Outlines a systematic counseling approach for elementary school counselors. Examines specific modifications to the Systematic Counseling Model proposed by Stewart in an attempt to make it apply directly to the elementary school population. (Author)

Describes the use of statewide career information delivery systems by middle school counselors. Discusses applications for use in learning interviewing skills, employment skill training, selection of secondary school programs, and parent student conferences. (JAC)

Presents introduction to, and practical aspects of, two consultation theories to help school counselors improve their current approach to consultation. Three major theoretical perspectives in school-based consultation are identified (mental health consultation, behavioral consultation, and process consultation), and overviews of the mental health…

The characteristics or such high incidence handicaps as educable mental retardation, learning disabilities, and behavior disorders/emotional disturbances are described. Special considerations for counseling handicapped children, as well as strategies and techniques for individual and group counseling, are also discussed. (Author)

Examines the new aspects of the counselor's role under PL 94-142. Stresses the need to avoid excessive labeling of children, and to refrain from setting limited expectations or becoming overprotective. (BP)

Introduces the Professional Developmental Guidelines for Elementary School Counselors: A Self-Audit (American School Counselors Association, 1990) to elementary school counselors. Recommends counselors should view the self-audit as a useful tool to help them build, evaluate, and sell their programs. (ABL)

Surveyed leaders (n=116) of the American School Counselor Association to elicit information related to professional credentials, research training, and research experience of school counselors and to assess the opinions of leaders in the field related to research issues. Results indicated leaders perceived school counselors had little interest in…

Addresses ways of providing students with experience using research and accountability procedures in academic course work. Provides methods for advancing students' understanding of the application of research in local school settings, as well as for improving their personal and professional attitudes concerning the relevance and importance of…

Examined whether elementary school professionals with elementary school counseling programs (N=966) were involved in planned prevention activities in their schools, what the prevention objectives of these activities were, and what techniques and activities were used. Found a wide range of traditional and innovative strategies were being used to…

Notes that how school counselor presents concept of family therapy to parents often determines whether or not family will accept referral. Presents three general approaches to refer to family therapy, suggesting that which approach is used should be geared to family needs and dynamics. Discusses referral with maximum cooperation, referral with…

Presents a model to help the counselor facilitate necessary task and maintenance functions within a group. SIPA is a model that consists of four essential group components (Structure, Involvement, Process, and Awareness). As a group session progresses, SIPA serves as a focal point to keep the group on course. (Author)

Describes referrals for family therapy by school counselors. Discusses the referral process, nature of family therapy, pitfalls in the referral process, and guidelines for successful referrals. Concludes counselors can avoid many pitfalls by an appreciation of the interactional nature of the referral process. (ABL)

The author suggests that Counselors, in alliance with capable researchers, should begin to examine their activities and ascertain their effectiveness. (Author)

Reviews history of elementary school counseling beginning in the 1920s. Describes history of counselor preparation standards. Defines role of school counselor. Claims there are excellent examples of effective elementary school counselor education programs around the country, although there are too few to accommodate the need. (ABL)

Recommends identifying major social, political, educational, and economic influences that may have direct impact on students and the counselor's role in year 2000. Discusses violence, alcohol and other substance abuse, intolerance, gangs, physical and sexual abuse, sex education, computer technology, changing values, health practices, poverty,…