Discusses how a changing conception of counselor role may affect counselors' functions, responsibilities, and hence, ethical guidelines for counselors. Articles deal with students' rights, the law and ethical practices with children in school, and ethics surrounding group work, referrals, children with special needs, and school records. (BH)

The educational approach in parent groups has not demonstrated itself effective, particularly in dysfunctional families. Parent groups, to be effective, must include, (a) an educational component, (b) a therapeutic component, and (c) an eclectic approach that gives parent specific management techniques but also focuses on the marital and family…

Teens who have experienced the death of a parent, grandparent, friend, or relative often find it difficult to grieve openly. When adults whom teens trust are aware of the cycle of grief, they can provide a safe atmosphere to allow teens to experience the turmoil of the intense and conflicting emotions in order to move toward healing. This guide is…

Presents a rationale for group therapy with school youngsters having personality concerns linked to the adolescent period. Discusses selection of group members, possible methods of operation, involvement of parents and school personnel, and counselor training in group work. (CJ)

The present paper focuses on the status of the research literature on fathering and emphasizes the need for further research concerning the impact of the father on the personality development of children. (Author)

Provides a design for teaching group counseling leadership skills involving cognitive knowledge, group leadership techniques, membership participation, and supervised leadership experience in a single course for graduate students. Course evaluations have indicated students benefit from the group participation and leadership experience. (JAC)

Assessed the effectiveness of a program to improve classroom climate and conduct. The program consisted of counselor- and teacher- led guidance sessions, small group counseling sessions, and consultation with teachers. Results indicated counselor-consultation intervention can be successful in reducing behavior problems. (RC)

Discusses the benefits of using graduate student coleaders with student counseling groups, specifically groups of students experiencing the trauma of seperation or divorce. Benefits noted include reduced counselor-client social distance, expanded modeling opportunities for students and increased group cohesion. (RC)

Describes a structured group designed for families that include adolescents. The workshop, "Improving Familytalk": (1) assesses communication skills and weaknesses in families, (2) teaches improved communication skills, (3) applies skills by talking about problems and expectations, and (4) teaches how to build positive aspects of family life. (JAC)

Investigates the extent to which psychological type is related to attraction to group during the growth group's development, and the pattern of attraction. Found personality factors influenced group process, but a general lack of relationship existed between psychological type and attraction to group. (Author/JAC)

Describes a career guidance program for high school students and their parents. "Going Places" focuses on learning self-management skills and exploring options. It enables parents to help themselves and their children in career planning and decision making through group activities, home assignments, skill rehearsal, and reading materials. (JAC)

Describes a short-term group counseling approach to use with physically disabled clients that combines assertion-training with attitude clarification and information approaches. Discusses rationale for the program and describes the coping skills group model. Details purposes and activities for each of 10 sessions. (RC)

Human Relations Training (HRT) groups increase the skill level of participants with regard to interpersonal functioning and provide a medium for positive personal growth. HRT groups seem to be possible resources for dealing with teacher burn-out and providing an effective medium for inservice education. (Author)

Counselors must understand their own feelings regarding death, the grief process, and children's developmental reactions to death and grieving. Exploration of the topic allows children to realize the need to live their lives more fully. An annotated bibliography of books, appropriate for elementary school children, is included. (Author/BEF)

The loss of parenting figures often leaves children without consistent parental support and with increased fears of abandonment. Siblings can offer each other a significant support system. Work with sibling groups can help children resolve conflicts and remove interferences to mutually supportive relationships. Two commentaries follow. (Author)