Describes the results of research that explored how mental health counselors consider the confidentiality of minors and conditions under which they would breach it. Results indicate that mental health counselors are protective of their minor clients' confidentiality rights with variation based on degree of seriousness and age of the client.…

Counseling concerns of highly able students may reflect characteristics associated with giftedness. Yet school counselor training programs give scant attention to this phenomenon and to the social and emotional development of these students. School counselors therefore may be unaware of and unequipped to respond to these concerns. Referencing…

This article presents a review of the literature on counseling adults with terminal illness, particularly the literature on the nature of preparation that counselors and other professionals who attend to the needs of adults with a terminal illness require. The authors review information and findings from philosophical, psychological, practical,…

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a relatively new diagnostic label. As more physicians become familiar with the diagnosis of this syndrome, schools will begin to see children with the label FAS and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). Children with FAS often do not pick up skills from their environment as easily as some of their peers. They often need to…

This paper on sexual assault defines the terms connected with sexual assault and identifies the most common situations in which sexual assault occurs. Information on the types of people who are sexual assault offenders is presented. Common myths concerning sexual assault, particularly rape, that are held in some segments of society are presented…

The purpose of this article is to support aspects of family counseling as an appropriate dimension of school counseling, and to introduce the school counselor to one of the many theoretical orientations available to those who work with families. (Author)

Reviews relevant literature regarding how children react to the nuclear threat. Presents ideas counselors might use to help children cope with living in a nuclear age. (ABB)

Self development is conceptualized as surrounded by a series of ego rings that spread out from its center. Erikson's first five psychosocial stages are used as the developmental framework within which self-concept, self-esteem, and ego boundaries are viewed as component parts of the self's growth. Counseling implications are used. (Author/BL)

A three-level model for understanding group activity and guiding group leader interventions is presented. Counseling theory, technique, and criteria for selective application are discussed. (Author)

Describes approaches to counseling the learning disabled child. Discusses identification, counseling techniques, counselor roles and functions, and limitations of counseling in ameliorating a learning disability. (MCF)

Reviews the literature on marijuana use among adolescents which shows that experimentation is commonplace and regular use is not rare. Cited a distinction between marijuana use and abuse. Concluded that promoting abstinence might reduce credibility and suggested a prescription for responsible use. (LLL)

Many individuals working in education-related professions have a variety of needs for educational and psychological tests results regarding their students or clients. This chapter addresses school counselors' use of tests in educational settings and the right to test as a competency-based issue. Although the subject appears on the surface not to…

Lewin's concept of a life-space diagram provides a model for understanding the key elements in the environment of psychologists functioning in correctional institutions. (Author)

The president of Association for Specialists in Group Work, a counselor trainer, and a consultant on group counseling, reported questions most often asked and framed responses mindful of beginning and practicing group counselors. Answers cover such topics as group size, selection, emotions, roles, leadership and other areas. (Author/CMG)

The American Mental Health Counselors Association was founded in 1976, yet mental health counselors lack professional identity. The term "mental health counselor" must be clarified to prevent overlap with psychology yet remain flexible enough for future innovation. (JAC)