The author relates the school counselor to Lucy, the ever-ready psychologist of the "Peanuts" comic strip. (HMV)

With the growth of the open school concept in America, the counselor is faced with the task of reassessing both his past role and his educational philosophy. (Author)

Describes some of the moral dilemmas facing adolescents and discusses some problems counselors face when dealing with adolescent counselees. In particular, the author mentions the difficulty in distinguishing normal developmental growing pains from personality disturbance. (Author/HMV)

This dialogue expresses thoughts and feelings in process at the edge of new thought in counseling. It explores the current trends in the profession and examines ways to bring new perspectives to counseling and counselor education. (Author)

This article, expressing the views of three collaborating graduate students, examines the role of the counselor and concludes that the basic priority for all school counselors is to break down the existing dichotomy between teachers and counselors by removing the mystique surrounding what counselors "do." (Author/HMV)

Describes some of the frustrations involved in counseling in a metropolitan junior high school serving a community of lower middle class people. (HMV)

Describes how one energetic individual developed the role of guidance director in one high school. Describes some of the problems encountered in terms of students' needs and faculty resentment. (HMV)

The counselor is in a particularly vulnerable position with respect to systems of educational assessment. Article presents guidelines developed by an Arizona task force for establishing objectives for counselors in that state and makes suggestions for development of performance standards. (Author/HMV)

The author proposes 10 rules for the counselor to follow which are especially aimed at improving a counselor's outreach effectiveness. (RP)

The example outlined in this paper illustrates how a school system established a counseling service within its own special education division. The key administrative positions were taken up by qualified and experienced teachers while other professional personnel, such as psychologists, were employed as resource consultants. (Author)

Looks at the changes made by counselors and changes made in counseling over the past few decades and recommends changes in attitudes and roles essential to meet comtemporary conditions, based upon a belief that, before counselors can change roles, they must change their attitudes toward their job and themselves. (Author/BEF)

Advocates professional counselor training programs in group counseling, as workshops are inadequate to prepare school counselors. Once the counselor has developed the necessary skills to lead groups, group counseling must be an integral part of the school program. Commentary by Merle Ohlsen follows. (Author/BEF)

Describes an intervention program at the Herbert H. Lehman High School in Bronx, New York. A conflicts class was introduced to reduce violence and tensions among students. Trust and openness increased, and fear of the loss of control was allayed through counseling, interpersonal relationships and activities, and video tape feedback. (BEF)

Examines parents' rights and how education concerns and parents' zeal in seeking educational control affect this issue. Defines parents' rights, along with a legal overview, and the changing views of this phenomenon. Recommends that parent concerns be met with an increased focus on academics, communications, and research. Discusses implications…