Reviews recent literature on psychological changes that occur in middle age in men and women which indicate that men tend to become more affiliated and women more assertive. A series of cases are presented to illustrate the impact of these changes on middle age and marriage. (Author)

Reviews case histories of girls sexually misused by their family members, maintaining that such incestuous relationships usually result in profound psychological impairment in the abused child. (CM)

The need for adults to try to understand the emotional motivations behind children's lies is discussed. It is suggested that lies handled in an understanding way may provide the basis for a character-enhancing experience. (HS)

This study compared the scores obtained on the Minnesota Importance Questionnaire, the Strong Vocational Interest Blanks for Men and Women, and the General Aptitude Test Battery by groups of relatively effective and relatively ineffective counselor trainees (N=74). Data revealed significant differences in the needs, interests, and abilities of the…

Self-images expressed in response to the Draw-A-Story task were examined for differences in gender, age and delinquency. Subjects included 64 adolescents in detention and 74 normal controls. No significant differences were found in gender and delinquency. Significant gender differences were found in both solitary and assaultive content. Discusses…

Proposes love as a curative factor in group psychotherapy. Transference within a group may originate with needs and desires for love. By unmasking transference, subsequent healing may arise from a process of mourning in which group members recognize how their projection of past love onto other group members and onto the psychotherapist is…

Describes Disaster Child Care (DCC), a nonsectarian ministry, which trains and mobilizes volunteers to care for children of families suffering from a natural or man-made disaster. Specifically addresses: (1) comfort through familiarity; (2) behaviors and approaches to lessen anxiety; and (3) care and caregiver training. Provides examples of care…

Unlike stimulus-response models based on external controls, the Educational Responsibility program thriving in many New York State schools is designed to strengthen student empowerment and responsibility. Teachers learn to create needs-fulfilling classrooms, using strategies such as building team involvement, offering choices, increasing value for…

Reviews the growing body of literature that addresses school psychologists' coping strategies and argues that creativity and "alonetime" represent potential resources to draw upon as school psychologists' roles change. Suggests that creativity and alonetime are untapped, inborn resources representing flexible and workable coping tools…

Discusses a redefinition of learning and considers implications for instructional design and educational technology. Topics include creativity; changing performance capability by instruction; preparing students for lifelong learning; interactions with our environment; the role of curiosity and challenge; learning as dialogue; and emotional needs.…

Analyzes the way task proceedings engender emotional reactions, the conditions under which these are expressed in positive and negative socioemotional behavior, and the effect of such behavior on the status hierarchy in informal task groups. Suggests that the expression of socioemotional behavior in task groups is deeply intertwined with the…

Based on the view that attention to cultural/sex-role norms is essential in working with the male alcoholic, this article discusses the rationale for an all-male setting for group therapy and the relation between sex-role behavior and alcoholism in men. It then describes the introduction of a gender-based men's group to meet the special needs of…

The influence of various forms of homelessness on children's development is discussed. The role of personal space in development is considered, particularly in regard to the settings in which homeless children spend much of their time. (PCB)

Discusses ways in which children's literature can be used to help preschoolers deal with developmental change related to family relationships. Describes 52 children's books that focus on family relationships. (RJC)

Recently promulgated national education goals and school restructuring ideas overlook middle-school-aged children's unique needs and circumstances. Schools should foster the development of world-class people, not superemployees. Focus should be on developmental tasks and diverse opportunities for self-exploration, competency development,…