The purpose of this content analysis was to examine the use of theory in school-counselor-led interventions. Specifically, we examined intervention characteristics, evaluation design, and use of theory in school-counselor-led intervention studies that were published by the American Counseling Association, the American School Counselor Association…

A grounded theory methodology was used to analyze articles and book chapters describing the development and practice of school-based counseling in 25 different countries in order to identify the factors that affect development and practice. An 11-factor analytic framework was developed. Factors include: Cultural Factors, National Needs, Larger…

The purposes of this article are (a) to introduce the existential perspective as a viable theoretical framework for school counselors to utilize when addressing possible violent behavior in youth; and (b) to present a case study that introduces possible school counselor case conceptualization and interventions designed to address the existential…

This paper reports on the current state of elementary school student mental health needs assessment and makes recommendations for future school counseling research and practice. The review of the theoretical literature on needs assessment examines several studies by numerous researchers. With one exception, all instruments reviewed were generated…

Consisting of a description and overview of developmental principles, concepts, and strategies, this article clarifies the meaning of a developmental school counseling program and suggests it as a program framework. Suggests a cognitive developmental approach as especially useful in guiding program implementation and development. (JBJ)

Examines school counselors' perceptions regarding the importance of the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs school counseling standards. Results identified four underlying factors in the standards: program development, implementation and evaluation; counseling and guidance knowledge and skills; contextual…

Presents models specifically designed to help students build group cohesion, to encourage them to think and act more compassionately, and to provide them with more leadership opportunities. Describes the "just community" approach and moral dilemma methods based on Kohlberg's moral development theory. Examines school counselor's role in…

Discusses what constitutes the developmental part of a comprehensive, developmental, and collaborative school counseling program. Provides a review of the developmental perspective as well as an overview of recent discussions related to the need for changes in school counseling program focus. Considers the potential for maintaining a developmental…

Peer helping provides critical opportunities for practice and reflection as a means of supporting psychosocial development. School counselor skill and knowledge play an important role in the process of peer program development and success. Provides steps for developing a successful program and a sample developmental training model. (JBJ)

Reviews the current practice of school-based consultation in the United Kingdom, and discusses the degree to which current practice matches research findings on effective consultation. Identifies some of the key characteristics that are essential for consultation to be effective in achieving change, and points out the need for such characteristics…

Counselors are often challenged to address issues of social justice in the counseling context, and they must be deliberate and innovative in their attempts to respond. Counselors will be required to relate social justice considerations to their practices and to the theoretical foundations of these practices; they must then operationalize an…

The fundamental thrust of counseling for individual learning styles is eclectic; it provides a strong rationale for selecting counseling approaches which will enhance counselee learning and growth. Therefore, the learning style model needs to be introduced to graduate students and practicing counselors after they are thoroughly knowledgeable…

Identifies and reviews 21 controlled outcome studies of school social work practice. Suggests that school social workers can use these studies as the basis for designing effective interventions in mental health prevention and treatment efforts in schools. Incorporates a risk and resilience perspective to link the demonstrated effects of…

Argues that the use of systems counseling in the public school offers advantages for the school counselor. Explores the theoretical framework of systems counseling, such as family dynamics and homeostasis. Provides a case study as seen through a systems perspective to illustrate a systems approach. Gives implications for counselors. (RJM)

Interviews adolescent boys and girls about their experiences of silencing or loss of voice, their aspirations for the future, and their values regarding gender. Challenges counselors to reframe the problematic and stereotypical values and beliefs that adolescents internalize and openly address the vulnerability that both genders face in creating a…