According to current research, mental health issues are the leading health problem for Canadian children. Surveys also indicate that fewer than 25% of children are receiving care (Waddell, McEwan, Shepherd, Offord, & Hua, 2005); thus, schools play a key role in assessment, access to services, and possible referral to appropriate outside…

This article presents a personal view of counselling in Manitoba's largest community college. The role of the college counsellor as a guidance worker or counsellor is discussed. Related to this question is the apparent lowering of educational and professional qualifications for college counseling as a consequence of a guidance oriented system.…

Describes the rationale for using high school students in a peer counseling role. Presents a training and implementation model for a career development program designed to facilitate self exploration, values clarification, career planning, and decision making among peers within their own social network. (JAC)

The purpose of the study was to clarify the status of elementary school guidance in Canadian urban areas. Information on the counsellor's background and work setting were obtained from the responses on the Counsellor Data Blank and Guidance Services Opinionnaire. Results were examined in terms of Developmental and Traditional approaches. (Author)

Describes the development of a counselor training center in a junior secondary school operated jointly by a university and a local school board. An evaluation of the center's operation is made in terms of issues in school counseling, issues related to counselor education, and the training experiences offered. (Author)

Recommendations for school guidance services are presented by the Canadian School Trustees' Association. Ways in which students can acquire knowledge about self, the world, and life management skills are outlined. A response recommends futuristically-oriented programs, while another response proposes practical competencies of change and…

Describes a model which combines peer counseling principles for use with computer-assisted career counseling program. This student orientated model outlines a two-phase training program and provides practical guidelines for implementation. The student peer counselors are trained in communication skills, values clarification and decision making.…

Describes an elementary school counselor training program and outlines the background, philosophy, selection criteria, and core aspects of the program. The program focuses on the acquisition of developmental, preventive, and remedial counseling skills and on communication, consultation, and coordination. (Author)

This guide, intended for use by employment counselors, describes in detail 15 counseling tools including: the Moving On series; the Canadian Occupational Interest Inventory; Index to Canadian Occupations; Your Personal Occupation Selector; CHOICES; Careers Canada; Careers Provinces; Canadian Classification and Dictionary of Occupations;…

This report details the rationale, origins, and practice of peer counseling, a system of training people to help other people through empathy and decision-making. Specific applications are described, with particular attention to involving adolescents as peer counselors. The article illustrates the training model of peer counseling as developed by…