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Kottman, Terry – 1995
In response to increasing concern about the mental health of young children, the field of play therapy is expanding rapidly. This book explains the principles of Adlerian therapy and offers step-by-step instructions on how to integrate these concepts and techniques into the practice of play therapy. Ideas are presented on how to build an…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Child Psychology, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Client Relationship
Hill, Nancy; And Others – 1988
This annotated resource directory lists brochures, booklets, audiovisual materials, charts, and other educational materials, most of which are available in both English and Spanish, that address the following issues: (1) child abuse; (2) child development; (3) parenting skills; (4) mental health; (5) self-esteem; (6) stress management; (7) family…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Child Abuse, Child Development, Contraception
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Schwitzer, Alan M.; Boyce, Debra; Cody, Patricia; Holman, Angela; Stein, Jackie – Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 2005
The use of clinical supervision is central to mental health work. In this article, the authors propose using practice cases drawn from characters found in literature, popular fiction, biographies, television, and movies as one method for clinical supervision and professional development in the mental health skill areas of client assessment, case…
Descriptors: Supervision, Clinical Experience, Mental Health, Counselor Training
Sciacca, Kathleen – 1989
This paper reviews issues in the provision of services to individuals who are mentally ill chemical abusers and addicted (MICAA). Introductory material defines this population and notes that these people are frequently ineligible for services aimed at either mental illness or chemical abuse alone. Service provisions within the psychiatric/mental…
Descriptors: Adults, Alcoholism, Delivery Systems, Drug Abuse
Hardy, Kenneth V.; Laszloffy, Tracey A. – Guilford Publications, 2005
Offering a fresh perspective on treatment, this book presents an overarching framework and many specific strategies for working with violent youth and their families. The authors shed light on the complex interplay of individual, family, community, and societal forces that lead some adolescents to hurt others or themselves. Effective ways to…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Adolescents, Violence, Intervention
Kottman, Terry – 2003
This handbook gives step-by-step instruction on using play therapy with children in school and private practice settings. The second edition builds on the fundamental instruction of the first edition and supplies play therapists with the necessary tools to strengthen therapeutic work with children-- especially those with problematic attitudes--…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Child Psychology, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Client Relationship
Reimer, Catherine Swan – 1999
Successful counseling interventions and treatment depend on understanding the worldview of the people to whom services are offered. This book provides culturally specific information about the Inupiat worldview of "personal well-being" as a basis for establishing counseling strategies. This perspective is obtained through interviews with…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Child Rearing, Counseling Psychology, Counselor Training
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Wendler, Alicia M.; Murdock, Tamera B. – Journal of Teaching in the Addictions, 2005
Cross-training professionals from mental health and addiction treatment systems can help further the goal of comprehensive treatment for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (co-occurring disorders). Two such trainings brought together 122 professionals from mental health and addiction treatment fields. This…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Discipline, Mental Health, Etiology
Canino, Ian A.; Spurlock, Jeanne – 2000
This book is designed to guide mental health practitioners in conducting culturally competent and effective work with economically disadvantaged youth from African American, Asian American, Latin American, and Native American backgrounds. It outlines the theoretical constructs for understanding how cultural and socioeconomic differences have an…
Descriptors: Adolescents, American Indians, Asian Americans, Beliefs
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Henry, Jean; McNab, Warren; Coker, J. Kelly – Guidance & Counselling, 2005
Youth today face many health, educational, and social challenges not experienced at such epidemic levels by previous generations of young people. By providing collaborative, comprehensive services that address student needs and promote learning and healthy development, a coordinated school health team can help students succeed in school, as well…
Descriptors: School Counselors, School Health Services, Comprehensive School Health Education, Student Needs
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Haberstroh, Shane; Trepal, Heather; Parr, Gerald – Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 2005
This article illustrates procedures for using e-journals as a creative and adjunctive approach in group work. Incorporating e-mail based journaling as an ancillary form of group interaction allows members to communicate via written channels, and creates new ways for clients to relate in the group. This article outlines how leaders can use…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Writing Exercises, Group Dynamics, Personal Narratives
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Gee, Robert; Springer, Paul; Bitar, George; Drew, Faith; Graff, Chad – Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 2005
Individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder (COD) present unique challenges for counselors. When individuals are incarcerated, they suffer unique forms of losses, including the loss and grief of their family members. In addition, they often struggle with stigma and cultural stereotypes that are oppressive and…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Substance Abuse, Correctional Institutions, Institutionalized Persons
Bardon, Jack I. – 1985
Recent critiques of education in the United States have all too often been simplistic in their solutions and punitive in tone. American education has historically been concerned with providing equality of opportunity and accomodating individual and group differences, yet calls for excellence often devalue these fundamental elements of democracy.…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Child Welfare, Children, Educational Change
Holland, Heidi – 1999
The federal government supports many information clearinghouses and research institutions that produce free and low-cost publications and materials to support and enrich the work of professional counselors. This sourcebook is designed to help counselors tap into and take greater advantage of these resources. The 75 resources listed in this booklet…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adoption, Aging (Individuals), Career Development
Sciacca, Kathleen – 1992
This paper describes the consumer program, "Helpful People in Touch," a self-help treatment program for people with the multiple disorders of mental illness, drug addiction, and/or alcoholism. First, the terms, "Mentally Ill Chemical Abusers and Addicted" (MICAA) and "Chemical Abusing Mentally Ill" (CAMI) are defined…
Descriptors: Adults, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction
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