This article suggests the application of anticipatory intervention principles in schools to meet the psychological needs of teachers, pupils, and parents as well as of the school as an organizational system for coping with extreme stress caused by either natural or man-made disaster. (Author)

The author examines some of the problems encountered in counseling academically gifted students. (HMV)

Transference, selective retention, and misperception-overstatement are factors considered in the guidance image problem. Suggests image prototypes for school counselors to project. (EK)

This study compared the students' and parents' views with respect to both the perceived and the ideal role of the secondary school counselor. Apparently irreconcilable conflicts among idealized roles were found. (Author)

This paper offers a plan for organizing one's thinking relative to the initial interview. The five-step plan incorporates pre-planned leads and flexibility. Pre-planning is needed in order to provide direction for the interview, and flexibility is essential for exploring areas of concern unexpectedly introduced by the counselor. (Author)

The author maintains that in assisting counselee thinking, counselors should examine the following questions: Why is "why" important?; When is it appropriate to seek answers to "why" questions?' and What is one approach that may be used to assist the counselee in deriving "possible whys?" (Author)

This manual has been prepared to provide one approach for an examination of the role activities of the counseling staff in the modern secondary school. It has not been prepared to furnish "the answer." Within recognized limits, it has been prepared to focus attention on and to present: (1) a point of view of the secondary school and learning in…

The author maintains that guidance counselors must make a definite commitment to a complete testing program. He also proposes that special workshops be offered to update counselors on testing programs in the secondary schools. (Author/HMV)

Describes the challenges of successful college integration, college entrance examinations, and college admission policies faced by students with learning disabilities. Outlines types of college programs for these students. Discusses aspects of the counselor's role in successful transition planning in preparation for college: student assessment,…

The author presents a "state of the union" address regarding the role of the secondary school counselor in British Columbia. He provides a brief historical background and also elaborates on goals for future counselors. (HMV)

This article describes the extent of counseling services in secondary schools in the province of Alberta. Included is a table showing the approximate numbers and distribution of school counselors employed in the province and an estimate of the amount of time they spend in counseling activities. (Author/HMV)

Counseling is an important program in secondary schools and should not be limited to scheduling and credit counting. A balanced program ensures services including coordination, counseling, and consultation. Included is a "Balanced Program Guide." (MD)

The author describes the counselor's role in providing special services for exceptional students. (HMV)

The findings of this study support the hypothesis that a secondary school counselor can function effectively as a behavioral consultant to an inner city teacher. (Author)

Assesses school counselors job-ideal dictated by school counselors themselves. Counselors responded to the Counselor Function Inventory. Counseling per se is viewed as primary to counselors role; he or she is not a clerk, teacher, disciplinarian, or an administrator. (Author/EK)