrug Sveta (Around the World) magazine and then in the same year as separate book with Gofman illustration, with the same publisher 7. See http://michael-benson.net.…”