Describes how to surface immediacy issues outlined in Carkhuff's developmental helping model. Immediacy involves a more spontaneous processing of unspoken intentions and relationship issues involving the counselor and clients. Effective problem solving will occur when the helpee's intentions for the helper are acknowledged and explored. (Author)

This monograph, developed as a guide for companies interested in establishing drug abuse programs, begins with a brief summary of studies assessing the extent and costs of employee drug use. The next section addresses some practical and conceptual issues about establishing a drug abuse program. Suggestions for implementing a drug abuse program are…

Describes a school guidance program for single-parent families in Brookline, Massachusetts, designed to assimilate single-parent families into public schools. Outlines key elements in the program including: (1) needs assessment; (2) concrete response by school personnel to expressed and underlying transitional needs; and (3) evaluation of new…

Presents 11 articles focusing on primary prevention on campus and in the community. Section 1 deals with theme-focused prevention, problem solving, friendships, alcohol education, stress management, career planning, and needs assesment for college students. Section 2 describes community-based prevention with high risk persons including families…