Focusing on practical procedures that counselors have found effective and describing the objectives and who, when, where and how of a technique, this column describes the use of Dear Abby" discussion groups to assist students in explaining personal problems in a classroom setting. (Author/CG)

A counselor's success or failure is frequently associated with his ability to work with disruptive children. This article explores a behavioral group counseling approach. Results indicate that the mean disruptive behavior in the group sessions for all groups diminished considerably. (Author/HMV)

Compared the effectiveness of a computer assisted guidance program (DISCOVER), a small group guidance intervention (Vocational Exploration Group), and a combined approach on career maturity and decidedness in 120 high school students. All three interventions were significantly helpful to students. (JAC)

Examined the effects of six small-group counseling sessions on elementary school students (N=118) who were identified as having negative attitudes about school. Discusses the content of the six sessions, which lasted 30-45 minutes each. Results showed 60 percent of students receiving counseling felt the sessions increased their liking of school.…

Data indicate that students who participated in group counseling evaluated the experience positively. Teacher evaluations of students in group counseling more often than not indicated improved work habits, greater self confidence, reduced tension, and more positive attitudes toward school. (Author)

This monograph provides answers to various questions concerning the role of consultant for the counselor. The author argues strongly for a systematic, carefully planned approach, and provides a step-by-step description of the consultation process. Taped interviews are included to give a more vivid picture of the process at work. Discussed also are…

A group counseling approach to be used with primary children focused on structuring a learning experience which proved helpful in eliciting feelings and ideas from the children and provided a loosely structured learning process, allowing the counselor to respond more fully to each child. (Author)

Three variant group counseling approaches for 128 low-performing seventh and eighth grade students were compared on self-concept, locus of control, school grades, attitude, and behavior. Data analysis showed the marathon approach to group counseling to be more effective than traditional approaches. (Author/TE)

A theoretical framework is presented to increase school counselor understanding of students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and support a counselor intervention. This article outlines a six-session group counseling intervention to help students with ADHD understand its effects on their classroom performance and to learn and…