The current college counseling literature reports increases in the number of requests for counseling services on campuses, as well as increases in the complexity and severity of client problems. These changes have lead counselors to search for alternative means of providing effective and efficient therapeutic assistance to students in need. In…

Reviews the difficulties and coping strategies of adolescent children of divorced parents. Describes a counseling group for eight high school students which was effective in helping students understand their feelings and control their anger. The school setting can provide a structured, secure environment to implement anticipatory guidance. (JAC)

Discusses the issue of scapegoating in the classroom and describes a problem-solving method for use with the whole class as well as the problem child, illustrated with a case study. The model is designed so that cognitive and affective concerns can be expressed and transformed into positive actions. (JAC)

Describes an elementary school counselor training program and outlines the background, philosophy, selection criteria, and core aspects of the program. The program focuses on the acquisition of developmental, preventive, and remedial counseling skills and on communication, consultation, and coordination. (Author)

Describes the use of peer counselor programs for adolescents. Discusses several methods of peer counseling training including training manuals and curriculum guides. Examples of several specific programs are presented. (JAC)

In 1979 Nova Scotia field-tested CHOICES, a computerized career information service. Reactions of counselors, students, and parents were very positive. By early 1982, 43 of 100 senior high schools were using CHOICES. By September 1982 the service will extend to all high school students in Nova Scotia. (NQA)

Describes the Communication Lab, a structured program designed to enhance self-concept by improving communication skills and focusing on participants' strengths. The activities include disclosure exercises and communication exercises and can be used with any age group. (JAC)

This report details the rationale, origins, and practice of peer counseling, a system of training people to help other people through empathy and decision-making. Specific applications are described, with particular attention to involving adolescents as peer counselors. The article illustrates the training model of peer counseling as developed by…

Describes nine Canadian programs for counseling groups of students. Topics include introducing computer-assisted guidance, future challenges for counselors, sociometry, sexuality, parent counseling, reluctant students, shyness, peer groups, education for living, and guidance advisory committees. (JAC)

Describes a small group intervention strategy for transient children that involves both discussion and the use of drawing. The group sessions focus on getting to know each other, moving, becoming familiar with the school, getting to know classmates, sharing feelings, and accepting changes. (Author/RC)

Researchers are analyzing the root causes for the universal problem of chronic academic procrastination, which is believed to raise student's anxiety and sinks their self-esteem. Colleges of Belgium, Canada, and Netherlands have begun to develop counseling programs that draw on cognitive and behavioral research to help students lessen…

In 10 articles presents a variety of guidance and counseling programs providing models for career education and community resources; support groups; work preparation for women; scheduling and computers; personalized tutoring; the counselor role and the adult student; career clubs; and program evaluation. (RC)

This collection contains 24 articles dealing with career counseling and related research. Included in the volume are the following articles: "A Management Approach, Function and Counselling in Guidance/Application in the Federal Penitentiary Environment," by Pierre Dodier; "A Description of the Alternate School in Prince Albert,…

Discusses self-instructional training used as a cognitive restructuring strategy which has been a successful intervention strategy with elementary school-aged children. Provides case illustration of the strategy used with a withdrawn 14-year-old-girl. (ABL)