Follow-up data on a program that screened 17 newborns for sickle cell anemia suggests that in order to derive maximum benefit from such screening physicians need to better understand the differential diagnosis, treatment, and inheritance of sickle cell disease, and individual guidance must be provided to families. (GC)

This document presents the final report of a dropout prevention counseling program designed for elementary school students in McDowell County, West Virginia. The purpose of the program is explained and three objectives met by the project are identified: (1) counseling sessions were held with each of the identified potential dropouts (N=206) in two…

Describes the benefits of group counseling for abusing parents. Suggests that groups structured to maximize peer support and reduce social isolation provide a context in which parents can make changes in cognition and behavior. (Author/JAC)

Describes a model of family counseling based on Adlerian psychology. A brief overview of the psychological principles of Adlerian psychology is provided as well as an intervention schema to help the elementary counselor decide what family members to include in counseling and how to deal ethically with families. (RC)

The use of counseling strategies and psychoeducational techniques such as those advocated by Bricklin and Adamson can improve communication and increase understanding between parents and their learning disabled child. These model counseling approaches are presented. (Author)

Proposes a model for school-based parent conferences which are change-focused and developed from the principles of family and behavior therapy. Argues that a series of intermittent parent conferences across the school year can provide significant therapeutic impact. (LLL)

Allowing immediate alleviation of abuse when only one adult family member is in contact with the assisting agency, this model provides for restructuring the parenting style to increase the probabilities of permanent change. (Author)

A description of infant capabilities and review of perinatal intervention programs are used to clarify the relationship between enhancing parent-infant interactions and preventing child abuse and neglect. Research data demonstrating the efficacy of the programs are reviewed and suggestions offered for the practical application of the programs.…

Explores the idea of "wonderful children" as a socially defined concept pervading parents' perceptions of their children. Examines professionals' views of young children and possible contradictions which arise within the specific context of child abuse. The analysis is based on interviews with mothers and observations of interactions at…

Presents a model that provides strategies for school counselors to assist older parents as the shift in the average age of parents of students takes place. Defines the need for counselors to acquire knowledge about adult life stages and issues related to adult adjustment. (LLL)

Presents a method of therapy for families with an acting-out adolescent or young adult. Aims at altering the underlying problem of immaturity. Outlines a four-phase process in working with the parents over an extended period of time. (Author/JAC)

This paper recognizes an increasing demand for counseling services for children and adults affected by divorce and notes that counselors traditionally have not been trained to provide such services. It presents a six-unit training outline which can be used as a course or as an inservice workshop for training mental health workers in offering…

Presents a home-school collaboration model which includes parent involvement, parent conferences, parent education, and parent counseling. Illustrates an inverse relationship between parental needs and counselor time and skills. (Author)

The effectiveness of three counseling models and a no-counseling control situation for students with behavioral and learning difficulties was examined. The first model consisted of counseling parents, teachers and students; the second of consulting and counseling teachers and students; and the third of counseling students only. Subjects were 58…

There are four general approaches to treatment for the symptomatic child. In individual child psychotherapy, the child is seen alone and play therapy is often utilized to help the child become aware of his feelings and express them more appropriately. In conjoint parent-child psychotherapy and counseling, the child is seen together with one…