The guide presents techniques for counseling gifted and talented students. A section on counseling for career problems addresses: (1) multipotentiality as a possible problem in making career decisions; (2) poor career choices; and (3) inadequate course preparation. The Guidance Laboratory approach to counseling for prevention of career-related problems is described. The guide also discusses the problem of perfectionism and problems in relationships. Each problem area is described briefly, possible causes of the problem are suggested, and several strategies for prevention are presented. Includes 31 references. (JDD)