The journal is committed to publishing investigations that advance the counseling profession and its knowledge base, particularly as they relate to I the intersection of counseling with spirituality, ethics, religion, and values. Manuscripts are informally assessed by scholars and practitioners alike on their professional relevance (usefulness) and their overall quality. The rigor level of studies published in Counseling and Values is also scrutinized (e.g., Oakley, 2004). Two decades ago, Wampold (1986) challenged members of the counseling profession to augment and enhance their research skill set. To assist them, he provided counselor educators with sample competencies and ...