Reports that the five assumptions underlying behavioral consultation (BC) have remained static for 19 years, which has partly limited examination of other issues related to a triadic behavior change process. Argues that BC has not sufficiently stimulated the development of programmatic research and considers the possibility that alternative…

Looks at the growing trend of mental-health specialists in schools to address the psychological needs of students. Discusses the traditional approach, in which the mental-health specialist functions as an outside consultant advising teachers, and the nontraditional approach, in which the specialist provides direct services to students. (WFA)

Surveyed psychologists at university counseling centers with American Psychological Association-approved internships to examine relationships between their theoretical orientations, counseling strategy recommendations, etiology attributions, and models of helping. Participants responded to vignettes portraying students with adjustment disorder and…

People are beings that seem to have, and to think about, spiritual, transcendent experiences. But some are psychologists who have historically found it very difficult to integrate their spiritual, yearning selves, or the spiritual selves of those they see. Psychologists may want to understand the processes involved in complex transcendent,…

After a general discussion of ethical standards for school psychologists, a list of issues which provoke ethical questions are discussed. (RC)

This publication describes the direct service activities of the school psychologist in Colorado. The role of the psychologist is an evaluatory one. He evaluates all aspects of a child's experiences and behaviors pertinent to an understanding of the child's school difficulties. He also serves as a consultant to other school personnel concerning…

Arnold Gesell's (1880-1960) qualifications, career, experiences, and the events which led to his official appointment as the first school psychologist in the United States are discussed. Gesell was influenced by Hall's thinking, and his graduate studies were a combination of experimental, developmental, and clinical psychology. (JAZ)

The study of early literature related to school psychology provides a fruitful source for understanding contemporary professional events and issues. It also reveals historical information in conflict with previously published accounts of the early history of school psychology. (Author)

Chronicles the author's career as a school psychologist, with references to societal mores and professional experiences. Specifics about training, certification, and continuing education for school psychologists are included. Examines the growth of and changes in school psychology over the past 30 years. (BH)

Describes the problem of national productivity decline; examines the organizational concepts of productivity, effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of working life; describes the process of managing and improving organizational productivity and psychologists' roles in that process; and contrasts different occupational views on productivity.…

The founding, growth, activities, publications, and accomplishments of the National Association of School Psychologists since its inception in 1969 are reviewed. (MH)

Understanding disability through a social paradigm offers opportunities to reframe the way psychologists define problems related to disability, develop more collaborative relationships between psychologists and people with disabilities, and adopt new professional responsibilities. Addresses the impact of the social paradigm on policies within…