Describes the threat social violence and abuse pose to the psychological and religious development of young people. Discusses strategies aimed at restoring young people's sense of safety and hope by citing seven themes for successful resilience, coping, and developmental assets that a community can control. (CMK)

This study examined orally invented fairy tales of children in kindergarten through third grade focusing on reflections of children's fears, concerns, and stress related to kidnapping and death of a classmate. Findings suggested that children imbue stories with everyday concerns and anxiety, and that stories act as a safe place to relive a tragic…

The second half of a story of a gifted student with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, this article discusses Doug's sophomore year in college and highlights his decision to move off campus to limit distractions and to start medication. He ended the year with a 4.0 grade point average. (Contains 4 references.) (CR)

Investigated 130 2-parent families with children who had mild, moderate, or severe cerebral palsy to examine the critical family strengths which contributed to the overall health and health improvement of these children. Used the Typology Model of Adjustment and Adaptation to examine the relationships between family stress, family types,…

Conducted telephone interviews were 40 parents of children birth through 6 years, questioning parents about resources they used in coping with their child-rearing concerns. Major resource of most parents was their own network of friends whom most consulted weekly or daily. They occasionally turned to the media for information; made little use of…

In this 3-year study, interviews documented how 18 teachers of kindergarten through grade 3, who were mothers of young children, perceived the effects of their dual roles. The advantages and problems of these dual roles are discussed, and the coping strategies associated with both roles are identified. (SLD)

Factor analysis of coping behavior in adolescents in Frankfurt, Germany, and Tel Aviv yielded similar structures, but Israelis demonstrated a marked preference for internal coping strategies as opposed to coping by means of social resources. Discusses the impact of environmental and historical conditions. (DM)

An inventory with five subscales was developed to identify major kinds of coping used in dealing with recurring marital problems, based on 368 subjects. The final scale of 64 items was studied to determine the scale-score attributes of subjects sorted for age, sex, education, and years married, and for aspects of validity. (Author/TE)

The principal's office is frequently a collection point for problems and demands. Secondary school principals often average 1,000 interactions daily. Principals can manage stress by declining to solve every problem, delegating responsibility, reexamining their supervisory role, developing networks of trusted friends, and engaging in…

Reviews the problems and benefits associated with women juggling the multiple roles demanded by work and family. Discusses the need for research that considers the physiological pathways involved in responses to stressful environmental and psychological conditions. (Author/JS)

Addresses the issue of alcoholism in the family, looking at the child in the alcoholic family, the influence of the alcoholic parent, and the effects of chemical dependency on the family. Provides strategies for interventions with children of alcoholics that elementary school counselors can use to help the children adjust in the school…

Analyzes the sociopsychological factors that account for increased stressors and dysfunctionality in contemporary African American women. Discusses the importance of African American family life values in combating dehumanization. (FMW)

Discusses job burnout and reviews the literature to identify communication competencies which effectively combat it (perception, listening, feedback, and social support systems). Presents a course outline on communication techniques for countering job burnout, and argues that students should be trained to recognize, prevent, or ameliorate it. (SR)

Describes St. Mary's Middle School's Divorce Group Counseling Program for fifth through eighth grade students whose parents are involved in a separation or divorce. The program uses a multimodality approach to teach divorce concepts, coping skills, relaxation techniques, and appreciation for the needs of others. (DMM)

The mother of a seven-year-old boy with Down's Syndrome describes her feelings as she came to realize that, despite intense early stimulation activities, her son's developmental capabilities were limited. The article also notes that media exposure of the successes of some disabled children sometimes creates unrealistic expectations in parents.…