The present study applied a qualitative case study methodology to the educational challenges of three students from a refugee background, in order to identify an appropriate psychological assessment process with which to evaluate their difficulties. Three students who had arrived from Iraq 1-2 years ago (one male and two females; aged 13 and 14…

Data reveal that Black female college students, many of whom are disadvantaged economically, socially, academically, and racially, often have problems with health and career decisions. Counselors should give them special attention. (Author/BP)

This article discusses the types of problems counselors encounter when they deal with those who want to stop using heroin and focuses on those issues about which most people seem unaware. (Author)

In describing the behavioral and personality characteristics of clients applying for services at a counseling center the major descriptive instrument used was the Repression-Sensitization scale. The instrument proved successful and it is hoped that it may be employed in place of intake interviews during times of increased client demand. (Author/CG)

The counselor must be aware of the effects of busing as well as the psychosocial milieu of both his school and the diverse communities which feed it, if he intends to address himself to the needs of all of his students. (Author)

Surveyed school counselors (n=149) concerning their referral practices. Found that average number of students that counselors reported referring to other professionals during typical year was 30 (average of 6.5% of students they served). Emotional concerns, family concerns, alcoholism or drug abuse, and suspected child abuse were concerns most…

The role of counseling is especially important in junior colleges, with their wide range of courses and diverse student population. It must be determined whether or not junior college counselors should practice "psychotherapy" and to what extent they should be academic advisors. The first aim of counseling is to help students to make decisions;…

Discusses ethical dilemmas inherent in the school setting that result from conflicts in counselor responsibilities to pupils, parents, and school. An ethical dilemma involving a pregnant student who is considering an abortion is described, and some possible counselor responses are discussed. (Author)

The discussion presented in this paper is an attempt to bring some issues involving the nature of affective openness, its pitfalls, energy demands and benefits into focus for the counselor dealing with nonpathologic youth manifesting sexual concerns. (Author)

A dedicated counselor has a job of grave importance; and if, after soul searching, he comes to realize that he no longer has a close relationship with his students, then there is a need for change. He must realize that policy, paperwork, and personal needs are secondary to his work with students. He must get back to doing the job he was hired to…

Describes social and emotional problems of learning-disabled students and presents research that substantiates interactional role of the family in these problems. Reviews some of major personal and social issues facing learning-disabled students and suggests ways that school counselors and mental health workers can work with families of these…

Focuses on the internal source of stress. Offers basic tools for school counselors who wish to address the problem of stress. Presents three basic stress reduction techniques which school counselors can easily implement. Gives an overview of two stress management programs, one for elementary levels and one for secondary levels. (Author/NB)

Discusses ways that elementary school counselors can help children with attention deficit disorders. Defines attention deficit disorders with and without hyperactivity and describing characteristics of the disorders. Discusses role of elementary school counselor in areas of teacher education, identification of the disorder, as school liaison, as…