In this article, an appeal is made for the development and acceptance of mathematics curricula that express the humanistic viewpoint. (Author)

Principles related to the application of psychoeducational therapy to a group of six severely dysfunctional children (initially mute, largely unresponsive, repetitively behaving, unrelating) over a 9-year period are described. (KW)

Suggests resources which can assist a teacher to take a long view" of current world problems. (RD)

A private firm uses a psychological motivational program to turn underachieving adolescents into capable young adults. (MF)

Examined client characteristics associated with individual outcome in a psychoeducational group treatment for depression. Posttreatment assessment showed all participants (N=75) improved markedly. Pretreatment depression severity, expectation of success, perception of mastery, age, reading ability, and perceived family support were predictive of…

The authors discuss the school psychologist's role as part of the Exceptional Education Programs in Wisconsin Corrections. They examine the traditional training of school psychologists and explore the need for additional role development. (Editor/CT)

Two psychoeducational procedures were investigated for their effects on impulsivity in 120 hyperactive children in two groups: those receiving stimulant drug therapy and those not receiving stimulant drug therapy. Results indicated that the use of psychoeducational treatment approaches are of value in altering the impulsive responses of…

Counseling older adults requires a focus on psychological well-being in the face of inevitable losses. An important factor is their perception of the ability to control their lives and to maintain and increase rewarding life events. (SK)

This article reviews the psychoeducational, behavioral, and ecological models underlying educational services to students with behavior disorders. Models are compared for their explanatory nature, implications for intervention, and how they address the scientific approach to behavior disorders. (DB)

A rich array of psychoeducational approaches is available to teach students with behavior disorders, including psychodynamic, behavioral, sociological, and ecological models. A conceptual framework to bind them together is presented, based on the idea of a "reclaiming" educational environment organized to meet the needs of students and society.…

Investigates variables drawn from the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) that might be manipulated to enhance the persuasiveness of a psychoeducational report. Results showed teachers in training were more persuaded by reports with high message quality. Findings are discussed in terms of the ELM and professional school psychology practice. (RJM)

New associate editor of Theory section of "Journal of Mental Health Counseling" discusses contributions he hopes to make to journal. Notes two orientations, one emphasizing developmental-psychoeducational model and other suggesting that mental health professionals must engage in practice of clinical diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional…

Addresses family's experience of caring for mentally ill family member at home. Proposes model of intervention that allows therapists and families to examine content and context of psychotic material and to intervene in nonthreatening ways. Proposed model is based on psychoeducation and communications theory. Develops effectiveness of content and…