Results indicated school grade, controlled for age, was the only client predictor variable found to account for more than one percent of the variance in the "Reasons for Discharge." Marijuana was the only client variable to account for more than one percent of the variance in the "Reduction in Drug Use." (Author/BL)

Describes some of the special issues that arise in the teaching of psychology to prison inmates. Summarizes the results of a survey of inmates' perceptions of how taking psychology affects them. Concludes with a discussion of rewards of teaching psychology in a prison. (Author/JDH)

Assessed attitudes toward confidentiality and the conditions under which it would be breached in the psychologist-patient relationship. Psychologists, patients, and nonpatients completed questionnaires, which showed concern among subjects that confidentiality might be broken. In some cases, this fear prevented people from seeking treatment. (BH)

Surveyed state and local health planning agencies and Older Americans Act agencies. Found that coordination between aging and health planning agencies is directly associated with the level of attention given to long-term care priorities by the latter agencies. Findings suggest that coordination strategies may be important for policy change.…

Suggests that Employee Assistance Programs (EAPS) offer new and expanded work opportunities for counselors. Reviews the history of EAPS, current philosophy and program components, and implications for counselors as EAPs move from crisis intervention toward prevention. (JAC)

Highlights from a study that will document how state and local governments have improved their ability to respond to the needs of their citizens. (Author/MLF)

Rapidly advancing technology presents challenges in the education of helping professionals. With these challenges come limitless opportunities. Using technology, professionals reach more people, individualize therapeutic approaches, access more resources, and support different learning styles. And they become lifelong learners themselves as they…

Emphasizes the role of the counselor's responsibility to the individual within and beyond the educational structure. (ML)

Lee College (Texas), in cooperation with the Texas Department of Corrections, has brought its junior college program to eight different units in the correctional system. Developed to encourage attitudinal changes among the inmates, the program offers courses leading to a junior college degree. (JO)

The article looks at the roles volunteers serve in providing services for the severely disabled. Examples of specific cases illustrate the points made by the author. (SB)

In his review of Frank Caro's article, "Leverage and Evaluation Effectiveness," the author challenges Caro's assertion that evaluations are weaker than they could be because evaluators are in weak organizational positions to demand methodological rigor or full program cooperation. Caro's model aligning evaluation with regulation is…

Responses from 64 participants in a forum on coalition building for elderly people with developmental disabilities showed increased awareness of the needs of this population and more networking with service providers. More lasting coalitions were reported by only 15. Local leadership and involvement to sustain coalitions are needed. (SK)

There is a growing recognition of the importance of collaboration between educators and other helping professionals and families. Research on collaboration and practical experience suggest a number of elements are necessary for true collaboration to emerge. The author summarizes research on effective collaboration and provides a three-step model…

Addresses selected effects of postmodernism on spirituality and contains a discussion of implications for promoting change in counseling. Because aspects of postmodern spirituality can prevent change, spiritual transformation may need to occur in the life of the client. Spiritual transformation is conceptualized as a process of helping the client…