Reviewing the literature on physical attractiveness' relationship to selself-image and social acceptability, the author points out the need for self-care courses as "social therapy," gives a step-by-step procedure to develop such programs for the institutionalized, and tells how to become a teacher in a social therapy program. (AJ)

Designed to assist administrators in identifying relevant issues, this report is one of three documents recommended for use in the development of a local level linkage system for the referral of severely handicapped students from education to rehabilitation. It presents materials from four regional meetings at which parents, administrators,…

This paper describes the author's experiences while supervising refugee counselors and providing social welfare services to refugees in Hong Kong. The background of the worldwide refugee problem and the particular situation of Vietnamese refugees in Hong Kong are described in detail. The role of the refugee counselor in preserving the health and…

The product of a project funded by the Michigan Department of Education, during the 1980-81 fiscal year, this manual is intended to help those involved in adult education in Michigan to understand the concept of networking and to establish networks which will extend the resources of their own local programs. A summary of the potential uses of the…

INITIATED BY THE PLANNING COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE LIBRARIES AND SPONSORED BY THE LIBRARY SERVICES DIVISION, U.S. OFFICE OF EDUCATION, THIS CONFERENCE WAS HELD TO (1) DEMONSTRATE THE IMPORTANCE, URGENCY, AND IMMEDIATE NECESSITY FOR STATEWIDE LIBRARY PLANNING, (2) REVIEW THE PLANNING PROCESS AND SPECIFY STEPS NECESSARY FOR THE…

THIS INTERDISCIPLINARY, UNIVERSITY-LEVEL PROGRAM, UNIQUE IN THAT IT IS PRESENTED IN THE FIELD, IS PRIMARILY DESIGNED FOR FULL-TIME PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN THE 13 WESTERN STATES, SPONSORED BY THE SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC HEALTH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (BERKELEY AND LOS ANGELES) AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, AND ADMINISTERED BY THE WESTERN…

A STUDY WAS CONDUCTED TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS IN WEST VIRGINIA. THE CONCEPT IS THAT A WORKER IN ONE COMPANY WOULD UNDERTAKE ON THE JOB TRAINING AT ANOTHER COMPANY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT NOT CURRENTLY OWNED BY HIS COMPANY. THE AUTHOR STATES THAT THIS WOULD UPGRADE THE WORK…

A 5-phase plan was initiated in New York's Schuyler County to develop a Community Resources Development (CRD) program which would bring about communication, educate citizens, and build leadership. This was a joint effort involving county citizens and organizations, a county extension agent, a regional CRD specialist, the resources at both the land…

To assist directors of local migrant projects in planning/developing a project application and in implementing/evaluating migrant projects, this guide also serves as a reference or checklist for mandated responsibilities, as an outline of good management, as an evaluative instrument to both new and experienced project directors who wish to assess…

The report describes the first national conference on temporary family supports and integrated respite services systems for the developmentally disabled held in 1978. Program planning information is presented along with evaluation feedback summarized from participant responses. Recommendations from the conference are discussed, including…

The following issues facing university recreation programs in the 1980's are discussed: 1) the leadership role of the university in the community, 2) disbursement of available funds, 3) collaboration between the university and community agencies, 4) professionalism in the recreation field, 5) inservice training programs for specific agencies…

Module 4 of a seven module package for child protective service workers focuses on coordinating efforts of a parent aide program for abused and neglected children and their families with the Department of Human Resources. Five activities deal with the following aspects of the interface: (1) criteria for determining which cases are suitable for…

Two surveys were developed in an effort to evolve a model process for setting up a displaced homemaker center, for determining how displaced homemakers are presently being served within a VTAE (Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education) district, and for identifying and then assessing the needs of a sample of displaced homemakers. The surveys…

While much of the development of consultation programs in mental health centers has been independent of the traditional treatment program, this document describes a consultation program which is closely integrated with an agency's treatment program. The emphasis is on system change and the development of prevention programming. The system-crisis…

Included in this report on the 1977 Title IV Part A Technical Assistance conference held in Albuquerque are: (1) a descriptive narrative of conference events; (2) a summary of the 120 evaluation responses; and (3) the resolutions adopted by conference participants as a specific vehicle to make their concerns known to the Office of Indian Education…