This study examined the mediating effects of anticipated risks, benefits, and attitudes toward seeking counseling on the link between adult attachment and help-seeking intentions for psychological and interpersonal concerns in a sample of 821 undergraduates. The structural equation modeling results indicated that the link between higher attachment…

School psychologists' attitudes and feelings toward gay and lesbian parents were surveyed in relation to their training and exposure, and professional services offered to gay and lesbian parents and their children. The relationship between attitudes, feelings, training, exposure, and demographic characteristics was explored as well. A stratified…

A phenomenology of the bodily experience of interactive flow adds to Csikszentmihalyi's flow theory. Whereas Csikszentmihalyi attended to teachers' and students' experiences of flow separately, this inquiry explores flow through three water-inspired layers of physical interaction between fitness professionals and their clients. Teaching fitness is…

Intended for South Carolina families with a child having mental retardation, this guide encourages families to participate in all aspects of programs and services and offers guidelines for working with professionals. Five to 30 suggestions or tips are listed for each of the following aspects: (1) learning that your child has special needs (e.g.,…

This six-chapter guide suggests a new approach to describing the knowledge, competencies, and managerial roles inherent in planning effective conferences and institutes. Chapter 1 introduces the many roles of the conferences and institutes program planner and discusses program formats and what makes conference programs unique learning events.…

A three-dimensional Consultation Intervention Model is used to illustrate the potential for broad-based counselor impact within a university campus community. Based upon community mental health principles, consultation is described as a complex but efficient function whereby counselors may maximize the scope of their interventions. (Author)

The report analyzes roles of mental health professionals in implementing Public Law 99-457, the Education of the Handicapped Amendments of 1986, which established the Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP). A December, 1987, conference of administrators, clinicians, policymakers, and parent representatives from federal, state, and…

In order to compare the practice of school psychology by doctoral and nondoctoral practitioners, the National School Psychology Questionnaire was sent to a nationwide, random sample of practicing school psychologists employed in public school settings. Responses from 869 school psychologists (142 doctoral practitioners and 727 nondoctoral…

While it is informative to trace the vicissitudes to which the First Amendment has been subjected since 1791, it is obvious that as far as schools are concerned, the courts have interpreted freedom of speech and the press in a limited way. For example, the courts have ruled that boards of education may remove books from school libraries on the…

During the past 10 years, the Technical Assistance Development System's (TADS) staff and advisory board members along with 500 other people have provided consultation services to model demonstration programs and state education agencies that help young handicapped children and their families. Consultants are usually located through a sponsor or…

This booklet provides guidelines for writing job descriptions for secondary school counselors in Georgia, based on the "Program Planning Guide: Georgia Comprehensive Guidance" model. The counselor's role, as described in the document, focuses on four components: the guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and…

An Ohio child development program is using computerized data processing to make sure children in the program receive all the help available. (JC)

THE SECTION MEETING WAS CONCERNED WITH THE ROLE OF THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE SPECIALIST IN THE COMMUNITY AS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON FOREIGN CULTURES AND PROBLEMS OF PUPILS FROM NON-ENGLISH-SPEAKING HOMES, AND AS A HELP TO THE BEGINNING TEACHER IN EXPLAINING DISTRICT RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND ELECTRONIC AIDS. SUGGESTIONS FOR HELPING THE BEGINNING…

AN INSTITUTE WAS HELD FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS OF MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS TO CAREFULLY EXAMINE THE NEED FOR AND THE ROLE OF TECHNICAL OR SUBPROFESSIONAL MANPOWER. THIS REPORT INCLUDES SUMMARIES OF THE ADDRESSES PRESENTED TO THE PLENARY SESSIONS, SUMMARIES OF THE DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE SEMINAR SESSIONS, AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS…

The licensing of public relations practitioners by government has long been controversial. A survey was conducted of members of the public relations division of the Association for Education in Journalism under the auspices of the division's committee on professional freedom and responsibility. One-hundred and sixty-one questionnaires were mailed…