Suggests the relevance of The Odyssey" to the lives of 20th century adolescents in exemplifying two fundamental archetypal themes: initiation and man's search for his own identity and for meaning in life." (Author/RD)

Argues that a poem might express the poet's feelings but does not communicate them. (RD)

Stresses the need for administrators and teachers to be able to use computers as tools for the enrichment of their personal and professional lives. This requires experience and constant effort to stay in touch with the world of computers. (MLF)

Uses 12 subscale scores on the Personal Orientation Inventory to assess effects of a practicum experience upon self-actualization of 79 University of Alberta graduate students (counseling students with and without practicum, and noncounseling students). Results indicate a facilitative effect of practicum upon self-actualization. (AH)

The author describes the resurgence of the gifted education movement and explains an enrichment curriculum he developed to promote self-development, rational thinking, and ethical awareness in gifted students. (CL)

In teaching we develop a language of practice related to the student's discipleship toward wholeness, which is also a depth hermeneutic or interpretation of his self-formative process. In short, when we truly teach art, we are mediating body-mind integration and self-actualization in and through art. (Author)

Describes apprentice/mentor relationship as a way of meeting the needs of abusive parents and the needs of understaffed agencies with large caseloads. Mentoring is discussed in terms of the life span developmental need for acquiring a sense of generativity and basic factors in the evolution of a mentoring relationship. (Author/RH)

An "intelligent careers" framework (knowing why, knowing how, knowing whom) combined with active engagement practices can integrate occupational and organizational career counseling. The Intelligent Career Card Sort is a technique in which clients select themes reflecting their values in the three parts of the framework. (Contains 37…

Presents flow theory in the context of evolution. Defines the elements of "flow" and contends that flow results in an optimal state of inner harmony which improves one's chance for survival. Identifies consequences of flow for creativity, peak performance, talent development, productivity, self-esteem, and stress reduction. Examines the…

Points out challenges of a contextual worldview for career counseling and psychotherapy. Presents a metaperspetive for counseling practice that includes a conception of major life contexts and a developmental process goal of effective functioning in these contexts. (Contains 99 references.) (SK)

A longitudinal study of leisure participation and motivation revealed that sports/recreation, unstructured leisure activities, domestic, organizational, and intellectual activities showed significant five-year stability coefficients. Motivations for leisure activities--achievement, supervising others, social interaction, creativity, physical and…

The article identifies 14 rights parents of disabled children must allow themselves which include the right to mourn, the right to feel one is doing the best one can, the right to organize one's life for one's own satisfaction, and the right to a sense of humor. (DB)

Ebb and flow of creativity in later life has many explanations: for some, it is second nature; others remain open to new experiences. Decline of sensory and cognitive functions may impair continued creative expression. Some may have already completed their creative agendas. In others, creativity may manifest itself in subtle, unexpected ways that…

Proposes that death anxiety is related to degree of individuation and self-actualization. Sees concerns about death increasing as people relinquish defenses, reach new levels of differentiation of self, and expand their lives and personal power. Notes that therapeutic progress poses existential dilemma. (Author/NB)

The diverse nature of the profession of student affairs, the vast array of institutions, and the incredible variety of student-affairs professionals demand a wide range of opportunities and possibilities for professional development. Sets the stage for the discussions on personal and professional development. Examines the definition of…