The difficulties teachers of multihandicapped children may experience upon the death of a student are discussed based upon personal experiences and support from the literature of caregiving professions. Symptoms of grief and helpful suggestions for colleagues are provided. (Author)

Analysis of 94 responses by Australian mothers of mentally retarded children to a questionnaire concerning stress indicated that 42% experienced a high level of stress. Life strains were more strongly linked to stress than were life events, and mothers' self esteem predicted stress better than did degree of external support. (DB)

Family counseling helped parents, who had spent an extraordinary amount of time trying to determine appropriate interventions for their autistic son (amid conflicting recommendations from professionals) to better deal with other family problems, and their nonhandicapped daughter's behavioral problems, feelings of sadness and ineffectiveness in…

Parents of children with disabilities must maintain a fine balance between protecting their child from thoughtless cruelty and discrimination and teaching their child to deal with such actions. Parents should quickly end any cruel actions toward the child, be open about the disability's nature, and talk to parents of the child's peers. (CB)

A literature review regarding parents of children with developmental disabilities suggests that professionals must learn to understand the stages of parental adjustment to the handicapping condition, because parental involvement in the daily implementation of the child's program is crucial. Seven national agencies which have early infant…

Identifies the four major factors contributing to principal stress: management of time, relationships with supervisors, relationships with subordinates, and financial matters. Includes a listing of stress factors. (MD)

The younger brother of a hyperactive, severely learning-disabled 21-year-old recounts his feelings regarding lack of parental attention, jealousy toward his older brother, embarrassment, and finally empathy for his older brother. (CB)

Addresses the psychological effects of torture (including solitary confinement) and the implications of torture for counseling and the counseling psychology profession. Discusses counseling issues related to diagnosis of torture victims, treatment, special considerations for counselors, use of testimony as counseling technique, and prognosis.…

Examined coping patterns, management stimulation strategies, and support factors associated with well-being in 58 families with member having Alzheimer's disease. Found variations in coping, management, and support correlates of well-being for three caregiver groups (husbands, wives, children). Groups differed in type of behaviors they found…

Maintains that traditional mental status examination and clinical intuition or empathetic judgment are insufficient to predict suicide. Describes five components involved in the formulation of suicide risk: analysis of the patient's past response to stress, assessment of vulnerability to life-threatening affects, assessment of exterior sustaining…

The parent of a young child who required major open heart surgery shares his suggestions for coping with a young child's hospitalization including parent visitation, relating to the hospital staff, getting answers to questions, and utilizing available services. (DB)

Data on the stress and coping of medical students was gathered in order to design a health promotion and wellness program. A questionnaire was completed by graduating students. Examinations, classwork, and financial responsibilities were considered the three most stressful aspects of medical education. (Author/MLW)

Outlines theoretical assumptions and research base for rational restructuring, cognitive-behavioral intervention procedure for reducing certain anxiety-related disorders, such as various forms of social-evaluative anxiety (social anxiety, unassertiveness, public speaking, test anxiety). Describes intervention procedures within consultation session…

Investigated needs and coping strategies of 124 university students, five university staff, and five other persons involved in long-distance relationships. Most effective coping strategies appeared to be frequency of visits and quality of verbal communication. Results support the importance of relationship subtypes and frequent visits. (Author/NB)

Interviewed 24 persons who had lost loved ones to suicide within last five years to examine psychological and social experience of suicide survivors. Findings suggest that survivors face complex problems of emotional, personal, and social adjustment requiring further attention by researchers and practitioners. (Author/NB)