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Dockery, Donna J. – Journal of School Counseling, 2012
School counselors are expected to develop programs that promote academic success for all students, including those at risk for dropping out of school. Knowledge of key indicators of potential dropouts and current trends in dropout prevention research may assist school counselors in better understanding this complex issue. Implementing recommended…
Descriptors: Dropouts, School Counselors, Academic Achievement, Risk
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Stephens, Derk; Jain, Sachin; Kim, Kioh – Education, 2010
This paper examines literature that supports the use of group counseling techniques in the school setting to teach social skills to children and adolescents with special needs. From the review of this literature it was found that group counseling is a very effective way of addressing a variety of social skills problems that can be displayed by…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Group Counseling, School Counselors, Special Needs Students
Test, David W. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2012
To meet the high-stakes requirements of IDEA's Indicator 13, professionals need proven and practical ways to support successful transitions for young adults with significant disabilities. Now there's a single guidebook to help them meet that critical goal--straight from David Test, one of today's most highly respected authorities on transitions to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Young Adults, Disabilities, Transitional Programs
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Lenz, A. Stephen; Holman, Rachel L.; Dominguez, Denise L. – Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 2010
The effective use of social skills has been positively associated with career success, romantic involvement, academic achievement, and mood. In response, counselors often integrate social skills training into counseling interventions with adolescents to encourage authentic and effective interactions with others. We illustrate some therapeutic…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Peer Groups
Barkley, Russell A., Ed. – Guilford Press, 2014
Widely regarded as the standard clinical reference, this volume provides the best current knowledge about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and adults. The field's leading authorities address all aspects of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, including psychological therapies and pharmacotherapy. Core…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Children, Adolescents, Adults
Malouff, John M.; Schutte, Nicola S. – Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, Ltd, 2007
This book provides descriptions of 76 engaging activities that can be used to teach children, adolescents, and adults valuable social, emotional, and problem-solving skills. Some of the skills taught include identifying and expressing one's own emotions, identifying emotions in others, coping with stressors, making and keeping friends, setting…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Problem Solving, Coping, Interpersonal Competence
McLaughlin, Miriam Smith; Hazouri, Sandra Peyser – 1992
This book contains a set of activities designed to help elementary school students learn the skills of tutoring, leading, and cooperating. The training activities presented in this book are intended to help students with their interpersonal relationships, as well as prepare them for a variety of helping roles. An introductory section defines the…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Helping Relationship
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Ryan, Julie Anne – British Educational Research Journal, 2007
This qualitative study used data from semi-structured interviews with eight school counsellors working with adolescents in secondary education and asked them how they perceived counselling interventions as helping to raise achievement. The present context in secondary education is perceived as results led. This adheres to government policy as…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Secondary School Students
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Munir, Samira; Scholwinski, Edward; Lasser, Jon – Journal of School Counseling, 2006
Asperger's Disorder (AD) is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting social functioning and behavioral interest and activities. The purpose of this article is to inform school counselors of the characteristic features of AD, common interventions being implemented, and the techniques associated with the practice of psychodrama that appear to…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, School Counseling, School Counselors, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Coppock, Martha W. – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1993
Contends that students who have been referred by teachers for behavioral problems, lack of social skills, or poor academic performance should be interviewed by school counselors and invited to join new group being formed to develop and practice friendship skills. Discusses how to organize such a group, and presents 15 group steps. (NB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Problems, Counselor Role, Elementary Education
Neely, Margery A. – 1985
Studies have traced a possible link between patterns of family interaction, faulty socialization, child abuse, and delinquent behavior. Counselors can respond to the needs of society to reduce violence by their access to the research on human development and in their work with families and children. Some types of discipline and parental attitudes…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Child Abuse, Coping, Counselor Role