Consulting provides counselors with a process for affecting their public image while becoming highly accountable to the full range of their clientele. (Author)

Two guidance models are presented in this article, both of which have their basis is psychological education and which describe guidance as a prime supplier of thrusts aimed at the personal-social development of students. (Author)

This article concerning structuring in group counseling discusses a type of structuring which allows a great deal of freedom and permissiveness within the group and at the same time provides a framework within which the group can begin to function. (Author)

Counseling skills are not limited solely to the counseling office or to the students served. Counselors must be willing to commit themselves to meeting the needs and concerns of the parents too. It is only then that parents will become an active, involved part of the total counseling process. (Author)

The purpose of this exposition is to present a point of view regarding the differentiation of the counselor's role from other related helping professions, keeping the major function of counseling central in the argument. (Author/BY)

The results of the study suggest that counselors are identified by the functions they emphasize, and that changes in emphases can bring about changes in identity. The work of the counselor is not always well defined and, consequently, prevents him from attaining a separate identity. (Author)

Explores role of school counselor as an influencing factor and potential leader in the movement to enhance the school climate. Lists 10 broad goals of the school counselors' traditional curriculum which recognize the interface between the affective and cognitive dimensions of student learning. Suggests eight roles that counselors can focus on to…

Used case study approach to examine issues critical to understanding and enabling students' adjustment to peer's death: short- and long-term impact of adolescent death on peers; types of grieving behaviors peers use to adjust; and procedures that promote adjustment implemented by school system. Findings suggest 10 issues to consider in counseling…

Notes that high school counselors may be called upon to write letters supporting student applications to local community scholarship organizations. For those counselors asked to write such letters of recommendation to these groups, a number of suggestions are offered and discussed. (NB)

Notes that most small rural school counseling programs will continue to face resource shortages, but suggests that school counselors can solve many of their problems, expand their services, and increase their resources when they shift their role emphasis from being service providers to being leaders. Discusses the leadership challenge for these…

Defines Single-Session Brief Counseling; explains Brief Counseling training program; and discusses how Brief Counseling program satisfied training needs. Claims participation promotes professional and personal development. Suggests ways to incorporate Brief Counseling into school programs. (ABL)

Discusses issue of acculturation among immigrant children. Describes stressors related to this acculturation. Outlines counselor interventions including altering external sources of stress and primary prevention through curriculum design and outreach programs aimed at adjustment and feelings of isolation. Includes 38 references. (CRR)