This paper discusses several issues considered as part of a statewide mentoring initiative. It is divided into three sections. The first section summarizes the key issues associated with short-term mentoring and mentoring in a longer-term, socially transformative context. Data from Comprehensive School Alienation Program is discussed concerning…

As alcohol and other drug disorders become acknowledged as major problems, the need increases for current information on the scope of the problem and appropriate treatment. This TIP serves to educate treatment providers with information about older adults who, in general, are more likely to hide their substance abuse, less likely to seek…

This book serves as a comprehensive and practical guide to reality therapy, and extends its principles and practices beyond the initial descriptions. A central theme of this edition is that reality therapy is a method inherently designed for the exigencies of the 21st century. It contains 22 types of self-evaluations counselors can use to shorten…

The research reported here supports existing research demonstrating the greater effectiveness of behavioral counseling over traditional methods. (Author)

The results and implications of an original experiment, a replication experiment, and a follow-up experiment concerning a structured group process oriented toward positive change are presented here in detail. (Author)

Modification of physician behavior, one approach to controlling health care expenditures, was studied. Students were divided into two groups. The experimental group scored better in their ability to determine diagnoses, make patient-management decisions, and choose essential diagnostic procedures; average charges were half the amount generated by…

This year's session adopted new standards such as maintenance of migrant workers' social security rights, protection of workers against unjustified dismissal, and vocational rehabilitation. This article describes the conference's examination of these technical agenda items, and its annual review of the application of Conventions and…

Uses a case study to illustrate brief therapy with a parent and presents some implications for the school psychologist. Brief therapy is an active, focused, incisive intervention especially useful with children referred because of emotional adjustment problems. (Author/JAC)

Describes and evaluates eight valuing strategies for both general values education and environmental values education. Strategies include laissez faire; moral development, inculcation; values analysis; action learning (service learning); confluent education; and behavior modification. (JN)

Compared parents from families (N=103) with retarded children who began a training program in behavior management. Based on posttraining assessment, low proficient parents were designated as lower socioeconomic status with less experience. A prediction based on six-month follow-up indicated low follow-through families had achieved less…

Litigation and the issues surrounding the use of behavioral procedures to handicapped persons are reviewed. Attention is directed to the use of aversive techniques, e.g., corporal punishment, electric shock, timeout, and restraint. (SEW)

Presents a case study describing the use of behavior techniques in the treatment of a four-year-old sexual assault victim. The study demonstrates that child victims can experience a sexual assault trauma syndrome similar to adult victims. A simple behavior intervention implemented by a parent can be effective. (Author/JAC)

Supports the rationale of Redl's Managing Surface Behavior Strategy and the psychoeducational approach for dealing with maladaptive behaviors of emotionally disturbed children. Specifically investigates two techniques (interest boosting, direct appeal to values) with eight (seven males, one female) elementary students (aged six through ten)…

Analyzed the effect of a seven-week motivational training program on competitive veteran swimmers. Results suggested that the motivational training program exerted significant and positive influences on swimming performances. Swimmers perceived the program effective in improving swimming performances, developing personal motivation, establishing…

Describes how a combination of the principles of Rational Emotive Therapy and Behavioral Counseling strategies were employed with a depressed university student who attempted suicide after being placed on academic probation. Suggests that this mixed modality could be extended to other depression problems. (Author)