Focuses on process used by high school counselor who kept detailed log documenting exact time spent in various school and counseling activities, and personal insights gained from time analysis. (NB)

Describes one role of the school counselor, that of a reinforcer and a promoter of reinforcement for students, teachers, parents, administrators, other school personnel, and oneself. Presents ideas on how counselors can serve as reinforcers gleaned from brainstorming session at American School Counselor Association Elementary-Middle School…

Advocates that counseling professionals work together as team in helping families. Contends that quality of care provided is improved by coordinated network of helping professionals. Discusses advantages of community network, identifies obstacles to implementing networks, reviews related literature, lists assumptions upon which team approach is…

Proposes that the behavior of many teenagers may be understood as a function of 11 immediate goals, each of which represents a coherent set of attitudes and behaviors by which the ultimate goals of belonging and self-esteem are sought. These goals are rooted in faulty beliefs and elicit characteristic reactions from adults. (Author)

Discusses the school counselor's role in relation to special education programs, emphasizing historical and training perspectives. Emerging roles and future directions are described. (BL)

Outlines a five-stage model, based upon Adlerian psychology, designed to facilitate students' social-emotional development. Offers general suggestions for activities and affective education materials useful in implementing this model. Categorizes several popular affective education programs in relation to the five stages. (CRR)

Notes that, in Texas, counselors were excluded from mandated educational reforms and that state and local counselor organizations are attempting to clarify whether counselors should be placed on career ladder and should be appraised by statewide system. Sees counselor's role in reform movement as vital because it can stabilize and balance local…

Discusses 11 issues that may have ethical implications for counselors, including confidentiality, data storage, software issues, counselor-assisted software programs, client screening procedures, use by affluent versus poor clients, sexism, computer literacy with poor socialization skills, external locus of control, left-brain thinking, and…

Refutes certain myths about adolescent suicide and discusses the characteristics and symptoms of suicidal behavior. Offers considerations for counseling the suicidal teenager. Lists counselors' responsibilities which include being informed on the subject, arranging workshops to educate others, and offering immediate support and evaluation of the…

Focuses on important knowledge, skills, and attitudes uniquely associated with guidance specialization. Discusses approaches counselors can use with teachers, administrators, and sponsors of extracurricular activities to make their expertise more pervasive throughout their school. (BH)

Discusses the new roles for school counselors in helping middle school students achieve academic and personal success. Roles include nurturing the school mission, guiding program development, facilitating instruction and group involvement, and belonging to a leadership team. (BL)

Suggests that school counselors must help students see themselves as whole human beings, rather than being confined by race and ethnicity. Presents examples of several successful minority Americans. (JAC)

Notes that counselors got blamed in 1950s for not steering enough students into science and mathematics careers. Asserts that there is new shortage of personnel for science and engineering roles and that counselor bashing has resurfaced, only this time in more covert form. Considers appropriate role for counselors in addressing issues related to…

Provides suggestions for changes in role of school counselors needed to meet the demands of the future. Describes role and function of the counselor as it seems to be now (primary provider of direct services) and as it may be in the future (conduit between needs and resources). Considers attitude with which school counselor can move into the…

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)