This monograph is based on the authors' visits and communications with directors and staff, and presents an analysis of adult counseling programs operating in many sites around the nation. General characteristics of adult counseling centers are assessed in terms of start-up and funding, public relations and referrals, location, hours of operation,…

This paper deals with the college freshman, his anxieties in the first few weeks of school, and the ways in which the college counselor can help. The anxious freshman is seen as expressing his panic and confusion by noting the differences between himself and his peers, and by questioning the correctness of his college related decisions. His…

Literature shows students often take a problem to a friend or relative rather than the counseling center, particularly a personal problem. Research on effective publicizing of counseling services needs to be done. (JAC)

This handbook for school and agency staff presents information on implementing a Career Information System (CIS). Section 1 describes the content, format, and use of CIS information files. Each type of file is discussed individually and sample printouts are included. Section 2 provides materials on QUEST, the twenty-one question process by which…