Explores the social nature of denial and the functionality of denial in preserving relationships threatened by knowledge of terminal illness. Asserts that denial serves to forestall social withdrawal by the patient and his/her social circle, as well as promoting role enactments necessary to medical treatment. (Author)

Discusses the changing role of women in society. Describes self-image difficulties experienced by many women as they attempt to deal with multiple roles. Discusses the need for supportive networks and comments on the counselor's role in helping women. (RC)

The article describes the Coping Inventory, an observation instrument used to assess 48 coping behaviors and to develop a profile which generates goals and objectives in a preschool learning handicapped child's individualized education plan aimed at increasing coping competence. (Author/SB)

Discusses counselor feelings of loss due to client departure from therapy. Describes components of loss within a five-stage model including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Outlines strategies for coping with counselor loss. Suggests feelings of loss are natural. (RC)

A national survey of elementary and secondary principals sought both to identify the events associated with school management they perceived as most stressful and to determine whether administrators in different situations (elementary or secondary, rural or urban) have different reactions to typical tasks. Findings and implications are presented.…

Students were administered the Beck Depression Inventory, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Means-Ends Problem-Solving Procedure, and the anagram task used in investigating learned helplessness. Negative correlation was found between depression and interpersonal problem-solving ability. Only anxiety correlated with anagram performance. In…

Occupational mental health deals with the quality of life associated with work. This article demonstrates how rational emotive therapy can be applied to occupational mental health, and suggests counselors be sensitive to stress of work as well as home. (Author/JAC)

Describes a study which examined differences in experienced distress and coping styles between young adults graduating from college with majors either in nursing or in liberal arts. Results indicated that undergraduate nursing majors may actually be healthier than undergraduate liberal arts majors. (CT)

Presents the results of the initial stage of research conducted to explore the relationship between burnout and career development professionals through interviews (N=24). Formulates definition of burnout and identifies burnout symptoms and causes. Results pointed out the individualized nature of burnout, both in terms of symptoms/causes and…

Describes a simulation model of family life education for high school youth. Includes guidelines for use of simulation instruction, instructions for conducting specific simulations, and suggestions for designing simulations to deal with other family life crises. Designed to familiarize teenagers with family system concepts. (JAC)

Studied the coping methods of 20 female higher education administrators who combined career and family roles. Results indicated that they were efficient but had to make sacrifices and lower standards, such as delaying writing for publication, obtaining advanced degrees, and taking vacations. (JAC)

The concept of psychosocial stress is reviewed in relation to empirical findings on the effects of different types of life events in childhood and adult life. It is concluded that the concept is too broad and that the events need to be subdivided according to their characteristics and meaning. (Author/DB)

Discusses camping as a social process that enhances the growth of adolescents. Studied future goals and institutions and found that the unique contribution of camping is based upon its ability to stimulate therapeutic outcomes in relation to individual growth and development. (Author/JAC)

Presents recommendations for counselors whose clients express feelings, thoughts, or behavior related to lesbianism. Recent research shows lesbians to be a highly diverse group. Describes the process of developing a lesbian self-identity. Outlines two factors that facilitate adaptation: (1) social support, and (2) acquiring a positive philosophy.…

Presents an overview of the published literature delineating variables associated with dual career couples, including the numerous benefits or incentives, common conflicts and stressors, and the personality dynamics shared by these couples. Dysfunctional coping strategies as well as adaptive strategies are also described. (Author)