Special emphasis is given to the potential of mental images in the tapping of creative energy and other positive aspects of the "higher self" that may enhance daily living. These uses of mental imagery have significant implications for contemporary counselors. (Author)

Increasingly, helpers are asked to counsel the dying and their relatives. The research and other literature are reviewed for information and ideas that might be helpful to a counselor; for example, research and speculation about fears of death are examined. While an awareness of such information may reassure the counselor who tries to counsel in…

The thesis of the first article is that much pathology derives from inability to deal with feelings of hurt. This inability results in the externalization of responsibility, which in turn creates victims and dysfunctional behavior. The second article discusses the "scapegoating" aspect of family dysfunction. (Author/HMV)

The study of nonverbal communication has generated numerous hypotheses, but little that is directly useful to the practitioner. This article discusses the major controversies in the literature to provide an overview of the field. Concepts with practical application are organized into a model for interpreting nonverbal behavior. (Author)

This article presents a model for training counselors to help counselees in the process of making decisions. An effective decision-helping approach that includes processing decisions, relating values to process, and relating actions to beliefs is presented. (Author)

The author describes how a 4 1/2 year old boy was successfully treated for and excessive fear of insects through the use of multimodal therapy. (HMV)

It can be concluded from the results of the two studies described here that value similarity between client and therapist is related to therapists' ratings of client improvement. This phenomenon can be expected in therapies irrespective of theoretical orientation. (Author)

Challenges the assumption that an effective social work practice must be rooted in an established theoretical foundation. Presents an alternative model--a common sense, humanistic, and reflective approach that represents the actual nature of effective helping. (Author/ABB)

Studied women (N=115) with osteoporosis who reported their major problems to be pain and their inability to do housework. Results showed most viewed their family as being supportive, reporting they frequently received help from their children. Those with lower incomes and specific fractures reported receiving the most help. (Author/ABL)

Substitute teachers who perceive a school staff as supportive have greater confidence and are more effective. Tips to help both the substitute and the students have a pleasant and productive day are offered. (MT)

Suggests an approach to the satisfactory termination of individual long-term counseling with children. Discusses recognizing the time for termination and preparing the child for termination. Concludes that with successful termination a child will understand that there will always be a competent adult whom they can trust and who will listen. (ABL)

The effects of an alcoholic parent on children are described. The importance of teachers, child care providers, physicians, and nurses in identifying and providing assistance to students suffering these negative consequences is stressed. (MT)

The history of dream analysis and interpretation is presented to provide additional background for practitioners interested in dream analysis. (Author)