Offers a proposal for reform in admission. Critiques the multiple application system. Shows how counselors can be the movers and shakers of reform, suggesting a five-year plan. (KS)

Describes some public relations techniques used by businesses which can be adapted by counselors to give them the recognition they deserve and to improve the school's image. (ABB)

Responds to Caple's self-organization paradigm with interest in methods of promoting student growth and maturity. Finds use of a continuum with developmental and self-organization theories at opposite ends unnecessary, believing that growth takes place in a state of equilibrium or disequilibrium. Considers closed systems theory, as well as Caple's…

Exponential changes in Western and international society and in American and international education afford promise, opportunity, and challenges for tomorrow's counselor. Leadership in services, teaching, research, credentialing, policy, and law all seem to be areas of potential contribution and growth for the counselors, counselor educators, and…

Presents framework for thinking about interactions between client and therapist systems in relation to participants' personal explanatory systems and models of reality. Examines therapist contributions to forming structures, elements of covert interview of therapist performed by client system, model for therapist training, and case presentation…

Draws on three literatures to clarify the nature of preference and to establish its relationships to expectation and similarity in the context of a participatory psychotherapy and counseling model. The effects of not meeting needs, not honoring preferences, and disconfirming expectations are seen as important considerations for therapy process and…

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…

Identifies a number of problem areas in school counseling and suggests a variety of survival skills for counselors. Suggests that counselors identify and strengthen their special skills to make it evident to school systems that they fill a critical need. (JAC)

Current economic, industrial, occupational, and social changes in the U.S. are having substantial impact on the academic and career and technical education programs in our public schools. As a result, students and their parents, need assistance in navigating the school system and accessing information so they can make informed decisions about…

The roles that school counselors play in schools can vary from school to school, from school district to district, and from state to state. To be effective in their positions as highly trained counseling and human development specialists, school counselors must be clear about their scope of practice. National standards for school counseling…

Discusses the rationale behind a view of parents as primary clients, offers supportive evidence for the parent as client orientation, and suggests how school psychology will have to be reshaped. Replies by Hyman and Kicklighter are included. (Author/HLM)

Reviews research and theory on procedural justice concerning family disputes, and discusses existing proposals for reform of family court procedures. Holds that adversary proceedings in custody disputes may be more beneficial to older children and disputing parents than nonadversary procedures. Identifies areas for needed research in procedural…

Presents a response to Burtnett's paper on the role and responsibility of school counselors in relation to career education programs (CE 510 317). Points out strengths and weaknesses of the paper and suggests strategies for implementation. (JOW)

In a reaction to Burtnett's paper on the role and responsibility of school counselors to career education programs (CE 510 317), the author notes that the article presents an excellent role statement for counselors. Suggests implementation strategies such as organization, communication, and involvement in state policy making. (JOW)

The counseling aspect of the counselor's role has been eroded by a number of negative influences. If this erosion is not halted the counselor will not have enought time to counsel because of overinvolvement in noncounseling activities. Counselors must focus on and preserve counseling as their primary function. (Author)