Charles Gelso has had a major influence in counseling psychology with his contributions to the literature in many areas such as research methodology, research training, psychotherapy outcome, and the therapeutic relationship as well as in his work as an editor and as a teacher and mentor. This interview with Gelso highlights the early experiences, relationships, and ideas that have influenced him over his prolific career.
Fuertes, J.N., & Gelso, C.J. ( 2000). Effects of Hispanic counselors’ race and accent, and Euro-Americans’ universal-diverse orientation: A study of initial perceptions. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology , 6, 211-219.
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Gelso, C.J. ( 1970a). Dogmatism and the prognosis of mental patients as judged by various staff members. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 26, 98.
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Gelso, C.J. ( 1970b). Two different worlds: A paradox in counseling and psychotherapy . Journal of Counseling Psychology, 17, 271-278.
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Gelso, C.J. ( 1972). Inhibition due to recording and clients’ evaluations of counseling. Psychological Reports, 31, 675-677.
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Gelso, C.J. ( 1973). The effects of audio recording and video recording on client satisfaction and self-expression. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 40, 455-461.
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Gelso, C.J. ( 1974). Effects of recording of counselor and clients. Counselor Education and Supervision, 14, 5-12.
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Gelso, C. ( 1979a). Gratification: A pivotal point in psychotherapy. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice, 16, 276-281.
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Gelso, C. ( 1979b).1 Research in counseling: Methodological and professional issues. The Counseling Psychologist, 8, 7-36.
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Gelso, C.J. ( 1997).2 The making of a scientist in applied psychology: An attribute by treatment conception. The Counseling Psychologist , 25, 307-320.
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Gelso, C.J. ( 2009). The real relationship in a post-modern world: Theoretical and empirical explorations. Psychotherapy Research, 19, 253-264.
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Gelso, C.J. (in press). The hidden dimension: The real relationship in psychotherapy . Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
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Gelso, C., & Carter, J. ( 1985).3 The relationship in counseling and psychotherapy: Components, consequences, and theoretical antecedents. The Counseling Psychologist, 13, 155-243.
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Gelso, C.J., & Carter, J.A. ( 1994). Components of the psychotherapy relationship: Their interaction and unfolding during treatment. Journal of Counseling Psychology , 41, 296-306.
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Gelso, C., & Coburn, L. ( 2006). Guide to Maryland trout fishing: The catch-and-release streams (2nd ed.). Carter, OK : Falling Star.
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Gelso, C., & Fassinger, R. ( 1990). Counseling psychology: Theory and research on interventions . Annual Review of Psychology, 41, 355-386.
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Gelso, C., & Fassinger, R. ( 1992). Personality, development, and counseling psychology: Depth, ambivalence, and actualization. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 39, 275-298.
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Gelso, C., Fassinger, R., Gomez, M., & Latts, M. ( 1995). Countertransference reactions to lesbian clients: The role of homophobia, counselor gender, and countertransference management. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 42, 356-364.
Gelso, C.J., & Hayes, J.A. ( 1998). The psychotherapy relationship: Theory, research, practice . New York: John Wiley.
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Gelso, C.J., & Hayes, J.A. ( 2007). Countertransference and the therapist’s inner experience: Perils and possibilities. New York: Lawrence Erlbaum.
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Gelso, C., Hill, C., & Kivlighan, D. ( 1991). Transference, insight, and counselor intentions during a counseling hour. Journal of Counseling and Development, 69, 428-433.
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Gelso, C.J., & Johnson, D. ( 1983). Explorations in time-limited counseling and psychotherapy . New York: Teachers College Press .
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Gelso, C., & Lent, R. ( 2000). Scientific training and scholarly productivity: The person, the training environment, and their interaction. In S. Brown & R. Lent (Eds.), Handbook of counseling psychology (3rd ed., pp. 109-139). New York: John Wiley.
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Gelso, C.J., & McKenzie, J. ( 1973). The effect of information on students’ perceptions of counseling and their willingness to seek help. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 20, 406-411.
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Gelso, C.J., & Mohr, J.J. ( 2001). The working alliance and the transference-countertransference relationship: Their manifestation with racial/ethnic and sexual orientation minority clients and therapists. Applied and Preventive Psychology , 10, 51-66.
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Gelso, C.J., & Samstag, L.W. ( 2008). A tripartite model of the therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy. In S. D. Brown & R. W. Lent (Eds.), Handbook of counseling psychology (4th ed., pp. 267-283). New York: John Wiley.
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Gelso, C.J., & Tanney, M.F. ( 1972). Client personality as a mediator of the effects of recording . Counselor Education and Supervision, 12, 109-114.
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Hayes, J., & Gelso, C. ( 1993). Male counselors’ discomfort with gay and HIV-infected clients. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 40, 86-93.
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Hayes, J., Gelso, C., Van Wagoner, S., & Diemer, R. ( 1991). Managing countertransference: What the experts think . Psychological Reports, 69, 139-148.
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Kim, B., Hill, C., Gelso, C., Goates, M., Asay, P., & Harbin, J. ( 2003). Counselor self-disclosure, East Asian American client adherence to Asian cultural values, and counseling process. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 50, 324-332.
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Miville, M., Gelso, C., Pannu, R., Liu, W., Touradji, P., & Fuertes, J. ( 1999). Appreciating similarities and valuing differences: The University-Diversity Scale. Journal of Counseling Psychology , 46, 291-307.
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Peabody, S.A., & Gelso, C. ( 1982). Countertransference and empathy: The complex relationship between two divergent concepts in counseling. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 29, 240-245.
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Robinson, F. ( 1961). Effective study (Rev. ed.). Oxford , UK: Harper.
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Tanney, M.F., & Gelso, C.J. ( 1972). The effects of recording on clients. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 19, 348-349.
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Van Wagoner, S., Gelso, C., Hayes, J., & Diemer, R. ( 1991). Countertransference and the reputedly excellent therapist . Psychotherapy, 28, 411-421.
