The author explains the use of drama and mime in counseling in the elementary school. (HMV)

Children of divorce encounter many changes in their lives. Treatment through the HELPING acronym of multimodal counseling ensures attention to each of these areas. This article presents a series of eight sessions for HELPING children of divorce. (Author)

Describes a program of parent counseling to help parents deal more effectively with some of the problems encountered in raising a family. (Author)

Describes a counseling program using a group counseling procedure for decreasing fighting and injurious physical contact among elementary school boys. No evaluation was done. (Author)

The author gives a week-by-week account of his training program for peer facilitators. (HMV)

The author describes a peer group model program in an inner-city elementary school of 350 students. The purpose of the program was to systematically train fifth-grade pupils to serve as peer helpers, who would model facilitative communication skills and positive behaviors in counseling groups. (Author)

Describes a group counseling approach that used the strengths of children by involving group participants in the creation and production of a sound filmstrip. The filmstrip tells the story of separation and divorce from the child's point of view. Discusses benefits to participants in the program. (Author)

Describes a behavior-modification program used effectively with elementary school underachievers (Grades 3-6). (HMV)

The "Magic Circle" program is used with deaf children in an effort to improve self concepts and interpersonal relationships and also to improve language growth. The "Magic Circle" program is described in detail. (HMV)

Describes a counseling program which attempts to deal with child underachievement (in school) through the use of time-limited parent counseling groups, involving school psychologists as well as a community mental health agency. (Author)

Explains how a three-step peer-group counseling intervention can result in clear and healthy changes in the behavior of elementary age children who have significant interpersonal problems. Through eight weekly sessions students learn to take personal responsibility, identify problems, set goals, self-monitor, and self-evaluate. (MKA)

Describes development and use of creative drama with 30 children over a six month period. Over time, the dramas evolved through four stages: chaos, control and chaos; control; and flexibility. Certain developmental and psychological themes also emerged: narcissism, exhibitionism, activity, orality, dominance, morality, social themes, comedy and…

Examined the effects of the Disruptive Child's Play Group (DCPG) on the self-concept of children with disruptive behavior problems. Results indicated that counselors using structured play can have positive effects on the attitudes of disruptive children. The DCPG significantly increased self-concept scores of disruptive children. (RC)

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)

Describes a developmental counseling program designed to help deaf children. Discusses the following strategies: (1) counselor-teacher relationships; (2) student communication strategies; (3) learning group discussions; (4) group counseling; and (5) individual counseling. (RC)