Recent scientific research has proven that we can, not only manage our stress, we can even prevent it. Ways to achieve stress management are presented in this book. It details a method called FREEZE-FRAME, a process in which individuals mentally stop the chaos that surrounds them and then calmly contemplate their situation. The text opens with an…

The work disincentive effects of a negative income tax and wage subsidy, and a mixed wage subsidy-public assistance program are compared. (BH)

A program in California helps high school juniors and seniors upgrade their academic achievement in order to qualify for college. A special effort is made to instill in these youth the motivation to learn. (CK)

Emphasizing self-instruction, the Portable Carrel Kit enables the student to devote complete attention to class lectures, study at his convenience, and keep current in continuing education programs. (Editor)

The Antigonish Movement used lifelong education to overcome educational and economic inequities. Begun in Canada's Maritime Provinces, the movement anticipated many of the principles of lifelong learning, adult learning, and Paolo Freire. (SK)

Emphasizing that the family unit is the primary force in coping with asthma, the Lungs Unlimited program provides education and counseling and teaches self-management procedures to children and families. The program is described and its effectiveness is indicated. (RH)

Debtors Anonymous, a support group begun by the National Council of Negro Women, helps members to educate themselves about credit, consumer protection, and budgeting, and to set long-term goals for money management. Chapters have been organized in cities throughout the country. (SK)

Describes the use of a self-administered desensitization program as a teaching device and fear reduction procedure with graduate students in counseling psychology. (Author)

The article describes VISION Foundation, a self-help program providing work opportunities for both paid and volunteer persons who are newly blind or have progressive eye diseases. (Author/DLS)

California school districts have generated an immediate 20 percent administrative saving by self-insuring Workers' Compensation. (Author/MLF)

Von Bergen, Soper, Rosenthal, and Wilkinson examine four alternative training methods (subliminal self-help, meditation, mental imagery/practice, and neurolinguistic programming), concluding that only mental practice is supported by scientific evidence. Watkins takes issue with their dismissal of qualitative evidence. Their rejoinder asserts the…

Clean Break is a theatre group offering learning opportunities to women with mental health problems or criminal justice involvement. The women act as peer researchers, conducting interviews to elicit information on mental health issues that is used to provide appropriate support. (SK)

Describes Alcoholics Anonymous as an effective self-help treatment modality for many alcoholics. Notes that organization would seem to initially necessitate "tolerated unhealthiness" psychologically to help consolidate sobriety, suggesting abstinence first, psychological healthiness second regimen. Suggests that psychotherapists learn to…

Traces one program's history in facilitating grassroots community development. Focuses specifically on group methods by which indigenous peoples can carry out their own developments to relieve the effects of poverty. Discusses effective social, economic, and cultural development. (Author/NB)

Presents a troubleshooting flow chart for teachers and others to use when trying to figure out why their computers do not work correctly. Written mainly for Macintosh computers, the purpose of this guide is to save school technology coordinators time and to help educate teachers. (Author/LRW)