Demographic information, history, and research relating to psychological services in rural schools are examined. Although some factors are unique to rural schools, it is concluded that services and perceptions of practitioners are similar in rural and urban areas. School psychologists spend most of their time in assessment for special placement.…

Reviews issues relative to retention of schoolchildren. Includes a historical perspective on the retention-promotion controversy, information on retention policies and retention prevalence rates, a review of research on the effectiveness of retention, and a discussion of factors that should be considered by psychologists making retention and…

Much has been written about how counselors can become more multiculturally competent in their research, practice, and academic training. To date, great changes have taken place in the integration of multicultural issues into coursework, publications, and research. The next step for counselors is to include that of social activist along side of the…

Professional ethics are designed to set minimum standards of practice and service for school psychologists. Ways in which professional ethics standards of school psychology can be used to build and strengthen work relationships with parents, legal guardians, and other family members are described here. Suggestions for how school psychologists can…

Student demographics on campuses increasingly reflect diversity. A counselor's ability to help this emerging campus population requires the use of multicultural interventions that affect the student and the system. Counselors must redefine the process of clinical assessment and intervention to include ethnocultural factors and they must intervene…

This paper discusses a workshop designed for career development professionals and paraprofessionals working in an educational environment. Participants in the workshop learn about educationally transforming ideas adaptable to a variety of teaching styles; new ways to use traditional classroom resources; and ways in which to acquire new skills for…

Presents information about the legal role and powers of the grand jury. Alerts social workers to the possible shift from being an informational witness to being the focus of inquiry. Guidelines for grand jury testimony are offered, and the legal rights of social workers are reviewed. (JAC)

Reviews Kane's "Lessons for Social Work from the Medical Model: A Viewpoint for Practice" (Social Work, July 1982). Three authors offer comments on the article regarding the need for research in social work and the place of social work in the medical field. A rebuttal by Kane is included. (JAC)

Supports the theory that the counseling psychologist must look both inward and outward for identity in terms of uniqueness (as compared with similar professional groups), and uniqueness as an autonomous group. Describes the developmental orchestrator role as most fruitful when it acts as a catalyst. (JAC

Describes how mental health counselors can begin to obtain the knowledge and awareness needed to help grieving children. Discusses (1) developmental stages of understanding death, (2) children's reactions to the death process, and (3) the counselor's role in helping a grieving youngster. (Author/JAC)

Discusses advances made in school counseling in Ontario in the past decade and goals for the future. Counselors must strive for continual improvement and evaluation of their own and their school programs to assist students in developing personal life skills. (JAC)

Discusses the changing role of school counselors and shifting emphasis toward career counseling. Counselors should use computer technology, get politically involved, and work closely with school and community to help young people find meaningful work. (JAC)

Counselors working in isolated areas like Newfoundland's Great Northern Peninsula need special characteristics and the ability to relate to the community as a whole. Counselors must rely on personal resources and be familiar with individual and group counseling techniques to succeed, especially if they are the only counselor available. (JAC)

Reviewed the published research on the psychological significance of names and name changes. Found little data pertaining to the implications of a woman changing or retaining her surname at marriage. Suggests such research would have relevance for individual personality development, marital and family relationships, and social and cultural…

Discusses the definition and incidence of incest, counseling needs of incest victims, and strategies for working with women who experienced incest in childhood or adolescence. Identifies techniques and resources for individual and group counseling. Suggests counselors expand their knowledge about incest in order to offer appropriate services.…