Note: These Guidelines are currently under revision for 2014.
Please submit manuscripts electronically at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tcpjournal.
Authors will be asked to set up an online account in the SAGETRACK system, powered by
ScholarOne.
Inquiries can be addressed to the editor via e-mail (l.buki@miami.edu) or telephone (305-2842230) and at the address listed below:
Lydia P. Buki, Ph.D.
Editor, The Counseling Psychologist
Department of Educational and Psychological Studies
Merrick Building 312-E
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL 33146
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR ALL MANUSCRIPTS
The Counseling Psychologist (TCP) publishes several types conceptual and empirical manuscripts
related to counseling psychology.
Regular manuscripts are welcomed and should be no more than 35 pages.
Major Contributions that focus on a unifying theme are one of the hallmarks of The Counseling
Psychologist. Introduced in 1969 by John Whiteley, the basic format is to have one or more
manuscripts constituting a Major Contribution on a single topic, followed by reaction
manuscripts from a diverse group of colleagues to stimulate additional thought.
Given the manuscript length of Major Contributions, authors may first submit a Major
Contribution Proposal that is approximately 25 pages (see details below). If the proposal is
approved, full-length manuscripts are subsequently developed and reviewed. This step is
helpful to receive feedback on the structure and format of a Major Contribution.
When submitting manuscripts for review, authors should be sure to remove any identifying
information in the manuscript to ensure a blind review.
MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION
 Manuscripts should be prepared according to the Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association, Sixth Edition (APA, 2009).
 All parts of the manuscript must be submitted electronically at
http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tcpjournal, double-spaced, and formatted for 8.5 x 11
paper.
 Documents should be submitted as Microsoft Word documents (.doc), not converted to
PDF or .docx format.
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Authors are advised to use language that is free from sexist, racist, or ethnic bias;
heterosexism; bias toward people with disabilities; ageism; and other kinds of bias. Use
of his/her is not recommended. Authors should use gender neutral terminology.
Review submission guidelines for additional requirements.
ETHICAL ISSUES
 Authors are expected to adhere to the APA Ethical Guidelines in conducting all phases of
their investigation and manuscript preparation.
 It is important that all ethical issues with regard to treatment of research participants be
carefully examined and actions taken in accordance with the APA Ethical Guidelines.
 It is important that every person who contributed to the project is acknowledged in the
Author Notes, in accordance with APA policy, or is listed as an author.
 Authors are expected to report data and results that are both honest and accurate.
 Submitting a previously published manuscript for review, and submitting the same
manuscript to various journals at the same time is prohibited.
 Piecemeal or fragmented publications that form a single study are discouraged unless
there is a clear benefit to the scientific community. Multiple reports from a large data
set must include reference to proper reports and make clear the degree of sample
overlap. In all cases where multiple reports from the same data set, authors should
inform the editor as well as explicitly note any overlap in the report.
 Authors submitting manuscripts are protected by common law against the unauthorized
use of their unpublished work.
 Reviewers are required to destroy the manuscript after their review is completed, and
are prohibited from referring to the unpublished work in any way.
 Authors are required to confirm they followed all ethical guidelines when submitting a
manuscript.
REFERENCE
American Psychological Association (2009). Publications Manual of the American Psychological
Association, 6th Edition. Washington, D. C.: American Psychological Association.
TYPES OF MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSIONS (See below for descriptions)
 Regular Manuscripts
 Major Contribution Proposals
 Major Contributions
 Around the Winter Round Table Forum
 International Forum
 Legacies and Traditions Forum
 Practice Forum (Invitation only)
 In Memoriam
 Reactions/Rejoinders to Major Contributions (Invitation only)
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: How to submit to ScholarOne
Log in to ScholarOne or create an account at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tcpjournal.
1. TYPE, TITLE, & ABSTRACT
 Choose manuscript type from the drop-down menu
 Type Manuscript Title. Titles should not include abbreviations and must be no
more than 12 words.
 Type your abstract. This is limited to 150 words.
2. KEYWORDS
 Choose at least three (maximum of five) keywords from the drop down menu.
3. AUTHORS & INSTITUTIONS
 Enter ALL manuscript authors and institutions to ensure blind review. This
includes all authors on each manuscript of a major contribution.
4. DETAILS & COMMENTS
 Type (or attach) a required cover letter.
 Answer all required ethical questions.
5. FILE UPLOAD
 Upload blinded main manuscript document (required). All identifying
information must be eliminated, including author and institution information on
document headers.
 Upload a separate title page with identifying author and institution information
(required).
