Research, policy and media discourses highlight negative physical and non-physical outcomes for overweight/obese children and adolescents compared with their non-overweight/obese peers. The research findings that have positioned this "vulnerable" group are reviewed with particular reference to the desired outcomes of the "Every Child Matters"…

School psychologists historically have received little training on topics such as mild traumatic brain injury or concussion, yet they could play a significant role in assessment, consultation, and intervention with students who have sustained a concussion. The purpose of this article is to educate school psychologists with regard to definition,…

In the treatment of children in institutions, the emphasis is shifting from one-to-one therapy to the group living unit as a means of socialization. Such an approach highlights the role of the child care counselor as a primary therapeutic agent. (Author)

Discusses probable impact of new technology on family life, including effects on children, leisure-time activity, and family functions. Describes seven ways the developmental counselor functions in an information society. Concludes counselor will continue to be an essential link between home, school, and community. (ABL)

The school is fast becoming the primary place of belonging and recognition for many students. This article addresses the need for psychological consultation in the educational setting and argues that the primary focus of any mental health intervention in schools should include the prevention of the development of emotional disorders, as well as…

This paper recognizes an increasing demand for counseling services for children and adults affected by divorce and notes that counselors traditionally have not been trained to provide such services. It presents a six-unit training outline which can be used as a course or as an inservice workshop for training mental health workers in offering…

Psychodrama is a viable technique in child counseling that increases in value as the counselor becomes more skilled in its use. It is a natural therapy for children because they have an innate ability to dramatize their experiences. (Author)

School counselors have an important role in responding to students whose mental-health needs place them at risk for school failure. Shortcomings of the current developmental guidance-and-counseling service delivery model are defined and a transformed model proposed with suggestions for specific changes. Barriers to change are identified.…

Many factors, including changes in the family, drug abuse, high technology, crime, population shifts, and television are changing schools. These forces have already had an impact on the counselor's job or will have an impact in the future. Counselors should be prepared for these social changes and manage them better than their predecessors in the…

In times of crisis, students, teachers, and other staff members can be deeply affected. Since a crisis can occur at any time, having an effective crisis intervention plan for school personnel in place is important. Immediate intervention following an emergency may help students deal with the immediate after effects of a death or loss and may…

Presents an overview of child abuse and the dynamics of the abusive family to provide basic information for school counselors regarding family violence and the generational pattern of child abuse. Discusses the role of the school counselor in providing help for abused children and abusive families. (Author/RC)

School counselors need new ideas to initiate change in school counseling programs. This book presents a collection of innovative paradigms and approaches. Part 1 presents articles on techniques and methods of counseling interventions: (1) Student Rights (C. C. Hogan); (2) At-Risk Students and Violence (L. Giusti); (3) Conflict Management (D. R.…