Death is inevitable and universal, and the corona virus disease has only further intensified a world of uncertainties as a result of frequent accidents, HIV/AIDS, cancer and natural disasters. Bereavement after any death is a potentially disruptive life event with consequences in physical and mental health, relationships and social functioning.…

Bullying and cyberbullying are global phenomena negatively impacting on children's and young people's (CYP's) mental health and wellbeing and affecting their school social experiences and learning outcomes. Many interventions and prevention approaches have been employed over the decades, most impacting differentially, with some success in certain…

Chronic poverty is a worldwide epidemic, and communities must take a proactive approach to assist the poor by extending a hand to lift them up and not hold them down. Tribulations are part of life, but are some afflictions self-imposed, escalated, or reinforced by living in deprived contextual environments. Poverty-stricken people experience more…

It is estimated that there are 1,678,778 military children in the United States, with 80% of them attending U.S. civilian operated public schools. Therefore, it is critical that educators across school settings have access to information that supports the academic, behavioral, and social emotional health of military children. The current paper…

This volume addresses general and special education inclusion and how the education field has changed over time. The topic of inclusion has transformed over the years from when it was first introduced and as a result of legislation, new trends, and current research investigations. In addition, this topic can be somewhat controversial depending on…

In the United States 40% of all traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are in children under the age 14. This means a portion of the school age population is exposed to head injury every year. The effect this injury and experience can have on a child varies, but it is important for educators, counselors, and family to understand the psychosocial…

Defines childhood depression and symptoms associated with its occurrence. Addresses some questions around the use of antidepressant medication in children, including its safety, how it works, who prescribes it, and whether or not there are alternatives to medicine. Provides ways treatment staff and teachers can take an active role in helping…

This book is written for parents, teachers, and counselors who have both a desire and a commitment to help children who experience a death. The first chapter provides an introduction and discusses when death education should occur. The second chapter emphasizes the importance of creating a caring relationship with children when death is…

Discusses counselor, teacher, and family roles in helping lonely and shy children overcome their social isolation. Emphasis is placed on the development of new interpersonal skills and the modification of dysfunctional beliefs. (BL)

When school counselors, teachers, and parents use play techniques with an accepting, safe relationship, they foster development of children's interpersonal needs which are fused with positive experiences at school and at home. This paper uses Kaufman's (1989) model of interpersonal needs as a theoretical framework to support the use of play…

More teachers should learn to accommodate needs of children experiencing a values crisis associated with divorce. First step is for school systems, schools, and teachers to become better prepared to teach human values. Second step is for teachers to develop ways to supplement school counselor's work with children of divorce. (Arthur)

School counselors are in a unique position to develop and coordinate transdisciplinary teams providing services to students with disabilities in inclusive settings. This article provides a an overview of three types of multidisciplinary teams, an analysis of the school counselor's roles, and a case scenario for each. (EMK)

This document consists of two modules extracted from a six-module larger work. Module 1 presents six articles on the topic of "helping students to cope with fears and crises." Module 2 contains 17 articles on "programs and practices for helping students cope with fears and crises." Article titles and authors are as follows: (1)…

Children are entitled to grow up in secure and nurturing environments that include caring adults; safe streets; decent shelter; adequate nutrition; access to health care and education; and advocacy on their behalf against the toxic influences of society. Far too many children are being referred to special education and mislabeled and medicated.…

This book draws upon William Glasser's choice theory, which categorically rejects external control psychology. Part I, "Seeing Crises in a Context," includes: (1) "Managing for Quality in the Schools" (W. Glasser); (2) "Reality Therapy and Choice Theory: Making Personal Choices for a Change" (L. L. Palmatier); (3)…