This approach to conflict-management training provides systematic training in coping skills. Trainees are encouraged to look at conflict from the viewpoint of management of personal reactions rather than solely from the problem-solving perspective. Suggested activities for self-examination and skills development are offered. (Author)

A study comparing the problems of adolescent mothers returning to school and taking part in a parent-infant program, returning adolescent mothers not enrolled in the program, and dropout mothers presents evidence strongly supporting parent-infant programs. (JMF)

An actualized group of helping professionals and a nonactualized group of mental patients visualized their own aging process. The actualized group had more successful completion, indicating a fantasy of dying a natural death in old age. Ability to face death appears to be a concomitant of actualized authentic existence. (JAC)

The goals of death anxiety reduction and the creation of adaptive, positive, or favorable attitudes toward death in death education courses, as reflected by evaluation procedures, are critically examined. It is suggested that death education courses and evaluations be oriented toward increasing the symbolic engagement with the experience of death.…

Third-year residents nearing completion of their training and preparing to leave for independent practice often appear to experience anxieties that suggest a form of separation crisis. Their negative behavior may be a way of making the old milieu less welcoming and thus easier to leave. Advice for easing the transition is offered. (JMD)

Teacher burnout is described as physical, emotional, and attitudinal exhaustion; and suggestions for coping with the symptoms of burnout are offered. (JMF)

Incorporated findings of a general literature review with opinions offered by 39 burn survivors. Results indicate that care factors influencing resiliency include social support (cultural influences and community, school, personal, and familial support), cognitive skills (intelligence, coping style, personal control, and assignment of meaning),…

Fifteen fathers of children with disabilities living in urban and rural settings in New Zealand were interviewed about their experiences, which included their interactions with teachers and others in the school system. Eight key concerns of the fathers are discussed along with implications for policy and practice. (Author/CR)

Discusses findings of a survey of siblings who have brothers or sisters with disabilities, and the development of support meetings, a resource library, and "Sibling Day" to help siblings. The responses of siblings to various scenarios and a staff worksheet for activities for Sibling Day are provided. (CR)

Analyzes the findings of five studies that examined the causes of stress for classroom teachers, special education teachers, nurses, and social workers. Results indicate that time and its effective management was the most significant stressor category for all groups. Proposes explanations for time management concerns in these helping professions.…

The construct validity of the assessment of coping dispositions was studied in samples of 169 and 203 recently divorced mothers assessed on 11 dimensions of coping 5.5 months apart. Results do not support coping dimensions as currently assessed and suggest a critical reappraisal of the dispositional coping construct. (SLD)

The victim-response cycle model focuses on specific aspects of the relationship that victims have with their offenders which contribute to the degree of trauma that victims experience. This model addresses attachment and learned coping responses to assist clinicians in treating symptomatic behavior. A case example demonstrating the model is…

A study examined the relationship between self-concept and coping strategies of 457 academically gifted adolescents (ages 10-16). Results found the adolescents used various strategies that assumed responsibility for dealing with stressors and took action-focused approaches rather than ignoring problems. They focused on the positive and on problem…

Investigates the working knowledge of intermediate and middle school students about potential strategies for alleviating bullying. Students discussed the prevalence of bullying in their school, methods for dealing with bullying and future coping strategies. While respondents struggled to articulate strategies for coping with bullying, most…

Cultural differences were examined between 111 Asian American and 111 Caucasian American students matched on age and sex in a prospective design study. Using separate optimism and pessimism scores, Asian Americans were found to be more pessimistic than Caucasian Americans. Asian Americans were also found to use more problem avoidance and social…