This article discusses the role of the counselor in the operation of the school rather than the face to face contact between counselor and students. (Author)

The counselor, being a part of the educational structure, is seen as being accountable and holds the responsibility of accomplishing certain tasks and functions within established guidance objectives. (BY)

This paper demonstrates that a well thought out, low cost project can produce positive results and that small endeavors can have a real impact on guidance activities. (Author)

The extent to which guidance programs can be effective in the open space school depends on the initiative and imagination of school counselors. This article discusses some innovations used in the author's open space school. (Author/HMV)

This article focuses on the implementation of the goals of psychological education through guidance. (Author)

The author proposes a redefinition of schooling, making it possible for the guidance function to become part of the curriculum. (RP)

The author points out that accountability should give each counselor the kind of responsible freedom that he expects to develop in those he counsels. (Author)

This study illustrates the value of sharing responsibility with students for action to be taken in school as a result of counseling. When students know what counselors are recommending to teachers about them, they will often take initiative to help get follow through action started. (Author)

Presented are some untested ways of increasing congruence between the practical applications and the theoretical idea of the guidance program. These ways involve communicating the guidance functions to teachers, students, administrators, parents, and community agencies. (Author)

Addresses the questions of school counselors' obsolescence and relevance. Cites examples of national indicators of support for school counselors. Suggests the need for sharpening the counselor's role and reducing the unevenness in guidance services' availability. (ABB)

Describes the Keenan Project in Columbia, South Carolina, which provides ongoing group guidance to students on various topics, including communication skills, family concerns, and study skills. Its success is attributed to careful attention to building support, using available resources, including other staff members, and following systematic…

Looks at the changes made by counselors and changes made in counseling over the past few decades and recommends changes in attitudes and roles essential to meet comtemporary conditions, based upon a belief that, before counselors can change roles, they must change their attitudes toward their job and themselves. (Author/BEF)

Examined perceptions of 181 college freshmen in Connecticut regarding decision making for college selection. Results indicated that the four most helpful resources for college selection were college visits, college catalogs, parents, and the school counselor. Provides recommendations for improving guidance of secondary students and adults for…

Discusses specific issues school counselors may encounter when working with children and parents who are Christian fundamentalists. Fundamentalist families are likely to be intact, father-led, politically conservative, suspicious and skeptical, and often spiritual elitist. Offers a definition of Christian fundamentalism, explores client…

Examines a small rural public school's immediate and long-range postvention responses to a student suicide. Provides information from a psychological autopsy compiled in the months following the death. Discusses the implications of suicide postvention and the benefits of using a psychological autopsy approach as a postvention strategy. (RJM)