One model of successful time-limited psychotherapy characterizes the therapy as a movement through three interactional stages: the early rapport attainment stage, the middle conflict stage, and the final resolution stage. According to this model, these stages are indicated by the relative presence of communicational harmony. To examine the…

Both urine alarms and dry bed training (DBT) have been used in the treatment of enuresis. To investigate the acceptability of the most recent version of DBT and urine alarm training, two studies were conducted. In the first study, the evaluation of 42 parents, who had participated in an 8-week program of either DBT or urine alarm training, were…

Despite the obvious parallel which can be drawn between the uses of leisure to benefit the individual, and the use of nonacademic activities and environment to promote individual growth and development, the two perspectives have evolved independently on college campuses. Research into the role, function, and outcomes of leisure have shown that…

The effectiveness and quality of health care provided for foreign students in the United States is a concern to many in the field of international education. Because foreign student advisors (FSA) have a cross-cultural perspective as well as a knowledge of the campus health system, they can play an important part in linking foreign students and…

Throughout continuing higher education there has been a surge of concern for the returning student (housewife), but the returning student (divorcee) is usually left without needed supportive services to nurture her return to the mainstream. The newly-single female is a crisis-strengthened and weakened mutation, unable to return to her former self…

In an effort to meet the diverse interests of the students and to move away from a rigidly structured curriculum, the Civil Engineering Department at the City College of New York has offered the civil engineering student an elective program that incorporates engineering and science electives as well as liberal arts electives. It was readily…

This manual presents a perspective on counseling in veteran's education, and includes information and ideas for colleges to assist veterans in preparing for and entering higher education. The sections of the manual are: The Target Population; Program Objectives and Organization (Functions of Guidance and Counseling, Who Is a Counselor, Counselor…

This review of recent literature explores the current state of student personnel work, influences that either directly or indirectly control the profession, land changes that are presently taking place (i.e., role and function changes, organizational structure changes, program trends). (Author)

Admissions counselors must press home to their administrative colleagues the need for an active, well-organized, well-financed admissions division. Among diplomatic yet persistent requests should be the demand for a more prestigious title, increase in salary, acknowledged authority, and immediate and easy access to all levels of the…

Colleges and universities are overlooking a "built-in resource"--the retired guidance counselor--who has much to contribute to the college community and whose talents should not be put to rest. The retired counselor should not be put out to pasture. (Author)

This article is concerned with a study of non-academic counseling and how that counseling is done when there is no centralized counseling center. In addition, the question of costs, efficiency, effectiveness and availability are discussed. (Author)

Discusses cultural diversity from an international perspective, taking into account two contemporary immigrant groups: international students and Indochinese refugees. Reviews the backgrounds, needs, challenges to counselors, and strengths of these two groups in the hope this overview will give relevancy to many cross-cultural counseling concepts.…

Focuses on the importance of maintaining clear and workable role expectations in counseling supervision. Describes a multilevel supervisory training program in terms of roles, responsibilities, and functional relationships. (JAC)

Discusses the role of secondary school counselors and college admissions officers in counseling college bound students. Stresses the importance of diplomacy and cooperation in working for the best interests of the student while addressing parent and institutional concerns. (JAC)

Reflects on the place of value judgments in guidance counseling and educational planning. Counselors should be aware of the influence of value judgments and be more questioning in sorting out judgments that have strong probability and logical support. (JAC)