The study's three main criterion measures were: (1) estimates of children's predominant mood state; (2) judgments about a child's predominant within-session mode of expression; and (3) aides' ratings of session satisfaction. Both predominant mood and mode of expression differed for children with different initial referral problems. (Author)

This model identifies the learning disabled child. This disturbance often lies underneath disruptive behavior. Counselors need learn to recognize and work with these children. (Author/MFD)

In discussing problems of counseling Blacks in higher education, many authors confuse influences of racial and socioeconomic variables. Rokeach's work in attitudinal and value differences between whites and Blacks suggests race itself is unimportant in the counseling dyad. Some implications of this conclusion are discussed. (Author)

This article presents an approach to the evaluation of the procedural techniques and/or the counseling process occurring between the counselor and client in the one-to-one interview situation. (Author)

Results of a study with 54 undergraduate social work students indicate that a self-image confrontation produced signficant amounts of perceptual change, but the effects decrease over time. Effective use requires periodic and varied self-encounters throughout professional education. (Author/LBH)

This paper addresses the special problems of teenage parents and their children, also problems peculiar to casework with this kind of client, and offers helpful approaches for social workers working with teenage parents. (GO)

In depth interviews with potentially mobile high school seniors are examined for clues as to why ambibalence about helping other people is widespread. In general, views of helping relationships seem to be channelled by perceptions of the route to a personally successful adulthood. (Author/AM)

An approach being used at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy to enhance the ability of pharmacy students to communicate effectively with their patients is described. The module consists of a syllabus, original videotapes, audiotapes, assigned readings, and evaluation tools. (LBH)

The family counselor's role in the family's and child's struggle to accept death and all the anger which accompanies the various stages can mean the difference between acceptance without guilt or possible total family disintegration. (Author)

An analysis of the generic characteristics of counseling reveals three variables that interact in such a way as to seriously hinder counseling with third-world groups. These are language variables, class-bound values, and culture-bound values. These generic characteristics are contrasted with value systems of various ethnic groups. Implications…

Examines issues and problems confronting 20 caregivers of victims of Alzheimer's disease in rural southwest Missouri and the formal and informal services they received. Suggests that coordination of formal/informal supports must be improved. Describes characteristics and incidence of Alzheimer's disease and implications for rural areas with high…

To encourage gifted children's curiosity, a companion program for gifted children aged 4-7 years was developed at Northern Michigan University, wherein young adults in teacher education work with the children as their mentor careful matching with companions, and determining the child's interests. (JDD)

Critically evaluates Bobele's "Therapeutic Interventions in Life-Threatening Situations." Considers therapeutic technique (interactional understanding) to have been placed above ethical and legal requirements of protecting clients or others from life-threatening situations. Finds Bobele negligent in terms of warning and physically…

Responds to foregoing comments by Woody and Woody regarding "Therapeutic Interventions in Life-Threatening Situations." Acknowledges value of their legal perspective, but maintains that the cases presented illustrated systemic therapeutic principles in life-threatening situations, with the article's scope limited to the clinical domain.…

This article describes a mentor program for gifted and gifted/handicapped students which focuses on each student's specific area of strength. Scientists, writers, and artists, among others, are hired to work as mentors with individuals or small groups of students in the school setting. (JDD)