This paper argues that insufficient attention has been paid to the psychological needs of physically maltreated children, who often require direct treatment for such problems as aggressive behavior, low self-esteem, and cognitive limitations. (DB)

Examined effects of leader gender on group therapy clients' perceptions of coleader influence and effectiveness, testing hypothesis that there would be significant differences, with members perceiving male coleaders as more influential and effective than female co-leaders. Data from 18 male and 21 female clients revealed no significant differences…

Presents overview of clinical assessment, treatment, and management of suicidal adolescents. Discusses risk assessment as multifocal evaluation of variables. Presents treatment planning as addressing lethality and intentionality. Highlights individual psychotherapy. Examines termination issues, malpractice liability concerns, and general…

Depicts experiences of two young girls and their coping/growing strategies following father's suicide. Describes hallmarks of meaningful growth and healing as including embracing all confused feelings (guilt, anger, abandonment, embarrassment, sadness, fear of losing surviving parent, and changes). Finds underlying theme of adjustment in…

Incarcerated male murderers manifested consistent changes in attitudes toward treatment efficacy and their culpability as function of participating in 12-week anger management groups. Four qualitatively different stages were evident during treatment as prisoners' resistive responses were actively encouraged: initial apathy, emerging interest in…

Argues that incorporating the use of poetry writing into the clinical treatment of survivors of sexual abuse can be beneficial. Uses examples of such poetry to show how the creative writing of survivors reveals repressed information about their abuses, self-concepts, and about their basic beliefs in the areas of safety, trust, power, intimacy, and…

Describes how a poet at work in a mental hospital can help chronic patients recapture the use of language and expressiveness by teaching poetry. Describes methods of collaborative poetry writing, as well as the rationale for the use of the approach. Discusses a variety of cases and methods. (RS)

Describes how, through oral story telling, writing biographies, autobiographies and creating fictional characters, adults with mental illness were gently directed to focus and explore one significant person or period of their own lives, to develop their sense of self and ego strengths, and to connect to important others in their lives. (SR)

An integrative conceptual framework is provided for ongoing assessment and day-to-day treatment of suicidal adolescents. Goals are to provide a summary of therapeutic and assessment tasks consistent with existing standards of care and supported by empirical findings and to emphasize the roles, tasks, demands, and limitations of psychotherapy with…

Current research increasingly points to the importance of biological factors in the etiology of psychotic disorders and the concomitant need for a shift in treatment modalities. A scale to assess the extent to which practitioners have made this shift was developed and validated. Results from two surveys are reported. (Author/EMK)

Analyzes spontaneous written expression (sampled from 11 workshops) according to a structured model of Creative Poetry Therapy. Finds similarity in the poetic indicators and in the expression of psychological needs, despite profound differences in the composition of the groups (children, youth, adults). Argues that the healing process of poetry…

Examines the current usage of Western counseling and psychotherapeutic models with a special emphasis on the local realities of Turkish culture. Reviews the current status of the application of Western models along with the related practices in Turkish clinical and nonclinical settings. Stresses the role of the Turkish counselor within the…

Presents an interview with author Chris Crutcher, writer of numerous award-winning books for adolescents. Discusses his new books, his writing process, censorship challenges, truth and fear, and his work as a child therapist. (SR)

Offers brief descriptions of 16 films (1936-1994)--biographies of classical composers--that are available in video format. Notes their usefulness to therapists working with special populations. (SR)

Current legal issues involved in cases against therapists working with child sexual abuse victims are reviewed. Changes in the legal climate over the past decade are described. Issues involved in the "false memory" attack are discussed. Techniques for risk management and the current situation in the media are discussed. (EMK)