Examined four- and five-year follow-up data from evaluation of effects of Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program, marital distress prevention program which teaches couples effective communication and conflict management skills. At five-year follow-up, intervention, as compared with control, couples had higher levels of positive and lower…

Notes that disturbances periodically occur in psychiatric Adolescent Units. Argues that, by delaying full resolution of these social disturbances, maximum therapeutic benefit may be gained. Illustrated by clinical example, shows how prolonging complete resolution can effect change for adolescent, adolescent's social network, and Adolescent Unit…

Once a college or university has chosen a consultant, details of the relationship may need negotiation, and a contract protecting both parties must be drawn up and signed. A range of contract options is available, depending on the nature, cost, and sensitivity of the work to be done. (Author/MSE)

When academic officers must settle conflicts, knowledge of the law is insufficient. Advice of counsel and formulations of law cannot substitute for their frequent and confident articulation and interpretation of well-understood professional values, because they are responsible for assuring the integrity and quality of educational programs. (MSE)

Assessed 60 couples on how resolved they were about the career-versus-family conflict in their lives. High self-esteem and life satisfaction best predicted being resolved about the conflict. The only theme that discriminated between the most and least resolved spouses was "my family comes first." Wives were more rationally resolved about the…

Drawing on management theory, this article explores the costs, benefits, and sources of organizational conflict in the academic library context. Five responses to conflict (using power, avoiding, accommodating, compromising, and problem solving) are described, and guidelines for using problem solving to manage conflict effectively are offered. (14…

Presents suggestions for heads of Montessori schools for dealing with the personal and interpersonal problems of staff members or parents. Notes the importance of empathy, communication, and dealing with conflict effectively. Presents tips for dealing with conflicts between educators and parents. Concludes that real success is in enabling others…

Previous ethnographic studies have suggested that debriefing can have positive effects on the therapeutic process. This research project attempts to augment the previous work in this area by comparing and contrasting clients' perceptions of their therapists' role as debriefer vis-a-vis a third-party debriefer. (Author/MKA)

A pre-K through grade five elementary school implemented a model of conflict-resolution training. The program resulted in children learning to resolve their own conflicts and to assist other children in doing so; teachers had more instructional time because they spent less time intervening. (HTH)

Examines fundamental notions underlying the discourse on being or ontology of Australia's aboriginal people. Suggests that peace educators must include indigenous perspectives in their theorizing in order to end ethnocentric biases in a supposedly global paradigm. Notes that the holistic paradigms of indigenous peoples have much to offer peace…

Discusses the psychology of anger as a basis for dealing with anger-related problems that arise at camp. Camp staff may have problems with anger that are not identified by staff screening. The camp staff manual should contain a written policy regarding overt displays of anger. Guidelines suggest the use of anger during conflict resolution. (CDS)

Describes how conflict mediation can be an effective component of an overall violence-prevention strategy. Study focuses on the application of a mediation model using a showcase event and videoconferencing technology. The authors discuss how school social workers can play a vital role in building "peaceable" schools and communities.…

A national survey of all 50 states concerning the availability of due process procedures for gifted students and the number and nature of recent hearings produced the following information: 28 states currently provide due process or mediation for conflicts concerning gifted students and 7 states reported holding 26 due process hearings from…

Examines ethnic/cultural differences in the effects of individualism on mother- daughter relationships during adolescence with 80 dyads of British and Pakistani mothers and daughters. Results show that when handling disagreements, both groups used an avoiding style equally, although the British group used a more dominating style. (Author/MKA)

Describes a conflict resolution group technique known as ho'oponopono, a process developed by native Hawaiians as a method of resolving conflict between tribal families. Provides guidelines and a case example to illustrate how a group counselor might implement this model in a school setting. Includes suggestions on how best to adapt the technique…