Defines cognitive-behavioral counseling and addresses specific questions concerning the practical application of cognitive-behavioral group counseling. Looks at types of concerns addressed; considerations for structuring groups; techniques and relationship to group dynamics; social skills training; cognitive restructuring; coping skills and…

Describes various uses of audiocassettes from which the counselor and client can benefit. Uses include sharing information, providing a mirror to show clients how they come across to others, evaluating progress made in counseling, and developing new skills. (Author/ABB)

Describes the mechanics of writing a behavior contract. Included is a behavior contract written for one 13 year-old student. (HMV)

A counselor's success or failure is frequently associated with his ability to work with disruptive children. This article explores a behavioral group counseling approach. Results indicate that the mean disruptive behavior in the group sessions for all groups diminished considerably. (Author/HMV)

Discusses use of cognitive-behavioral interventions in counseling aggressive adolescents. Presents case study to describe an interpretation of a cognitive-behavioral model referred to as the "Before, During, and After Program," which was successfully learned and used by an aggressive 15-year-old ninth grade male student.

Discusses ways that school counselors can empower children of alcoholics (COAs) by teaching them new ways of behaving and coping skills. Proposes that counselors can assist COAs through the use of cognitive behavior therapy in the school setting. Describes characteristics of COAs and family roles of hero, scapegoat, lost child, placater, and…

Describes three programs implemented in the Providence, Rhode Island, elementary schools to improve students' self-image. These include a guidance/puppetry program, student of the week awards, and a behavioral management system. (JAC)

A particular behavioral approach is discussed with suggestions for improving the classroom climate, as well as systems for recording observable changes in the behavior of the pupils and the teacher. (Author)

Identifies common discipline problems and possible behavioral management strategies to solve them. Suggests using the Daily Progress Report as a tool to incorporate proven counseling techniques into an easily managed, individualized, effective program for responding to disruptive adolescent students. (ABB)

Presents a case study involving the use of self-instructional training with an adolescent schizophrenic boy. Changes initiated in his internal and external dialog with himself improved his self-control and task performance. (JAC)

In this study, junior high students receive group desensitization for their problems of test anxiety; improvement was measured by changes in grade point average. (Author)

The results indicate that reinforcement can be effective in increasing the number of questions superior students ask during information seeking interviews. Thus, the use of verbal reinforcement by counselors is an effective means of encouraging high achieving students to seek information relevant to their educational and vocational planning.…

Outlines a checklist that provides immediate, specific information on the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder child's behavior and academic performance. Lists objectives of the checklist, its content, and the ways in which the checklist is to be used. Claims that the checklist fosters teachers', parents', and children's cooperation. (RJM)

Notes that most individuals who receive treatment for alcohol or other drug problems fail to maintain abstinence. Sees it as essential that school counselors be aware of relapse prevention strategies and use these strategies proactively when adolescents complete treatment. Discusses strategies, adapted from work using cognitive-behavioral…