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Peer reviewedSandoval, Jonathan; And Others – Special Services in the Schools, 1987
The article examines strategies for preventing suicide in the secondary schools. Cognitive, social, and ethical barriers to prevention are described, and a model curriculum-based primary prevention program is presented. A discussion of secondary prevention focuses on students at risk and counseling approaches such as direct counseling or peer…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Counseling Techniques, Demonstration Programs
Peer reviewedZins, Joseph E.; Elias, Maurice J. – Special Services in the Schools, 1993
Summarizes the journal's theme issue on school-based group interventions designed to promote students' social and academic success. Information is organized to assist service providers in utilizing this modality. Contributors share intervention techniques, with particular consideration given to multicultural influences on group interventions and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Counseling
Peer reviewedKalter, Neil; Schreier, Shelly – Special Services in the Schools, 1993
Presents a time-limited support group intervention. The model, based on the notion that children of divorce frequently encounter specific divorce-engendered stresses during and after a divorce, focuses on commonly occurring stressors, normalizes children's reactions to them, acknowledges and articulates painful feelings, and offers coping…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Divorce, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedHealy-Romanello, Mary Ann – Special Services in the Schools, 1993
Gives an overview of a center's efforts to provide group support for grieving children. Discusses the grief process, how children of various ages express grief, and major themes in children's grief. Offers details on establishing grief support groups, including information on group structure, preparation, format, and suggestions for sessions. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Ancillary School Services, Bereavement, Children
Peer reviewedEhly, Stewart – Special Services in the Schools, 1993
Provides an overview of issues special services providers should consider as these providers review options for services. An array of factors affecting the planning and implementation of group interventions with school-aged children is reviewed. Available alternatives for group interventions and guidelines for selecting, implementing, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Ancillary School Services, Children, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedForman, Susan G.; Neal, James A. – Special Services in the Schools, 1987
School-based training programs for personal and social coping skills have shown evidence of effectiveness in primary prevention of substance abuse. Early intervention programs for students most at risk are also needed, such as peer intervention, student assistance, and behavioral self-management programs in the areas of smoking and alcohol/drug…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Coping, Drinking, Drug Abuse
Peer reviewedBraswell, Lauren – Special Services in the Schools, 1993
Presents a model for school-based, cognitive-behavioral groups for children manifesting problem behaviors. Discusses key aspects of organizational readiness to conduct this type of program, particularly the importance of having the support of the children's classroom teachers. Describes the child group format and content, including recommended…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
