Author reacted to an earlier article in the Spring 1974 issue of this journal through his interpretation of therapy outcome research as encouraging and urged the evaluation of specific therapeutic relationships, as opposed to making global assessments of "average" psychotherapy. (Author/RK)

The article describes the types of memberships and the services (conventions, publications, and workshops) of the National Audio-Visual Association (NAVA), a dealer organization, emphasizing their availability and importance to manufacturers and users of audio-visual equipment. (MS)

To examine why public relations agency-client relationships frequently break down, a study investigated the sources of conflict between 25 southern California public relations agencies and their clients by having 30 agent/client pairs complete questionnaires. Of the 25 agencies, 12 agreed to participate; the 30 pairs were obtained because some…

Human resource consultancy as a profession is misunderstood and often justly criticized. There are some standards for excellence in consultancy, and the process of human resource consultancy is at the very heart of training and development. A panel of four employers of consultants shared their views at the 1988 Dallas National Conference of the…

MOST JUNIOR COLLEGES HAVE NEED FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROGRAMS. IN SUCH SITUATIONS, USE OF CONSULTATIVE SERVICES MAY HAVE FOUR PURPOSES--(1) OBTAINING SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS, (2) SAVING TIME AND MANPOWER, (3) BRINGING TO THE COLLEGE OBJECTIVITY AND A FRESH VIEWPOINT, AND (4) EXTENDING RESOURCES BEYOND THOSE…

THE TASKS PERFORMED BY VISITING TEACHERS AS IDENTIFIED BY VISITING TEACHERS, THE ACTUAL TASK PERFORMANCE OF VISITING TEACHERS AS VIEWED BY PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL DIAGNOSTICIANS, AND THE TASKS THAT VISITING TEACHERS SHOULD PERFORM ACCORDING TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL WERE STUDIED. DATA WAS OBTAINED THROUGH QUESTIONNAIRES. THE FIRST SECTION…

This booklet describes the work of the City College Advisory Service to Open Corridors, a New York City public school program committed to changing schools in ways that will better support children's own spontaneous patterns of learning. In part 1 of the booklet, the advisors describe how they proceeded to educate themselves for the advisory role…

Information is presented regarding the functions of the building program consultant in the architectural programing of buildings, with particular reference to activity analysis, depth interviews, prediction accuracy, quantitative analysis, and the program summary of spaces, which is a tabular recapitulation of information gathered. Consideration…

Described in the pamphlet are the workings of the National Children's Bureau, an interdisciplinary organization concerned with all aspects of children's needs--health, education, development--in the family, school, and society. Brief sections are addressed to the Bureau's objectives, research projects, and financial support; specific studies (such…

This article presents research on what social workers actually do. Results indicate that about 51 percent of the reported behavior is direct service or clinical in nature and that about 64 percent of the reported behavior requires professional training to perform. (HMV)

The article presents information on the services provided by the nurse for children with disabilities and their families. (SBH)

A needs assessment survey was conducted with 178 physicians, service agency representatives, and school counselors and administrators in the Texas panhandle area to determine the most needed services for the developmentally disabled. (IM)

An overview of the ethical issues relevant to counseling psychology consultation is given, focusing on the possible pitfalls inherent in the consultant's competences and responsibilities. Reactions and extensions are given by Rodney L. Lowman and Clyde A. Crego. (Author/BL)

The author reviews some significant steps leading to our present awareness of the problem of child abuse, and suggests realistic appraisal of each case--rather than sentimentality--to be appropriate in court and agency recommendations for placement of the abused child. Available from: Journal of Pediatric Psychology, Child Study Center, 1100 N.E.…

The proposed evaluation model provides for the assignment of relative weights to each criterion, and establishes a weighting system for calculating a quantitative-qualitative raw score for each service activity of a faculty member being reviewed. (Author)