Rather extensive examination covering topics of evolution of environment, mental health and the environment, development of policy and action, and environmental design. Presents a three-dimensional conceptual matrix (strategy) for evaluating the environment: (1) Levels of Policy-Action; (2) Levels of Environment; and (3) Levels of Human Needs. (LK)

Suggests that present restrictive view of training advocated by federal authorities may lead only to short term economic gain and requests that counselors working with disadvantaged groups support a more liberal approach to human development in Manpower training programs. (Author)

A new theory of literary criticism is required to correct white misunderstanding of black literature. (IR)

Paper read at a Symposium on Education and Ethics at the University of Georgia, May 17-18, 1968.

The process by which the International School Psychology Committee (ISP) formulated its Declaration of the Psychological Rights of the Child is described. ISP issued a tentative declaration and solicited comment world wide to help draw up a final declaration (included in the text), define variables, and work toward implementation. (Author/PP)

The humanities are described as the custodians of the human image. Today's humanities have burdens which are social and conceptual. Higher education training in critical thinking works against the image of man, which keeps civilization vital. (JN)

The author traces occurrences in his life which contributed to his changing from Judaism to Humanism. Traces the Humanist Movement from 1927 to 1961 when the Supreme Court ruled that Humanism is legal equally to theistic religions. Journal availability: see SO 507 190. (KC)

Workshops in caring were designed to expose attitudes, biases, and concerns of a nursing home staff toward aging, illness, and death. Touches on techniques and materials for encouraging participants to focus on and share feelings. What inhibits or facilitates a caring relationship was the prime focus of both sessions. (Author)

Examines the psychosocial needs of disabled persons and the counseling approaches for dealing with their special needs. Discusses problems of self-concept, body image, frustration and anger, and dependency and motivation. Strategies are drawn from a broad spectrum of counseling theories. (Author)

Explains four forms of spiritual knowledge in Navajo tradition. The first emphasizes character development; second, self-reliance; third, emotional ties and relationships with family, community, nation, and the natural environment; and fourth, reverence and respect for nature. The goal of Navajo (Dine) philosophy is balance, holism, and harmony.…

Examined perceptions of student affairs professionals about the importance of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing essential values to student affairs work. Findings from 68 student affairs professionals revealed that respondents regarded aesthetics, altruism, community, equality, freedom, human dignity, justice, and truth as essential…