Numerous structured programs exist for helping clients learn to manage their anger more effectively. These programs vary in intended audience, theoretical basis, teaching method, and actual skills and techniques used. A review of several structured programs follows. It is important to remember that prior to selecting an intervention, one must…

Career narratives help people understand their skills, interests, values, and goals by viewing them within the context of their lives. This paper provides an explanation of how counselors can identify the means in which career narratives can help people manage traumas and fears. It explains how counselors can learn new activities for themselves…

This monograph discusses using an approach based on perceptual control theory (PCT) to teach self-control to children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders. PCT is described as a general approach to understanding self-regulated systems that relies on the theory that behavior controls an individual's perceptions rather than the…

The present study examined the effectiveness of a multimodal intervention for young children with ADHD. Fifty families were randomly assigned to three treatment conditions: (1) child group training only (N=18); (2) child and parent group training only (N=14); and (3) child and parent group training and parent/teacher consultation (N=18). Child,…

This manual and workbook set focuses on anger management. The manual was designed for use by qualified substance abuse and mental health clinicians who work with substance abuse and mental health clients with concurrent anger programs. The manual describes a 12-week cognitive behavioral anger management group treatment. Each of the 12 90-minute…

Currently, at least one child in five is overweight. Although children have fewer health problems from weight than adults, overweight children are at high risk for many health problems including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke. Several factors are cited as to why children become overweight. Genetics, lack of exercise, and…

The author explores the concept of behavior modification through self-reinforcement. This concept allows for greater responsibility for one's own behavior than other strategies. General techniques to alter behavior are presented, along with a detailed case history. (RP)

Personal growth in human potential laboratory participants was tested in the community college setting. When compared to a control group, laboratory participants made significant gains on four of twelve scales of the Personal Orientation Inventory. Participatng groups with high pretest variability tended to demonstrate the greatest growth. (Author)

The application of the triadic model of therapeutic intervention was tested within a community-based program that trained indigenous nonprofessionals as behavior change agents to 42 youngsters, aged 11-17. These adult buddies attempted to influence their youngsters through their relationship and through the contingent use of social and material…

This article briefly reviews the basic features of the Stanford program and describe the experiences that are currently being used to train counselors at Stanford. Also discussed are some of the problems encountered, some of the positive aspects, and the future of the program. (Author)

A particular behavioral approach is discussed with suggestions for improving the classroom climate, as well as systems for recording observable changes in the behavior of the pupils and the teacher. (Author)

The author concludes that the lack of effectiveness of student personnel services in junior colleges may be a result of an inherent limitation in the historical perspective of services, passive to the overall objectives of the institution. This passivity can be replaced by an active and dynamic conceptualization of behavioral guidance programs.…

Results of study showed high school students preferred behaviorist rather than client-centered counseling; the findings are of importance to high school counselors. (SP)