This article describes the innovative, short term approach of multiple family group counseling in which the counseling applies the principles and dynamics found in family and group counseling to the treatment of the student and his family. Several family units met together to discuss the problems that adversely affect the adolescent and result in…

Grade seven students participated in a developmental guidance program designed around writing two journal entries a week for the school year. Students wrote about individual tasks and issues. Results indicate the writing process and class discussions which followed seemed to facilitate emotional, social, and academic growth. (Author)

Gestalt approaches serve as a valuable tool for psychological education. They serve to enhance self-awareness and responsibility. Gestalt approaches can enliven a curriculum and promote self-understanding. Exercises are presented. (Author)

The purpose of the school "family" is to provide a counselor-student relationship between teachers and a small group of students, teach life-related skills, and create an atmosphere in which students can acquire close ties with one another. (Author/JM)

This article briefly discusses a basis for counselor consultation as a strategy to help teachers aid parents communicate effectively. It also discusses some obstacles to successful teacher-parent communication and delineates a model for providing teachers with effective communication training. (Author)

In 1975-76 school year, a group-guidance program was initiated for trainable mentally retarded children at Austin Opportunity School in San Antonio, Texas. Parent groups were also begun. The Program confirmed that severely retarded students can learn rudiments of group process and new ways of interacting. (Author/MC)

Examines student guidance in secondary education in Latin America. Indicates trends in the field, concentrating on innovative strategies. Concludes that guidance counselors should select priority areas on the basis of local needs rather than depend on models originating in the United States and Europe. (KO)

The extent of U.S. influence on Australian education is being recognized. The differences between the U.S. and the British models of vocational guidance posed dilemmas for Australian educators. Research should be conducted in the context of political and socioeconomic factors, including the British tradition and the impact of American ideas. (SK)

Presents the findings of a study on the occupational profiles of vocational counselors in the European Community. Identifies 113 guidance occupations, divides them into 5 clusters and 9 subclusters, and analyzes the different patterns of tasks carried out by these clusters. Found considerable variation in training models and patterns among…

Research points to the increasing importance of career exploration as a component of effective guidance programs in the transition years. For such programs to be successful, however, they must be part of a guidance program which involves the total school staff and works in collaboration with the school board and community. (Author/LKS)

Some educators are criticizing educational counseling for minorities, especially African Americnas and Hispanics, as not providing adequate information about the variety of postsecondary options available, academic requirements, and admissions policies. In particular, the potential of the community college as an academic alternative is seen as…

Studies evaluating interventions designed to reduce rape-supportive beliefs are examined to identify effective strategies. Searches were conducted on several databases from 1980 to present. Results indicate that human-sexuality courses, workshops, video interventions, and other formats appear to be successful strategies, although these…

Examines the process by which careers officers develop personal models of guidance through the interaction of theoretical knowledge with their experiences of training and practice. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 11 careers officers. Responses were considered in relation to theories of careers choice, careers counseling and guidance,…

Describes how the Personal Academic Cycle for Excellence (PACE) pilot program helped 19 students navigate existing campus academic support services in keeping with their individual needs. Between fall 1999 and spring 2000, students' use of services increased by 128%, and those with low grade point averages improved significantly. (PGS)

A major reason the quality of cost-benefit analysis (CBA) varies widely is inconsistent use of the social discount rate (SDR). This article offers guidance about the choice of the SDR. Namely, we recommend the following procedures: If the project is intragenerational (does not have effects beyond 50 years) and there is no crowding out of private…