Counselors who are not aware of specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes helpful for treating specific subgroups of women may tend to base their treatment on myths and misunderstandings. Articles presented here suggest counseling methods for traditional, divorced, physically handicapped, and minority women, among many others. (Author)

Restructuring constraining thoughts is an important step in career counseling. A collaborative approach enables counselors to assist clients in (1) recalling distressing situations, (2) determining associated thoughts and feelings, (3) discovering underlying beliefs, (4) summarizing the thoughts, and (5) examining the relationship between beliefs,…

Explores the role of the educational counselor in alternative schools, reviewing the literature on the topic. Advocates a broader role for the counselor as a member of the team serving at-risk youth. Outlines counselors' three main responsibilities: client-profile development; consulting and case management; and professional development. (SR)

In mental health practice, no explicit provisions have been made for existing law and codes of ethics to protect freedom and confidences of clients who rationally desire to end their lives. Makes a case for permitting suicide by providing an analysis of permitted suicide, the legal background for applying this concept, and ten model rules for…

The stated purpose of this guide for counseling underachievers is to present a first step in the direction of developing a comprehensive, systematic approach to counseling students for academic achievement. Its intent is to emphasize the need for school counselors to place a high priority on, and enhance their skill in, academic achievement…

Heads of departments may find themselves in a counseling role both for staff and for students. Counseling in any department within a college requires skill and sensitivity to meet the needs of students and staff. Heads of departments may be faced with a variety of problems: students who complain about a staff member; scholastic failure or…

This paper on staff development proposes one dimension of the Concerns-Based Adoption Model (CBAM), Stages of Concern, as a diagnostic tool for use by counselors, administrators, staff developers and other change facilitators who are responsible for the timing and delivery of staff development experiences. A rationale for staff development, the…

This guide is designed to assist those group leaders responsible for presenting consumer education and financial management classes or programs to client and community groups. The topical units address the following areas of concern: (1) observation of non-verbal behavior; (2) active listening; (3) clarification of clients' statements; (4) asking…

This practical guidebook for novice therapists is designed as a supplement to be used with courses or books which focus on therapeutic theories. The intent of the guide is to explore the practical problems encountered during therapy and to investigate the commonsense aspects and nuances of the therapeutic encounter. Numerous topics are covered,…

Gifted children, both achievers and underachievers, and their parents can be helped by school counselors to cope with the social and emotional difficulties arising during school years and regarding vocational and career choices. (CL)

Traditionally, the contributions of school psychologists during the screening phase of preschool assessment have been minimal. The purpose of this article is to broaden the school psychologist's perspective regarding preschool screening and in the process introduce some specific screening activities which closely parallel the school psychologist's…

Presents guidelines for counselors who use an interpreter for cross-cultural counseling. Interpreters can be effective when there are language differences, when the client is speech or hearing impaired, or when cultural tradition prohibits the client from speaking directly to the client. (JAC)

Analyzes unique problems that constrain counselors as they respond to political and economic pressures surrounding declining resources. Identifies survival strategies to help preserve the viability of counseling services in an era of cutback management. (Author/JAC)

The role of the college student activities staff in advising student organizations is examined, and guidelines are offered for establishing an effective advisor-student leader relationship, attendance at student organization meetings and events, the extent of the advisor's influence and control over organizational and students' activities, and…

This document, one of five volumes that compose the Pupil Personnel Services Recommended Practices and Procedures Manual, is designed for school counselors and psychologists and provides recommended practices and procedures to assist pupil personnel workers in better serving students in Illinois schools. Chapter 1 presents the philosophy of pupil…