This study reveals that counselors are more perceptive of the principals' expectations than any other group. When counselors were compared with teachers, some 20 role conflicts were identified. Parents expectations and counselors expectations of parents were significantly different on 22 roles. (Author/CJ)

This research was undertaken by the CGCA Role Committee as a preliminary step in gathering opinions regarding counsellor role from the membership. A 53-item Counsellor Role Questionnaire was sent to a randomly chosen sample of 150 CGCA members, their administrators, and their clients. Responses indicate that there is conflict regarding counsellor…

This speech discusses the role of the counselor in assisting the last great minority group - "normal" children. The counselor is viewed as having the ability to speak for and work towards the creation of schools where individual freedom and human dignity replace curriculum as the key component of the educational process. (Author/PC)

Implications of theoretical models for counseling are examined in relation to: (1) the openness of the counselor in the counseling relationship; (2) a view of openness as a form of defense; and (3) dealing with defenses as part of the therapeutic process. (Author)

Describes approaches to counseling the learning disabled child. Discusses identification, counseling techniques, counselor roles and functions, and limitations of counseling in ameliorating a learning disability. (MCF)

The author suggests that human beings could eliminate their usual feelings of disturbance and upsetness and retain their appropriate feelings of disappointment and annoyance if they stop demanding and awfulizing" reality and dictating that it be other than it indubitably is. (Author/CG)

This article presents a personal view of counselling in Manitoba's largest community college. The role of the college counsellor as a guidance worker or counsellor is discussed. Related to this question is the apparent lowering of educational and professional qualifications for college counseling as a consequence of a guidance oriented system.…

Illustrates how a counselor in his teacher-consultation role was able to model in the classroom the use of encouragement methods to improve the achievement and attending behavior of a seventh grade student. The author describes the specific procedures which were used and provides data to evaluate the result. (Author)

Presents data from questionnaires and interviews with adolescents regarding their concerns about living in the Nuclear Age. Results suggest that the nuclear threat further constrains planning for the future. Suggests implications for educators, who do not appear to serve major roles as socializing or communicating agents on this issue. (BH)

The writer criticizes quotations and assertions of Altmann's which lack logic. The fact that some elementary school children require assistance does not justify the need for counselors. Other resources, such as more sympathetic teachers, might be more effective. A sounseling theory appropriate to children has yet to be proposed. (Author/EAK)

Ideal role perceptions of counselors were compared with random samples of actual role expectations held for counselors by principals, teachers, parents, and students. The significant role disagreements which were obtained in 82 situations are discussed and tentative reasons for such disagreements are offered. (Author)

This study investigated perceptions of the role of the high school counselor between groups and among members of each group of school counsellors, teachers, and principals in Alberta high Schools. Results revealed that counsellor, teacher, and principal groups agreed on the role functions of the secondary school counsellor. (Author)

This very brief article describes the role of the counselor (Canadian) in working with students who need financial assistance (welfare) to help them remain in high school. (CJ)

Study results, although with a limited sample, indicate that parental influence is a significant factor in the socialization process of children. Younger children appear more anxious to please their parents than do older ones. Counselors may find this information useful in planning with younger groups. (Author/CJ)