Recommendations are made to improve the effectiveness of counseling and guidance in responding to individual needs within a complex, changing society. (Author)

This article discusses four ideals commonly held by the progressive and the counseling movements, pointing out some of the destructive effects these ideals have on societal change efforts. The four ideals discussed are: (a) an emphasis on access to opportunity (pluralism); (b) an emphasis on pragmatism; (c) an emphasis on adjustment; and (d) an…

The column focuses on practical procedures that counselors have found effective in their work. (Author)

The author discusses the psychology of religion and the theology of counseling and their relationship to one another. (BY)

Results of a self-report questionnaire listing eight job activities showed that staff counselors in colleges and universities across the country spend about half their time in direct counseling services. Respondents use about 90 percent of their time providing direct personal service (method) focused on an individual (target) for either…

This study examines, expecially for the rural district, ways to increase the effectiveness of college counseling for the whole community. The counselor often wants to refer an individual to a more specialized agency. Such referral is hard to make even in an urban setting, where the existing agencies are usually overcrowded, and worse in a rural…

This handbook provides educational, vocational and resource information to aid teachers, advisors, and counselors in guiding Indian students. Information presented includes the cultural dilemma, Wisconsin's Indians today, Wisconsin Indian tribes, counseling techniques, economic assistance, educational opportunities, state resources and books…

An extensive bibliography of guidance reference works follows, divided into six main sections: (1) general works, (2) structures, (3) methods and techniques, (4) criteria, (5) validity, and (6) personnel. (JB)

Counseling with or without public commitment was not found to be a positive influence on school anxiety, teacher pupil relations, or sociometric status. Exploratory counselor responses were positively related to client improvement in teacher pupil relationships. Teachers working with the counselors had a more positive attitude toward counseling…

The bulletin consists primarily of project reports reflecting California's public school guidance programs. The content is divided into four separate sections: (1) adult, (2) elementary, (3) junior college, (4) secondary. 389 projects were conducted by the school districts and offices of county superintendents of schools during 1968-1969. Each…

This study illustrates the value of sharing responsibility with students for action to be taken in school as a result of counseling. When students know what counselors are recommending to teachers about them, they will often take initiative to help get follow through action started. (Author)

This document presents a model for conducting a community college counseling needs assessment. The assessment process is divided into three phases: (1) The target group is identified, and data about it is gathered in a carefully planned way. (2) The goals of the counseling program are established, and activities are identified which could be added…

The report deals with the influence of computer technology on education, particularly guidance. The need for computers is a result of increasing complexity which is defined as: (1) an exponential increase of information; (2) an exponential increase in dissemination capabilities; and (3) an accelerating curve of change. Listed are five functions of…