Explores questions about the use of history in teaching literature and about the relation between academic reading (with its emphasis on form and the objectification of the reading process) and naive reading (which depends on a psychological identification with a character). Illustrates these issues through a discussion of a feminist reader's…

Recognizes the efforts of Fuhriman and Burlingame in "Consistency of Matter" (1990) in undertaking the task of comparing individual and group therapy process literatures. Questions whether group therapy process is different from individual therapy process. Criticizes article for using reviews of reviews of individual therapy literature…

Considers the stories that children read, hear, and make part of their lives. Focuses on the text with the understanding that texts live only when read by a person in a particular context. (MG)

Examines young children's responses to selected fairy tales ("The Three Little Pigs,""The Sleeping Beauty," and "Snow White") presented through oral telling, reading aloud, and television. Concludes that children need to have any danger in the story firmly resolved in the end, and that adults should not soften fairy…

Presents reactions to Hershenson, Power, and Seligman's rejoinder in July 1989 issue of Journal of Mental Health Counseling (JMHC). Argues against relying upon either medical model or eclectic approach as a foundation for mental health counseling. Suggests Ivey's views (JMHC, January 1989) concerning developmental issues and author's views…

Argues that the most important thing that teachers can teach their students about writing letters is to write in a way that reflects the writer's personality, ideas, and visions. Notes that student letter writers should also practice thoughtfulness and good manners. (RS)

Responds to articles by McCann, Sakheim, and Abrahamson and by Downing concerning victimization. Discusses usefulness of both articles and identifies some oversights in the articles. Notes that the expansion of programs and move toward more comprehensive services has already resulted in action on several recommendations of authors. Describes some…

States that the books remembered most vividly and most fondly are the ones that go beyond the bounds of ordinary existence. Strives to offer adolescents, in books written by the author, a chance to experience something outside their normal routine. (MG)

Examines difficulties that may be encountered when substance abuse counselors switch from academic to "popular" writing styles to reach lay readers. Discusses the dichotomous audience, the use of controversial words, and the author's mode of communication. Provides suggestions for writing style improvements compatible with needs of the commercial…

Presents reaction to Hershenson et al.'s article on theory and mental health counseling. Discusses the critical features of conceptual model building in the context of establishing a heuristic, parsimonious, and testable theory of mental health counseling. Explores the importance of the role of theory in practice and research. (Author)

Recounts themes in Hoyt's article on the career development status of women and minorities. Concludes that although social initiatives must certainly continue to be pursued, more immediate impact on clients' situations might be gained through efforts to help individuals overcome internal barriers to the quality of life they desire. (ABL)

Comments on Hoyt's article on the career development status of women and minorities. Commends Hoyt for providing agenda for action that career development professionals can follow to meet the challenges of equity of opportunity in the societal marketplace. Recommends National Career Development Association be a part of the solution to the problem…

Responds to 58 articles in special journal issue dealing with critical incidents, or direct experiences which have impacted the counselors who experienced them. See critical incidents as examples of Jung's concept of synchronicity, two simultaneous events that occur coincidentally and, although not causally related, result in a meaningful…

Examines the interrelationships between cinematic and literary works in terms of possible responses, or the possible worlds created when children encounter and create literary discourse. Notes that these responses reflect previous encounters with literature, film, and life. (MM)

Asserts that the most important part of the research process occurs before formal research writing begins, when students engage in expressive, genuine communication. Describes several activities that promote meaningful responses to literature as a prelude to researching an American literary work. (MM)