This paper describes the application of a systems approach model to assessing families with a labeled noncompliant child. The first section describes and comments on the applied methodology for the model. The second section describes the classification of 61 families containing a child labeled by the family as noncompliant. An analysis of data…

An intervention strategy called comprehensive counseling is presented as a new approach to dealing with adolescents who have major problems in traditional schools and at home. Components of this approach include: (1) a learning environment in which instructional and counseling procedures are closely related through joint planning by a staff of…

Discusses conceptual and methodological problems surrounding research on Italian women's roles. Presents case studies of women who do not fit into the stereotypes used to describe Italian women and to demonstrate research uses of source materials. (Author/MK)

Describes four lessons that educators can learn from their mistakes. (PKP)

This paper describes a program that links a community mental health center and a rural education cooperative for the provision of psychological services to children experiencing emotional/behavioral problems. The program description provides background information and lists reasons for selecting a flexible problem-solving consultee-centered format…

This paper focuses on the first steps (Planning and Organization) of a three-stage model designed to help school personnel deal with problem-oriented parent-teacher conferences. Seven distinct steps of the Planning and Organization stage are described in detail: (1) specifying the problem; (2) organizing information; (3) specifying objectives; (4)…

This paper addresses the concept of child advocacy as a service strategy for troubled youth, particularly juvenile delinquents. The shortcomings of more traditional approaches to these youth and the concomitant recommendations for the use of advocacy are reviewed. The lack of clearly specified operating principles and techniques for advocacy…

This approach to conflict-management training provides systematic training in coping skills. Trainees are encouraged to look at conflict from the viewpoint of management of personal reactions rather than solely from the problem-solving perspective. Suggested activities for self-examination and skills development are offered. (Author)

Cognitively impaired elderly are often cared for by their families, but little clinical intervention has been aimed at helping families to cope with behavior problems. Families may benefit from learning behavior management strategies successfully utilized with institutionalized elderly. Several case examples are discussed. (Author/RC)

Describes a cognitively based environment treatment approach for group home juvenile delinquents based on Eliminating Self-Defeating Behavior Theory (ESDB). Outlines seven self-defeating behaviors initially developed as coping mechanisms. Discusses results of ESDB as a treatment milieu. (RC)

This paper sets forth a community family life education model within the structure-functional framework. Attention is first focused on societal and family needs, followed by the model, its goals, organization, and implementation. Finally, several recommendations and a challenge are given to family educators. (Author)

Describes a residential child care approach centered on group homes which views running away as one of several behavioral problems. A complex solution is offered which has resulted in a dramatic decrease in runaways. (Author/NRB)

Counseling skills of concreteness enable clients to get a more specific awareness of their present problems and develop more functional strategies for taking action. A conceptual framework for recognizing and eliciting client material that needs to be explored concretely is presented. (Author)

Describes development and dissemination of Volunteer Information Provider Program (VIPP), an informational sharing program to assist rural family caregivers of older adults, first piloted in Missouri and later disseminated to 20 states. (Author/CM)

Problems related to family violence are complex and multi-faceted and involve large numbers of people in this country. A number of types of violence in families are identified initially; however, the manual focuses on the concerns of battered women, or interspousal abuse. Information focuses on: (1) the nature, causes and effects of family…