 Optional additional documents may include a separate Image or Figure. This is
commonly used to include tables. If more than three files are uploaded,
ScholarOne will provide an option to upload additional documents.
 Please note all documents must be in .doc format. At this time ScholarOne
cannot accept .docx documents.
6. REVIEW & SUBMIT
 Review that all information is entered correctly and all required fields have been
completed.
 Submit the manuscript information.
 You will receive an automated e-mail from ScholarOne indicating that the
submission has been received.
For additional information, please download Author Guidelines, which are available on Scholar
One’s website: http://mchelp.manuscriptcentral.com/gethelpnow/training/author/
Additional Considerations:
MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS & MAJOR CONTRIBUTION PROPOSALS
MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS
Major Contributions are conceptual, empirical, and methodological contributions to research,
practice, and/or training activities of interest to counseling psychologists. Critical literature
reviews are encouraged. Authors are especially encouraged to submit a package of shorter
manuscripts (20-25 pages each). For example, the lead manuscript might be primarily a
conceptual manuscript, with the next two manuscripts each providing empirical support for
some part of the conceptual model identified in the first manuscript. A fourth manuscript might
build on the other three manuscripts by discussing practice implications. Collectively, the
package of manuscripts in such a Major Contribution would integrate theory, science, and
practice. Whether through one extended manuscript or package of shorter manuscripts, the
best proposals will explicitly (a) integrate theory, practice, and science; (b) address major
societal problems; (c) discuss implications for specific populations, and (d) establish a historical
context for the Major Contribution.
Previous Major Contributions topics can be found at: http://www.div17.org/pubs_journals.html
MAJOR CONTRIBUTION PROPOSALS
The proposal format consists of 3 sections prepared in accordance with the Publication Manual
of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition (APA, 2009).
OVERVIEW (Section I)
 A one-paragraph description of the Major Contribution.
 Specific goals of the Major Contribution.
 A one-paragraph description of the proposed structure of the Major Contribution. The
complete manuscript, whether consisting of one or more manuscripts, including
references, can range from 70 to 120 pages. Concise manuscripts are valued.
 Specify the amount of time needed to prepare the proposed Major Contribution.
SUMMARY (Section II)
 Summary of the proposed manuscript(s) that constitute the Major Contribution
(approximately 10 pages). The purpose of this section is to allow the author(s) to
provide specific details about the proposed structure and content of the proposal
discussed in Section I. Inclusion of some citations is encouraged.
REFERENCES (Section III)
 Listing of the references used in Sections I and II.
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE FORUMS OF THE COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST
An important component of The Counseling Psychologist (TCP) is the forums that facilitate the
discussion of conceptual, empirical, and methodological issues in specific domains. Each forum
has one or more features that are described below. However, TCP welcomes manuscripts that
are not designated for any particular forum.
Around the Winter Round Table Forum is usually for invited manuscripts, which focus on racial
and cultural issues relevant to counseling psychology. Invited authors include the keynote
speaker and/or the Janet E. Helms award recipient from the Winter Roundtable on Cultural
Psychology and Education. The editor of the Around the Winter Roundtable Forum is Marie
Miville, Ph.D.
The International Forum is meant to increase the visibility of international contributions to
counseling: (a) to promote awareness, knowledge, and skill of international and intercultural
counseling activities among members of the Society of Counseling Psychology; (b) to promote
professional relations and communication between society members and the larger
international community of professional counselors: and (c) to provide an opportunity to share
information on international and intercultural counseling issues. The co-editors of the
International Forum are Larry Gerstein, Ph.D. and Karl Kwan, Ph.D.
The Legacies and Traditions Forum is for manuscripts that document the personal and
professional lives of early pioneers whose work has shaped our profession. Each manuscript
represents an oral history of the profession. Pioneers must be at least 60 years of age and have
made major contributions to the field of counseling psychology through science and/or practice
activities. The Co-editors of the Legacies and Traditions Forum are Stephen Cook, Ph.D. and
Tammi Vacha-Haase, Ph.D.
The Practice Forum is for invited manuscripts that address trends in the practice of counseling
psychology that research might address further. An advisory board comprised of Division 17
leaders assists with the solicitation, review and selection of manuscripts. The editor of the
Practice Forum is Jeffrey Prince, Ph.D.
In Memoriam is to honor those psychologists who have made significant contributions to
counseling psychology. Past presidents of Division 17 and Leona Tyler Award winners are all
recognized. Selection of distinguished past contributors is on a case-by-case basis, with
assistance from an advisory committee composed of the past president, president, and
president-elect of the society.