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)

Describes some of the moral dilemmas facing adolescents and discusses some problems counselors face when dealing with adolescent counselees. In particular, the author mentions the difficulty in distinguishing normal developmental growing pains from personality disturbance. (Author/HMV)

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…

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 literature germane to school-based suicide programs and identifies components that are descriptive of comprehensive and systematic school-based suicide programs. Uses literature review to devise checklist to enable school counselors to compare their programs with current views of prevention of teenage suicide. Checklist is appended and…

Identified stressful aspects of stepfamily living in 63 high school students who completed a questionnaire. Results indicated that overall stress was not high and was often related to adolescence rather than stepfamily living. Discipline issues and not being able to visit the absent biological parent were rated most stressful. (JAC)

Explored living arrangements, services sought, and needs expressed by teenage mothers (n=57) to determine how school counselors can provide support and help guide adolescent mothers through the necessary systems they will undoubtedly encounter as a teenage mother. Many teenage mothers reported that they were living with their parents; housing…

Surveyed school counselors (n=149) concerning their referral practices. Found that average number of students that counselors reported referring to other professionals during typical year was 30 (average of 6.5% of students they served). Emotional concerns, family concerns, alcoholism or drug abuse, and suspected child abuse were concerns most…

Examines sexual abuse and homosexuality as adolescent male sexuality issues in the context of the American School Counselor Association's designated tripartite school counselor role: counseling, consultation, and coordination. Includes 25 references. (CRR)

Discusses use of cognitive-behavioral interventions in counseling aggressive adolescents. Presents case study to describe an interpretation of a cognitive-behavioral model referred to as the "Before, During, and After Program," which was successfully learned and used by an aggressive 15-year-old ninth grade male student.

Presents a five stage model (Jacobs, 1980) of suicidal behavior in adolescents, with a discussion based on observation of three case studies. A second method of communicating suicidal notions through a two-step progression is described, and intervention issues are discussed. (JAC)

Describes how counselors, in consultation with parents, may be able to offer significant psychological support to adolescents facing hospitalization. Describes techniques and approaches designed to maintain a vital and stable link between the school, the hospital, and (during recovery) the adolescent's home. (NB)

Presents a model of vocational and career-oriented secondary school programs for the emotionally disturbed population. The model borrows principles and practices from various theoretical approaches, including the trait-factor, psychodynamic, behavioral, and developmental approaches. The methods and materials recommended are believed to be…

Investigated the reactions of 33 adolescents to the death of a sibling, using private interviews. Emotions reported included shock, confusion, numbness, depression, and anger. For most respondents study habits became worse. Many peers were portrayed as uncertain and uncomfortable. Implications for school counselors are discussed. (JAC)