Argues that most young children were probably not emotionally distressed by the 1986 Challenger Space Shuttle accident or by media reports of the accident because they are most upset by visual ugliness or televised depictions that personally threaten their sense of well-being, neither of which was present in the televised reports. (MBR)

Makes an analogy between separation experiences of children in placement and those of children in stepfamilies to emphasize the children's need to mourn losses and to develop a sense of identity through continuity with significant adults, prior to beginning new bonding relationships. Makes suggestions for attracting stepfamilies to agencies for…

Describes a technique for teaching cultural emotions (internal reactions to external stimuli that are learned and shared among the members of a social group) in college anthropology courses. A project that combines ethnographic materials and improvisation is used. Students explore the cultural emotions of a human society different from their own…

The author first reviews emotional hazards and conflicts of teachers of the emotionally disturbed, then describes, with frequent anecdotes, nine examples of the "interpersonal underworld of special education" such as helplessness rage, anger at teammates, and implementation despair. Suggests recognizing feelings to disengage from unproductive…

This paper outlines the use of participant-produced drawings as part of a larger study that examined the emotional impact of change on individuals in an educational institution (Kearney, 2002; Kearney and Hyle, 2003). Participants were four teachers and five staff or administrators at a branch campus of a technology training school. Both the…

Describes clinical uses of the Life Story Book, a technique to help foster children connect their life experiences. The technique can reeducate children toward a more positive self-image. (Author/DB)

Translates Oskar Pfister's 1930 article proposing that persons faced with extreme danger exclude reality from their perceptions and lapse into pleasurable fantasies that constitute a form of psychic protection against the threat of death. Notes that depersonalization takes place and prevents the conscious experience of fear. (Author/RC)

The application of Rational-Emotive Therapy principles and techniques in in-service education for school personnel is discussed. Teacher and counselor participation in a staff development program is described. (Author)

Situation awareness is defined as an evaluative product based on expert performance criteria. This article examines the importance of training simulation systems in developing situation awareness, focusing on high fidelity procedural training, expert knowledge and experience, and attitude and emotional state. Discusses other related issues. (68…

Asserts that crisis caused by the sudden death of a student or teacher can be averted or diminished via a preplanned team intervention approach. Describes such an approach implemented successfully by the Easton, Massachusetts, public schools. Provides both guidelines and strategies of the field-proven intervention program. (Author/NB)

Summarizes the impact of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait on Kuwaiti children and addresses the need for discussion of peace building and world awareness in children's classrooms. E. Al Balhan recounts his experiences and observations of children during and following the invasion. (MAK)

Presents four mistakes made with students and four criteria for developing student independence and responsibility, namely student ownership, student-active learning, student accountability, and student control. Discusses the method of student-directed learning (SDL), the role of emotions in learning, course modification for SDL, and results of…

Examines the reaction of a kindergarten class at the unexpected death of their pet rabbit. Describes their spontaneous acts of writing, talking, playacting, and planning a funeral to process the rabbit's death. Asserts that if teachers had taken charge, much of the rich experience would have been lost. (EV)

Oncology nurses are particularly vulnerable to "burnout" syndrome due to the intensity of their work and the ongoing losses they experience while providing oncology care to their patients. High levels of stress in the workplace left untended lead to high job turnover, poor productivity, and diminished quality of care for patients.…

Affective neuroscience and cognitive science approaches are useful for understanding the components of emotion regulation; several examples from current research are provided. Individual differences in emotion regulation and a focus on the context of emotion experience and expression provide additional tools to study emotion regulation, and its…