This trainer's guide is designed specifically to provide training to individuals with mental retardation or other cognitive disabilities on their rights under titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Written in simple language and supported by drawings that make the material more accessible, the training is meant to give…

Examines the systematic use of poetry in the school counseling setting. Discusses the use of poetry for the affective aspects of counseling including identity development and as part of the helping and healing process. Concludes with cautions on the use of poetry. (RC)

Describes Morita therapy, which encourages clients to redirect their attention to more practical activities rather than try to eliminate anxiety and discomfort from their lives. Uses a case study of a test anxious woman returning to college to illustrate the effectiveness of the technique. (JAC)

Investigated interrole and intrarole conflict reported by lesbian working women (N=79) and factors influencing the types of coping strategies these women used. Responses to a questionnaire showed most interrole conflicts were between the work and lover roles, and intrarole conflicts involved the work and daughter roles. (Author/JAC)

Four main topics are addressed (sample findings in parentheses): generalization (LD adolescents have trouble generalizing across settings); motivation (goal setting and self-control can be effective); social skills (LD subjects can readily learn social skills); and young adulthood (LD young adults face difficulties coping with daily living and…

An experimental curricular track (Primary Care Curriculum) was instituted at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine to educate more students to enter rural primary care and to better develop skills in life-long, self-motivated learning. A study comparing characteristics and results of the Primary Care Curriculum and of a conventional…

Data on tenth graders indicated that delinquency increased as grades decreased, supporting the hypothesis that failing students are under high strain. Rejection of school educational goals reinforced the inverse association between grades and delinquency. Extent of delinquency among students considered rebellious, ritualist, retreatist, or…

While recreation and leisure have not traditionally been considered a high stress profession, many professionals in the fields are becoming more concerned with their work environment and attendant job satisfaction. Various stressors for leisure and recreation personnel are listed along with ways to manage stress. (CJ)

This study explored the relationship of cognitive distortions and coping strategies to depression in college students. A measure of cognitive distortions (the Interpretation Inventory) and a measure of strategies for coping with depression (the Active Checklist) were developed and used for this study. Results are discussed. (CJ)

Discusses establishment of a community program designed to provide intervention services, support and education for the dying, their families, and the community. Included is a brief history, the nature of the program, problems related to community acceptance, and the current status and future of the program. (Author/JAC)

Considered personality variables related to postdivorce adjustment using a sample of 58 females and 31 males. Found persons with the best adjustment scored significantly higher on dominance/assertiveness, self-assurance, intelligence, creativity/imagination, social boldness, liberalism, self-sufficiency, ego strength and tranquility. (Author/JAC)

Investigated how female parents in dual-career families view their roles. Compared the effectiveness of two strategies for dealing with conflict. Subjects using a role redefinition strategy did not differ from subjects using a role expansion strategy in self-reports of role conflict and coping effectiveness. (Author)

Investigated attitudes of bereaved individuals toward selected funeral practices. Correlated sex, closeness to deceased, and religious preference to timing of the death, viewing at funeral home and location of funeral service. Found closeness of relationship to deceased emerged as a significant variable in assessing attitudes toward certain…

Challenges the way outcomes of human service programs are described in existing accountability methodologies. Establishes basic assumptions and propositions that should be made to implement a competency approach. Proposes a theoretical approach to accountability in human service programs based on the attainment of competencies. (Author)

Describes a workshop on burnout especially designed for telephone counselors. Workshops help counselors explore the personal, professional, and organizational factors that are important in understanding and coping with this burnout. (Author/RC)