The changes occurring in the behavior, intentions, and self and role perceptions of first year science teachers were measured. (CP)

Ten compulsive behaviors were recorded by a client during 23 weeks of counseling. The frequency records indicated sizeable decreases in the behaviors following relaxation, with additional, smaller decreases following desensitization. Changes in the MMPI and Fear Survey Schedule corroborated the client's self report of improved functioning. She had…

A paraprofessional conducted successful speech and language training with three disturbed children after rapid training in behavior modification principles under a highly directive supervision procedure. (Author/KW)

Overweight patients on a token economy psychiatric ward were reinforced with tokens, off ward privileges and social approval for meeting a weight loss criterion of three pounds per week. The progress of two subjects, both chronic paranoid schizophrenics, is described. The procedure appears to be effective. (Author)

Supporting structural tools in counseling include identification of specific outcomes, selection of criteria measures for their assessment, ranking of objectives, sequencing of subtasks, and keeping of performance records. (Author)

A case is presented for a radical shift of consultant orientation in the direction of accepting a client's felt needs and presented problems as being real and of working on them at a level where the client can serve as a competent and willing collaborator. (Author)

Reinforcement was administered contingent upon appropriate actions in order to reduce hyperactive behavior of a trainable mentally handicapped boy. A followup indicated substantial improvement in behavior. (CD)

Comments on article by Ray E. Hosford in same issue. (CJ)

The contemporary counselor must strive to integrate behavioral science principles with his previously established human relations context, to make them work for benefit of his clients. Comments on article by Ray E. Hosford in same issue. (Author/CJ)