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Gold, Herbert – Human Needs, 1973
Huckleberry House for runaways recognizes that its clients are in crisis but follows the notion that crisis can be creative. (DM)
Descriptors: Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Family Problems, Program Descriptions
Criswell, Howard D., Jr. – Human Needs, 1973
New research into the causes and consequences of child abuse seems to suggest that punishment may not be the answer. (DM)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Family Problems
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Giarretto, Henry – Children Today, 1976
This article describes the Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program (CSATP) in San Jose, California. Based on the theory and methods of Humanistic Psychology, the program provides counseling to sexually abused children and their families. (SB)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Crisis Intervention, Demonstration Programs, Family Counseling
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Wiseman, Janet Miller; Fiske, John A. – Social Work, 1980
Whether the union is jeopardized by disappointment, fear of not achieving satisfaction in life, or other problems, the couple in crisis may turn to divorce as the lesser evil. The mediation process is of potential value to those couples who may want to avoid protracted, painful lawsuits. (Author)
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Counselor Role, Crisis Intervention, Family Problems
Siegel, Ken – 1980
A program for treating the incestuous family is presented which concentrates on group treatment for female adolescent incest victims between the ages of 12 and 17. Two groups which have met weekly for one year are described in terms of the girls' progress. Suggestions are offered to insure treatment success, including: (1) the ideal time for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Child Abuse, Counseling Effectiveness
Gordon, James S., Ed. – 1981
This collection of essays provides an overview of runaways and runaway centers and describes specific short- and long-term services. The sections on direct services provide a basis for understanding the preventative services offered by runaway centers and the kinds of training necessary for center workers. The materials also consider the hazards…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Programs, Counseling Services, Counselor Training
Lindegren, Tina M. – 1981
Traditional psychological theories which focus on the pathological tendencies of the individual account for little of the reported widespread spouse abuse. Social exchange and general systems theories focus on problems in the relationship rather than problems in the person. Given that a family perspective may be helpful in long-term treatment of…
Descriptors: Battered Women, Counseling Services, Counseling Techniques, Counselors
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Nelson, Krista M. – Child Welfare, 1992
Describes a program based in St. Paul, Minnesota, which provides whole-family foster care for a population of adult parents and minor children without stable residences, in which the children are at risk of placement in out-of-home care. (HTH)
Descriptors: Crisis Intervention, Family Characteristics, Family Environment, Family Financial Resources