Describes application of Mental Research Institute brief therapy model for working with school children who either do not want to change or feel they cannot change their problematic behavior. Describes assumptions which undergird this approach along with specific working procedures. (Author/ABL)

Contends that education is on the brink of a model change, shifting from classic or mechanistic model to new holistic model and altering our whole way of thinking. Reviews key assumptions of mechanistic and holistic views, and presents array of new model thinking from number of authors. Includes glossary of terms. (NB)

Examines contemporary children's books published internationally as a backdrop against which to view the international books available to U.S. children. Representative situations from developed and developing nations demonstrate the constraints involved in publishing children's books. The examples help explain why international fare offered to…

In the past 15-20 years drug use in U.S. society has increased among women of childbearing age. Therefore, the task facing multidisciplinary professionals (physicians, social workers, psychologists, drug rehabilitation workers) is much more comprehensive than ever before. All practitioners need to understand the service provided to women in…

Success in school and in life is sometimes thought to depend on innate intelligence. However, student self-esteem is more highly correlated with student success than is intelligence quotient. There are many educational practices that are highly correlated with student self-esteem which can be grouped into three categories: teacher attributes and…

The six national goals proposed at the Education Summit of 1989 and the ideas for reaching them delineated in "America 2000" are discussed in this document as they relate to school counseling in Ohio. Both "America 2000" and "Creating Opportunities for Success," Ohio's first annual report citing the state's progress…

Discusses the history and theory of drama therapy and illustrates it through case studies. Makes suggestions for counselors who wish to use drama to promote psychological development. Notes that using dramatic activities allows counselors to view the inner world of their clients through symbolization, characterization, and interaction. (ABB)

Discusses when, how, and why elementary school counselors might use art materials in working with children. Discusses establishing a trusting relationship, timing, choice of media, using what emerges therapeutically, processing the session, projective techniques, and training and resources. (ABL)

Volunteering can teach elementary and secondary students about community service while improving their attitudes, enhancing their academic work, and providing them with valuable skills and experience. (SK)

Examines demographics, problems (dropouts, pregnancy and births, poverty, single-parent families, other problems), and differences of Hispanic American children. Explores factors for school counselors to consider when planning individual, group, and family therapy. Suggests strategies for becoming an effective counselor of Hispanic American…

Contends that understanding the concept of protection as motivation for behavior can be gained by considering child's and family's social situation. Presents eight social situations that may influence child's behavior. Problem-solving strategies, in form of directives, are presented for problems associated with each situation. Explains how school…

Notes that consultation with parents has become an increasingly important part of elementary and middle school counselor's comprehensive guidance program. Says that counselors should expect to occasionally encounter resistance to their efforts. Explores characteristics of resistance, possible causes of resistance, and methods for overcoming…

Reviews the concepts of negligence and "tort liability." Outlines briefly 10 legal cases that can be useful in explaining what the liability issues are for today's educators with regard to students who are injured while in school. Outlines six steps school officials should take to avoid negligence. (SR)

The segmented treatment was more effective than the control group treatment regarding three skills while the combined modeling treatment was only significantly better on the listening variable. (Author)

Sees handicapped students as responsive to and appreciative of counseling assistance, noting these students share basic ambitions and dreams of nonhandicapped peers. Recommends school counselors can use cognitive counseling principles in a systematic fashion to help students begin to learn cognitive strategies and rational beliefs resulting in a…