Examines several common human-serving fallacies about suicide as to their validity and discusses these myths in terms of how they operate to reduce anxiety about quality of life and death. Asserts need to dispel myths and seek truths in order to understand and prevent suicide. (Author/NB)

Notes two cross-cultural and transhistorical myths associated with stepmotherhood: the evil stepmother myth and the myth of instant love. Asserts that the tenacity of these myths has served to stigmatize stepmothers. Describes myths associated with stepmothers, details how these myths affect stepmother life, reveals dilemmas in identity management…

Evidence does not support traditional theories of gender and suicidal behavior that see women attempting suicide and men completing suicide or that see women being suicidal for love whereas men are suicidal for pride and performance. As culturally shared assumptions, however, traditional theories may influence suicidal choices of women and men and…

Describes mythical beliefs, thinking errors, and faulty attitudes collected from a group of 67 male juvenile sex offenders. Addresses four major thinking errors: pretentiousness, uniqueness, failure to assume responsibility, and distorted values. Notes that therapists need this information to develop effective treatment strategies for replacing…

Identifies seven myths about counselor supervisor roles and activities dealing with theory, roles, process, and professional issues. Offers suggestions for improving the congruence between supervision literature and actual practice. (Author/NB)

Presents research data which illustrates career options for mathematics majors both within and outside of the field of teaching. Presents eight myths about mathematics and counters the myths with facts. Discusses misconceptions concerning Blacks and women majoring in mathematics, rote learning in mathematics, career options for mathematics majors,…

Examines mother imagery from the Finnish mythological epic "Kalevala," and describes how they offer healing imagery for understanding and acceptance of one's own mother and subsequently one's self. Offers background to the "Kalevala" itself, its language and to warriors, shamans, and sages in general. Examines seven mother…

Growing numbers of people in South Africa see technology as the key to economic prosperity and science as the key to technology. However, unemployment rates in many African countries remain high which leads to cynicism about investing in scientific research. Reviews and discusses culture, myths, and challenges faced in Africa. (DKM)

Explores the influence of deity images upon the individuation of 27 women taking a university course, "Women and Mythology." Discusses the concept of individuation and three teaching strategies that appear to foster individuation. Presents case studies of three women in a higher education setting to illustrate the conceptualization of…

Defines family mythology as stories of explanation which family system develops as "truth" about how its members interact in their various stages of altered state. Notes that, through family re-union of entire extended family network, family members can collectively dismantle their mythology and find new ways to provide loving, positive support…

North American men die about 10 years younger than their female counterparts. This difference is not based on biological differences but on behavioral differences. Men are taught not to take care of themselves and to deaden themselves emotionally. Men are incurable romantics. They are addicted to the hero myth which is a wonderful inspiring,…

Challenges therapists to consider spiritual belief systems of their clients which have served both to strengthen and support their family system and which also may have contributed to development or maintenance of presenting problem. Presents case examples and specific suggestions for clinical practice. (Author/NB)

Describes a group counseling program with four basic goals: (1) to provide a comfortable atmosphere for college women to discuss sexual issues and concerns; (2) to provide understanding of the physical aspects of female sexual functioning; (3) to confront attitudes and myths; and (4) to encourage a positive self-concept. (Author/RC)