Psychological abuse hits a child from many different sources. It is also the most difficult to counter. The counselor is in a delicate position when faced with the child she/he knows is being harmed by his parents. These students need help. (Author/BEF)

The effect of the mentally retarded child on the family was examined by a structured interview technique on a sample of 80 Australian families. Results suggested that parents be given the information earlier and that fathers be included in this crucial interview. (DB)

This article describes the three major phases of family treatment. Each phase is defined and compared to phases of individual therapy. The position developed in this paper is that the processes and stages of therapy with family systems are significantly different from those of therapy with individuals. (Author)

This paper proposes that a National Center for the Study of Divorce be established and presents a possible organizational structure for such a body. (Author)

To evaluate a parent training program for parents of children (4-12 years old) with behavior problems based on behavior modification principles, treatment termination outcome data were obtained for 22 families, and follow-up data were collected on 14 of these families 3 and 8 months after treatment. (Author)

Assessed marital conflict and endocrine function in 90 newlywed couples. Blood samples were examined to provide composite and daytime values for three stress hormones and three related hormones. Data provided a window on endocrine function in couples for whom the day included conflicts. Discusses findings in the context of gender models of marital…

Since the financing of college costs is the single most important issue for U.S. families, public colleges and universities need to implement such changes as Michigan State University's "tuition guarantee" policy (which ensures tuition increases will not exceed inflation during a student's four-year college career) and to make tough…

Examined aspects of the family experience of 194 males at age 10 as predictors of police arrest by age 17. Quality of parent-child relations, parental discipline practices, family structure, and family problem solving influenced chances of arrest. Results clarify the timing and indirect nature of family effects on delinquency. (RJM)

Describes the development and organization of Care Teams, an in-service program designed by the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri, to help elementary school staff deal with students from dysfunctional families. Indicates that the project works with psychologists from Saint Louis University and the community. Reviews key elements of the Teams'…

Synthesizes and critically reviews emerging data on family variables and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The contribution of family variables, such as disturbed interaction patterns, in producing vulnerability to later distress in this population are addressed, as well as the clinical implications of emerging findings related to these…

This article argues that an investigation into parents' expectations could lead to a greater understanding of how parents of children with disabilities respond to their new-found situation. It discusses how people develop their understanding through interaction with their social environment and relates this framework to parents of children with…

Discusses the value of home-based mental health services for Indian families alienated from traditional support systems or resistant to the clinic setting. Examines historical factors relevant to dysfunctional Indian families, components of effective therapy, funding issues, and limits of confidentiality. Contains 14 references and 4 composite…

A case study is presented of a family in which the parents disagreed about the role their young daughters should play in caring for their baby son, who was born with severe physical disabilities. Through counseling, the parents learned to improve their communication, deal with stress, and accept outside help. (JDD)

Grim statistics on poor children, homeless families, and child abuse belie our civic leaders' public assertions of love and concern for children. Children are often not well-served in their relationships with adults. Educators need to cooperate with others to create social policy that treats children as valued persons, not commodities. Includes…

Studies efficacy of Family Effectiveness Training (FET), a prevention and intervention model used with Hispanic families of preadolescents at risk of drug abuse. Studies 79 Hispanic families assigned to FET or control group. FET families showed greater improvement in structural family functioning, reported problem behaviors, and child…