Paper presented at the Wisconsin Personnel and Guidance Association fall conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 8, 1968.

Surveyed minority students (N=338) to determine their perception of academic advising on five predominantly White campuses. Findings suggest that minority students perceive academic advising as their most important support resource, particularly among freshmen and sophomores. Few minority students, however, indicated they would seek guidance from…

Overviews a counseling approach designed to help parents shift from focusing on negative aspects of their lives and children to a more positive focus. Discusses the counseling theory system which is based on social learning theory. Presents counseling strategies and describes a typical counseling series using this approach. (RC)

Describes a program for working with drama students in groups and examines qualities of actors' lives as well as professional issues for them. Recommendations are made for counselors working with actors in a university setting. (Author)

Supports the theory that the counseling psychologist must look both inward and outward for identity in terms of uniqueness (as compared with similar professional groups), and uniqueness as an autonomous group. Describes the developmental orchestrator role as most fruitful when it acts as a catalyst. (JAC

Explored paraprofessionals' and patients' assessment criteria of therapeutic goals, especially patient recovery, in light of increased use of mental health paraprofessionals in mental health settings. Results indicated psychiatric technicians utilize a multidimensional hierarchical decision model, while patients utilize a unidimensional and…

Examines the nature and origin of hope and despair and the role of the therapist in developing genuine hope in clients. Elements in therapy contributing to the development of genuine, usable hope are described and illustrated with case studies. (RC)

Effective counseling methods for women experiencing an unwanted pregnancy and counseling in the alternative choices of parenthood and abortion are discussed. A major goal in counseling is to help the client recognize and come to terms with her own feelings. (JN)

Analyzes five trends in computer-assisted testing as they relate to goals of counseling psychology: (1) computer-based test interpretation; (2) computer-assisted instruction; (3) integration of audio-visual media; (4) adaptive devices for diverse populations; and (5) computer-assisted research. Resource commitment, research priorities, and ethical…

Evaluated school drug and alcohol prevention curriculum "Here's Looking at You, Two" using more rigorous methodology than previous studies. Tested school children (N=2,703) in grades l-12 about program content. Found program effective at communicating information to elementary and middle school students but had little impact on attitudes…

Notes that divorce is stressful life transition and that colleges offer few services targeted specifically to students from divorced families. Discusses how parental divorce may inhibit psychological separation processes of college students with regard to perceptions of parents, adjustment and academic success, and identity formation. Concludes…

Highlights an approach that guides adolescents who have committed sexual offenses to learn healthy/prosocial ways to meet their sexual needs. Article is divided into an overview of literature, review of the sex education component of an intervention program for these adolescents, and discussion of practical considerations for professionals.…