Developmental group counseling emphasizes not that each child needs counseling, but that each child should have access to a counselor if necessary. The developmental group provides an opportunity for exploration and examination, a reality situation in which group members have the opportunity to learn appropriate patterns of coping with and…

It was hypothesized that there would be no significant differences among groups following the counseling and consultation intervention. Females made gains in every group with the greatest gains shown by those in schools with no guidance worker. Males made gains only in experimental groups. Because of this pulling in opposite directions the null…

Spaced appropriately throughout his special issue on Technology in Guidance are 10 specific technological applications. They focus on computer programs, multimedia approaches, retrieval systems, and systems design in the development of programs. (CJ)

Counselors must face their responsibility as environmental manipulators in order to deal with increasing problem of extortion among students. They must try to correct the behavior without exposing the victim to possible retaliation and be aware of far reaching implications such as the possibility of drug use among extortionists. (CJ)

Since this is the only factor study conducted to date on the role of the State Supervisor of Guidances, it should serve as a foundation for similar future studies. (Author)

The peer influence model holds great potential for assisting new students develop more effective behavior in the school setting while at the same time establishing a close and cooperative relationship with older students. (Author)

A public relations program for guidance services must be honest, continuous, positive, comprehensive, sensitive to the public's concern, and presented in nontechnical terms. A counselor has professional responsibility to convey his competencies and character of guidance services to the public through a public relations role. The school counselor…

Describes Computerized Vocational Information System (CVIS) at Willowbrook High School, Villa Park, Illinois. (CJ)

First in a series of articles to be offered by Journal Professional Development Committee. Presents instrument designed to assess expectations held by students, teachers, parents and administrators in relation to personnel program in their school. (CJ)