Individuals low in interpersonal trust have been found to be less confident, less popular with others, and more lonely--indicating need for attitudinal and behavioral change. Student who has sufficient discomfort to seek therapeutic assistance can be aided in increasing trust in others through specific tasks cooperatively established by the…

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)

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)

Notes increase in popularity of work-based learning and youth apprenticeship. Contends that counselors in educational settings are being downplayed and job mentors are being played up by leaders in youth apprenticeship movement. Encourages counselors to become actively involved in counseling persons regarding variety of forms of postsecondary…

Outlines major challenges for vocational educators and counselors: (1) need for a comprehensive, cohesive approach to career theory, research, and practice; (2) view of career development as a complex interplay among attributes, behavior, and environment; (3) interdisciplinary collaboration on theory, practice, and a career development research…

Reviews research and theory on procedural justice concerning family disputes, and discusses existing proposals for reform of family court procedures. Holds that adversary proceedings in custody disputes may be more beneficial to older children and disputing parents than nonadversary procedures. Identifies areas for needed research in procedural…

Asserts that drug use by adolescents is rooted in personal attitudes and values and in the youth's relationship with family and peers. Having established that drug use is rooted in problems within the counselor's domain, discusses potential role of counselor in working with adolescent drug use. (NB)

Reviews literature on the counselor librarian and discusses problem areas accounting for resistance to concept--trend toward return to basic library services, advice and advocacy, resistance to accepting behavioral sciences, learning and teaching "helping" concepts, public acceptance, work environment, management support, staff development, and…

There is no question that professionals and students need help in the process of gathering, deciphering, and then utilizing career information. As we enter the 21st century, school counselors are in a significant position to access and facilitate use of all sorts of career information, and they must be technically prepared to orient students,…

At their best, counselors should show students that to make decisions about college choice is to take charge of their lives. When students have been able to come to grips with their values, strengths, deficiencies and priorities, they are in a position to develop criteria to use in decision making. (MLW)

Provides overview on the role, character, and diversity of services school counselors experience in residential settings (psychiatric hospitals, correctional programs, residential treatment settings). Documents the existence of school counselors in forensic "educational" settings. Considers school counseling services of consultation and…

Notes that most individuals who receive treatment for alcohol or other drug problems fail to maintain abstinence. Sees it as essential that school counselors be aware of relapse prevention strategies and use these strategies proactively when adolescents complete treatment. Discusses strategies, adapted from work using cognitive-behavioral…

Reviews characteristics, problems, and needs of students with mild disabilities. The role of counselors' attitudes and behaviors, and the need for special training in assisting these students are discussed. Necessary multicultural concepts are provided; intervention options for counseling and consulting practice are discussed. (EMK)

The work of establishing comprehensive guidance programs nationwide has advanced significantly during the past two decades; however, the legacy of traditional organizational models continues to define counselor's jobs. The significant features of comprehensive programs are reviewed. Survey results concerning implementation of the comprehensive…