Sees school counselor as being in unique position to see total picture of school's curriculum and its effect on students and staff. Suggests, therefore, that counselors be involved in curriculum development and evaluation. Discusses issues relevant to curriculum development and evaluation. (NB)

Examines some of the problems and issues that confront adolescent gay and lesbian students in the school environment and focuses on an understandng of the sexual preference of these youths as a means of delineating roles for the school counselor. (Author/ABB)

Reviews three articles from the EAP Digest which discuss the low employee-penetration rate of employee assistance programs. Claims low rates may be a result of environmental, employee, and supervisory attitudes about referral and intervention responsibilities. Concludes future of counselors as feasible service providers hinges partly on successful…

Two primary sources of beginning counselor worries are identified: (1) concern for one's competence as a counselor and a person and (2) worry about the increasing intimacy involved in discussing the emotional life of a client. A catalog of possible humorous responses of beginning counselors is provided, and each response is illustrated with an…

In the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic, social workers must interact with numerous systems-persons diagnosed with AIDS and their friends and families and human services agencies. Subsequently, workers must deal with their responses to such interaction, including countertransference. Eight countertransference issues and…

Presents an overview of educational reform proposals emphasizing the lack of recognition for human development. Discusses why guidance and counseling has been ignored and why counselors are partly to blame. The role of the counselor in contributions to educational excellence is discussed. (BL)

Presents "upstream", a model for the utilization of professional counseling services in the residence halls, encompassing developmental, preventive, and remedial approaches. Suggests that the professional counselor can assist in four capacities in the actualization of these approaches: as a therapist, as a consultant, as a change agent,…

Alcoholism is a widespread but neglected problem in the lesbian community. The myths and realities of lesbian experience are described and suggested treatment strategies that address the special problems and needs of lesbian alcoholics are given. The literature is reviewed and the need to overcome homophobia among social workers and in agencies is…

Adult basic education students need counseling and guidance in personal and career areas. Most programs cannot support the employment of trained counselors. Although some argue that teachers are not qualified for this counseling role, it will probably remain their responsibility under current conditions. (SK)

To fill a gap in the existing knowledge base the network of personal and community supports that may be mobilized by rehabilitation counselors in working with older, disabled persons is identified. (Author/BL)

The article defines the highly talented; describes their special academic, social, and personal needs; gives reasons why children talented in a specific areas are often overlooked; and offers suggestions for parents, teachers, and counselors. (CL)

The reactions of the entire family system to the death of a child are examined. The case illustrates therapeutic interventions dealing with changes in family structure, guilt and mourning processes in parents, anxiety and other reactions of children, and the cognitive confusion of both children and adults. (Author)

In a period of declining college enrollments, it is important to serve all qualified students, especially disabled students who may not be attracted to a college unless the college is responding to their needs. The role of the counselor is to translate awareness of needs into positive action for the disabled student. (Author)

Uses theme of integration presented in William Butler Yeat's poem "Among School Children" to explore some counseling solutions to current problems in high schools. Recommends counselors provide opportunities for students to integrate their experiences; develop programs for life-career development that are in themselves integrated; and…

Focuses on ways mental health counselors can participate in working toward peace on many interactional levels. Looks at positively loaded alternatives that mental health professional can consider in their approach to thinking about clients, community, and country. Discusses personal, theoretical, counseling, educational, community, and…