This model examines the theory, clinical process, and intervention techniques of behavioral consultation in educational and medical settings. Behavioral consultation requires empirical validation of intervention. It also holds the counselee accountable for consultations. The consultant has many techniques, but must be sensitive to interaction…

This case study illustrates how behavioral consultation can be integrated by the school psychologist using a modification and expansion of Kennedy's "rapid treatment procedure" in eliminating school phobia. The importance of including teachers, parents, and administrators as consultees and participants in the decision-making process is…

Conjoint behavioral consultation (CBC) is an indirect form of service delivery in which parents and teachers collaborate to meet the academic, social, and behavioral needs of children. The purpose of this study was to evaluate CBC as a method of providing behavioral support for two students with emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBD) in…

A survey (Jevne, 1981) conducted to determine Canadian counselor competencies revealed that, of the nine areas considered important for counselor training, the 304 respondents in the field of counseling ranked training in consulting as sixth in importance. Prompted by these results, a literature review was conducted to determine if consulting was…

A major emphasis in Louisiana school psychologists' jobs involves interventions with, and evaluations of, children classified as behavior disordered, learning disabled, and mildly mentally handicapped, as well as by regular education students. In assessment, both traditional and behavioral instruments are employed. In intervention, the emphasis is…

Night shift nursing home aides who received in-service training in behavior therapy designed and implemented intervention programs for two of their most difficult residents. Describes programs and their outcomes. Discusses use of staff members as agents of behavior change. (Author/NB)

School psychologists and elementary school teachers were shown videotapes of a psychologist consulting with a teacher, with the psychologist using either behavioral or mental health consultation techniques. In general, teachers preferred behavioral consultation, while psychologists rated the mental health consultation as more effective. (Author)

In the current paper we discuss the treatment of childhood anxiety disorders using a problem-solving consultation framework. The role of consultation as a service delivery model in a school setting is elaborated on, as well as the contribution that consultation has in the movement towards evidence-based practices in school psychology.…

This paper describes a comprehensive approach to intervention and support for families of children experiencing traumatic brain injury (TBI) and behavior problems. It explains the need for child- and family-centered intervention approaches, discusses the theoretical basis and key features of one approach, summarizes the steps in the support…

This article describes the first session of behavioral parental consultation. The session is broken down into six parts: rapport building, structuring, information taking and diagnosis, explaining behavioral principles, reexamining behavior, and goal setting and selection of techniques. Steps to be taken after the first session are discussed…

This bibliography is a collection of references from education and psychology developed for the professional practitioner in counseling, school psychology, personnel services, and educational administration. Articles concern consultation theories and research projects that provide valuable information on the critical variables and conditions for…

The Mainstream Assistance Teams Project in elementary and middle schools involves prereferral intervention embedded within a larger process of teacher consultation to better accommodate difficult-to-teach pupils in regular classrooms. Project interventions are prescriptive, student directed, and designed to transfer to additional school settings.…

A study investigated whether or not mentors disseminated the skills and knowledge acquired through the Utah Mentor Teacher Academy. Data indicated that the majority of mentors disseminate their skills and knowledge through inservice and consultation. Behavior management was the topic most often discussed. Characteristics of effective mentors are…

The Prescriptive Counselor Model, as proposed for the elementary school, focuses on changing specific student behaviors through a particular prescription of materials, activities, and suggestions for teachers, parents, and the child himself. The theoretical emphasis is on dealing with behaviors by observing, conferring, setting goals, developing…

Three studies analyzed training package developed as part of federally funded training grant to teach consultation interview skills to 15 school psychology students in 3 phases of behavioral consultation: problem identification, problem analysis, and treatment evaluation. Results indicated that training package and its variations were effective…