Data on 117 adolescents identified or not identified as having serious emotional disturbance and served by public schools or private psychiatric hospitals indicated that girls were a small proportion of the group identified or served by public school, but made up the majority of the group not identified by schools but served by hospitals.…

This article describes the development and implementation of an innovative program of information centers in Israel that is designed to identify newly blind persons and to give them first-hand information about available services, as well as to stimulate an awareness of rehabilitation services among medical personnel. (Author/DB)

Studied level of alienation and associations between socioeconomic variables and alienation in 200 older senior center clients. Found group isolation and powerlessness were more prevalent than personal isolation or normlessness; health, race, education, and income were strongest predictors of alienation; and older Blacks and those with lower…

Examined validity and reliability of Hutchins Behavior Inventory (HBI), instrument designed to assess client's thinking, feeling, or acting dominance. Findings from 172 student residence hall counselors demonstrated good construct validity of the HBI and sufficient reliability. Moderate reliability estimates for intensity scores and somewhat low…

Outlines difficulties facing Asian-Americans resulting from racism and the stress of cultural transition. Discusses barriers to service delivery. Proposes a multipurpose social services agency for Asian-American neighborhoods that would address both individual and community problems. Contains 44 references. (SV)

Reviews research on prevalence and effects of three types of victimization of women: child sexual abuse; sexual assault; and sexual harassment. Claims this research suggests victimization is quite common among women and has serious detrimental effects on their mental health. Presents data indicating victimization experiences are common among…

Satisfaction with human services and quality of life was evaluated through interviews with 247 Colorado individuals with developmental disabilities (age 0-72 years) assisted by caregivers. Consumer satisfaction and levels of integration, productivity, and independence were measured for the following services: case management, residential,…

Analysis of the 1977 and 1985 National Nursing Home Surveys with respect to residents with mental retardation found little change in the size of the population; resident characteristics (such as other disabling conditions and functional limitations and primary source of payment); and level of services received. Challenges in implementing Public…

Describes program providing systematic preparation of mental health counselors in assisting the seropositive and their significant others in managing psychosocial issues that accompany Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Describes four training modules (one-day workshop, miniworkshops, AIDS seminar, and practicum or clinical module) based…

Notes that, as school counselors engage in consultation, it is common for teachers and administrators to resist consultation. Discusses sources of consultee resistance and suggests ways that school counselors can minimize and manage such resistance. Lists seven major points that a school counselor should remember about resistance to consultation…

Mexican-American high school students (n=48), divided into two groups on basis of acculturation level, rated videotaped simulated counseling session featuring either Anglo-American or Mexican-American male counselor and adolescent male client. Results revealed no significant findings for four dependent variables of Counselor Effectiveness Rating…

Notes that, although women may share similarities with men in their reactions to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), they also have unique concerns. Understanding these concerns is considered essential for counselors to give quality care to women at risk for infection. Describes women at risk and offers suggestions for counselors in…

Explores role that counselors' personal experiences, values, and beliefs play as counselors make decisions about confidentiality. Focuses on counselor's beliefs about the rights and responsibilities of children, counselor's needs for belonging and a sense of adequacy, and counselor's personal value system. (NB)

A New Zealand study investigated the prevalence, health status, and service needs of people with mental retardation born before 1940. Of 1,063 people identified, 42% resided in institutions, 7% with family, 13% in nursing homes, and 38% in community-based residential facilities. Additionally, 75% received regular medication, and 75% had at least…

Sees implicit definitions given to career and personal counseling as reflecting dichotomy between research and practice. Says that research focus and early practice experience reinforce idea that career counseling is prototypically concerned with young adult career choice. Presents case study of targeted coaching in business to illustrate how…