The present discussion points to the need for further inquiry in the area of the guidance team process. The author enumerates weaknesses of the team approach and suggests that the helping professions need to place more emphasis on prevention. (Author/BY)

Undergraduates were trained to help the counseling staff by serving as models in demonstrating patterns of social behavior for clients, and as listeners to those having adjustment problems in college. (CJ)

Describes several kinds of mutual help groups and two ways to initiate them: (1) through conferences, and (2) through short-term training programs. A substantial need continues for mutual help groups in an era of reduced professional and consumer resources. Research is needed to document their extensiveness, impact and longevity. (JAC)

A study compared mentoring among teachers, nurses, and police officers. Results are compared to studies conducted in other professions, and suggestions for educators and administrators are offered. (FG)

While teacher centers vary widely in origin, size, and sophistication, most respond to teachers in four crucial ways: (1) services planned according to teacher needs; (2) staff members from the teaching ranks; (3) meeting place for teachers; and (4) convenient locations. Three actual teacher centers are described. (CJ)

Physical education can have a strong impact on the development of self concept. The student who is positively oriented and who has a sense of belonging, worth, and competence possesses a strong foundation for learning. Ways that physical education teachers can help students improve their self concepts are described. (CJ)

Applied the concepts of symmetrical and complementary relationship patterns from interactional communication theory to a study of Haley's assertions. Analyses of counselor-client verbal transactions did not support the notion that successful counseling is characterized by a complementary relationship with the counselor in the control position.…

Explored effects of race, racial self-designation, sex, and previous counseling experience on preferences of disadvantaged students. Results indicated a slight preference in all disadvantaged groups for a helper of the same sex, age, and race. There was a definite preference for a helper of the same social class background. (Author)

Case study demonstrates impact of counselor-tutor relationship with eighth-grade boy over an 18-month period. Beginning with initial meeting, describes several encounters in and out of school. Discusses boy's personal and academic problems and how relationship with counselor-tutor helped him cope with problems. (NRB)

Action research, enlisting teacher participation in study of aspects of school life, investigates teacher-centered program to help elementary school children with low self-concepts. Teachers play significant role in helping children perceive themselves more positively, and benefit personally from involvement in study. (NRB)

Forty adults participated in an experiment in which 20 participants unexpectedly found a dime (elevated-mood condition) and half did not (neutral-mood condition). Opportunities to acquire information and to help another person were then presented. Elevating mood increased helping but also increased information acquisition, supporting an activation…

Presents the various stages of the group process in terms of developmental tasks that pinpoint the relationship between process and structure. The tasks provide a conceptual foundation for use of group techniques by identifying specific purposes in group development. (Author)

"Transitions in Education, Work and Leisure" is a course designed to prepare people who serve as intermediaries or catalysts. The curriculum is based upon the intermediary's function of assisting adults in transitional periods to cope with constant changes in the labor market and social environment. (SK)

Compared samples of residence hall personnel, faculty, and students on ratings of potential campus helpers on typical student problems. Analyses indicated that these three groups differentiate potential helpers in terms of problems presented. These groups have significantly different opinions as to appropriateness of various helpers for problems.…

This second part of an article written a year ago describes a postpartum program for adolescent mothers which offers help to all participants in a prenatal program whether or not participants express a need for help. Services are offered on a home visit basis. (CM)