Speech presented at the American Personnel and Guidance Association Convention, Detroit, Michigan, April 7-11, 1968.

Compact counseling, an approach to short-term counseling, is presented as an effective, efficient, and structured tool for new or busy counselors. A model for using this type of approach is described in terms of (1) basic assumptions, (2) theoretical underpinnings of relationship and structure, (3) activities conducted in each of three sessions,…

Four investigations of the rehabilitation counselor were presented to and discussed by representatives of universities, professional associations, and public and private rehabilitation agencies. Four major aspects of the counselor's professional development and practice were covered in these studies: (1) his perceived role and function within…

Considers the school counselor's role in helping culturally disadvantaged adolescents cope with the problems of merging into the dominant culture. Discusses adolescent's characteristics and how he is set apart from the mainstream of American life. (Author/RK)

The concept of counsellor-as-teacher has gained popularity as a developmental approach to helping people achieve interpersonal competence. This article describes a systematic training program designed to help counsellors transfer their skills to the classroom and thus become teachers of interpersonal effectiveness. (Author)

Reviews the research published in Elementary School Guidance and Counseling from 1974 to 1984, exploring research evidence of elementary school counselors' effectiveness in helping children to improve classroom behavior, to explore feelings, to improve socially, and to enhance sensory awareness and mental imagery. (Author/BL)

Focuses on the developmental and performance capacities of middle grade students, ages 9 through 13. Eight tasks are described as unique to this age range. Implications for counselors are given. (BL)

This article presents a broad view of our current understanding of the influences of physical health on counseling interaction. It is hoped that counselor educators and supervisors can begin to encourage counselors' productive inquiry into the new technologies for assessing the physiological dimensions of helping. (Author)

This text addresses the critical need for today's school counselors to be accountable. Straight to the point and practical, The Accountable School Counselor demonstrates understanding of the demands on school counselors. Designed for easy implementation, this book offers resources, specific measures, and a system useful for counselors who are…

The article points up the need for all counselors from whatever cultural background to work hard to understand the cultural differences present in their client groups, accepting these differences as being in no way inferior merely because they represent minority group persons. (CJ)

Introduction of a pass fail grading system holds forth the promise of a more enlightened perspective in education. Counselors can make significant contributions to this system if they prepare for those changes with the application of intelligent foresight and prudent planning. (Author)

Although teachers are willing to work with the counselor in a consulting relationship, they prefer the counselor to help them understand their pupils rather than help them understand themselves. However, with a better understanding of their own feelings and motives, teachers might be able to work more effectively with their pupils. (Author)