Adolescent pregnancy and parenthood is examined in regard to statistics and trends, sexuality and birth control, sociological factors, and needed intervention services (e.g., health care, father's role, education, counseling, financial assistance, housing). Implications for counselors are given. (BL)

This study analyzes counseling interview techniques learned during counselor preparation in relationship to techniques that counselors consider useful in actual secondary school counseling. One third of the techniques (such as esatblishing rapport, approving and reassuring, dealing with student resistance) showed a correlation between theory and…

If support personnel are going to be used in substantial numbers, their proper use, supervision, and training should become an integral part of counselor education programs. This would help the counselor differentiate between his role and that of his support person, enabling him to avoid the problem of role confusion that some consider serious.…

Presents a factor analytic study designed to determine the underlying empirical structure of a judgmentally developed counselor role and function survey questionnaire based on the responses of 819 parents of high school students. Results indicated categories accurately defined the content of the survey. (JAC)

The author discusses four counseling areas in which the secondary school counselor will be highly involved with handicapped students: academic advising; counseling for postsecondary education; career or vocational guidance; and counseling for athletics, recreation, and clubs. Under each heading, both legal concerns about discrimination and…

A Repertory Grid was constructed to determine the perceptions held by secondary school students of people who gave them vocational counseling. Findings show that subjects made their discriminations between people on two major construct dimensions, an intimacy and a potency factor, and that vocational counselors appeared in two generalized figure…

Does the counselor with teaching experience perform more satisfactorily than the counselor without such a background? To learn more about this issue, the authors conducted a study to determine whether principals rated counselors with and without the experience any differently. (Editor)

A school counselor recounts the case of a gifted 14-year-old with rheumatoid arthritis and a destructive home situation, to remind teachers that in-school problems have out-of-school roots and that the teacher is not the only professional available to, and concerned with, the well-being of the student. (DB)

Adolescents are often overwhelmed and disillusioned by the monumental and momentous task and risk of making a career choice. Adults in general and counselors in particular can assist them not only in being more realistic about their career expectations, but can be especially helpful by encouraging them to develop personal attributes and skills.…

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is emerging as an important legislative factor in the education of handicapped students, particularly those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It allows social workers the opportunity to expand their roles within the schools and better meet the needs of students and their…

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,…

Asserts that school counselors can play vital role in the prevention of adolescent suicide. Lists warning signs of suicide risk and characteristics of at-risk students. Presents set of guidelines for helping potential suicide victims. Sees key to teenage suicide prevention to be communication skills. Identifies components for suicide prevention…

The launching in 1975-76 of Universal Free Primary Education (UPE) for the Federal Republic of Nigeria creates a new need for school counselors of UPE recipients, who may leave school at age 15. The author presents guidelines for recruitment and selection and outlines a 3-year counselor training curriculum. (JT)

The values clarification approach is a novel and exciting method of working with students in groups. This article describes a pilot project in values clarification initiated by the Student Personnel Services Branch of the Manitoba Department of Education. (Author)