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Wollert, Richard – 1984
This paper describes the Self-Help Information Service (SIS), and summarizes data evaluating the program. Associated with a generally focused information and referral service (I&R), SIS was designed to facilitate research on self-help groups. Its specific goals were to develop and maintain a telephone referral service disseminating self-help…
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Models, Pilot Projects, Program Effectiveness
Peer reviewedKroeker, B. J.; And Others – Guidance & Counselling, 1994
The experiences of the Windsor, Ontario, Canada, chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), in its development and progress through the grief-anger-social action continuum, are described. This article also portrays a model for problem resolution which emphasizes incorporating the respective strengths and efficiencies of self-help groups and…
Descriptors: Anger, Community Action, Community Information Services, Foreign Countries
Greenberg, Leslie S.; Kahn, Sharon E. – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1980
Matching specific counselor interventions with particular client "moments" enables counselors to conceptualize when and how to best use the interventions. Focusing, evocative reflection, use of the empty chair, reenactment, and fantasy all stimulate adult clients to experience more deeply and develop new understandings. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Affective Objectives, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Client Relationship
Stary, Monica – Education Canada, 1981
Outlines what help is available and how it can be provided for Ontario teenagers with alcohol-related problems through community agencies and programs, services of professional social workers and counselors, group support, residential treatment, therapeutic goals, and family involvement. (NEC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, Community Programs
Peer reviewedNovak, Mark – Gerontologist, 1987
Describes the Canadian government's New Horizons program which sponsors projects begun and run by older adults. Shows how policy can assist the evolution of seniors' activities and can help seniors play active parts in society. Discusses the cost and benefits of such a program. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Federal Programs, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedGroenewold, G. Frank; Der, Du-Fay – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1987
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)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Restructuring, Counseling Techniques, Elementary Education
Download full textJensen, Kenneth D. – 1974
The development of Arctic Canada's resources has historically been guided by two contrasting administrative approaches: one favoring the free play of profit motives in a laissez-faire market economy and the other the coordination of development through formalized government planning. In both approaches, Eurocanadians are the dominant figures,…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, American History, Collective Settlements, Community Development
