Discusses the psychological needs of individuals stricken with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), individuals suffering from pre-AIDS Syndrome, and a growing class of individuals known as the worried well. Counseling interventions and areas of psychosocial research are presented. (BL)

Life in the alcoholic family is characterized by inconsistency, unpredictability, distrust, denial, and lack of affection, attention, and interest by the parents. Children who are raised in such an environment experience a loss of self-esteem and suffer long- and short-term negative consequences. The role of the counselor and counseling strategies…

To help disabled teenagers make the transition from the school-to-work environment, professionals must understand how chronic illnesses and disabilities affect the development and mastery of some important psychosocial tasks of adolescence. It is recommended that rehabilitation counselors use a holistic approach to counseling chronically ill and…

Examines studies of the psychological and social adjustment of the never-married, and presents explanations for the findings. Explores the experiences, needs, and coping strategies of the never-married and discusses aspects of the single life-style that should be considered by the counselor and client. (LLL)

The worries & wishes of 14 -19 years-old adolescents of Abadeh, Bavanat & Khorambid cities in the north of Fars province are investigated in this research. The wishes & worries are measured by wishes measurement scale (WMS) and Ahwaz worry inventory (AWI) respectively. The Ss consisted of 300 Adolescents (150 girls & 150 Boys) that…

A look at the University of Wisconsin's system of cataloging documents which comprise a personal library, in such a way that they may be located efficiently by subject descriptors or author. (Author)

A personal story from a mother who was glad she chose to keep her multiply handicapped son at home rather than place him in a residential institution. (ST)

Describes a program in which the two major goals are: an individualized program for each child in the school, and a continuous program of self-improvement for the staff and the school. (Author)

Describes some of the most successful prepackaged'' systems for individualizing instruction and a procedure for deciding whether they fit the philosophy and special needs of a particular school or situation. (Author/DN)

Paper attempts to show that it is possible to help young people modify their actions in the area of risk-taking behavior through stressing the consequences of motivation. (Author/CB)

Higher order needs, for self-actualization and autonomy, were more highly related to teacher militancy than were lower order needs for such benefits as increased salary and sick leave accumulation. (Editor)

Some insights on the overall scope of adult education in Great Britain. (DS)