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Noting the increased interest in the use of group approaches, the author discusses the rationale: that human beings are social beings who grow and develop by having adequate and meaningful exposure to social situations. The therapeutic forces which can be operative in groups are listed and the leader's awareness of them as a powerful tool for facilitating human development is urged. Three priorities for school counselors are discussed: (1) collaborating and consulting with groups of teachers; (2) working with groups of students on developmental or crisis-oriented problems; and (3) consultation with parent groups regarding their children. The author suggests organizing groups in terms of a new concept, the "C" group, so named because the factors which make it effective begin with a "C": collaborating, consulting, confronting, clarifying, etc. The paper concludes with a discussion of the teacher as a group leader, developing his knowledge of group procedures to enhance his effectiveness. (TL)

This study was designed to assess the relative effectiveness of one available guidance program at the elementary level, Developing Understanding of Self and Others (DUSO). The program is appropriate for young children, ages 5 through 8, and attempts through listening, inquiry, discussion, and role playing to help children better understand social-emotional behavior. A review of the literature produced no appropriate measuring instrument. Thus, a specially prepared device for assessing the affective objectives of the program was constructed and used. Results indicated that DUSO was an effective guidance program. (Author/ST)

The theme of the conference, "Personalization--Individualization for Learning," focused attention upon children as persons who are individuals functioning in the school setting. Don Dinkmeyer in his talk "Elementary School Guidance and the Classroom Teacher," discusses the role of the teacher in promoting growth in the self concepts of his students. Dr. Dinkmeyer discusses in his second talk "The School Administrator and Developing Guidance," the basis for elementary guidance, its purposes, services offered, and the administer's role in guiding learning. Guidance leadership responsibilities are also presented. Dr. Alex Bannatyne discusses various learning disabilities, basically explaining dyslexia, and neurological dysfunction in his talk, "The Classification of Learning Disabilities." He further discusses diagnosis, testing procedures, and techniques for teaching children with learning disabilities in his talk, "Diagnosis, Prevention and Remediation of Learning Disabilities." (KJ)

THE AUTHOR BELIEVES THAT GROUP COUNSELING PROVIDES A UNIQUE METHODOLOGY AND A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIAL LEARNING. A GUIDE TO THIS APPROACH IS PRESENTED. DEVELOPMENTAL GROUP COUNSELING IS SEEN AS PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS. THIS APPROACH HELPS CHILDREN FACE CHANGES AS THEY OCCUR WITHIN THE CHILD AND THE WORLD. EMPHASIS IS PLACED UPON HELPING THE CHILD ARRIVE AT SOME NEW METHODS OF PROBLEM-SOLVING IN THE PERSONAL-SOCIAL AREA. THIS INVOLVES THE EXAMINATION, EXPLORATION, AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE CHILD'S APPROACH TO LIFE TASKS. THE FOCUS IS ON ISSUES AND CONCERNS IMPORTANT TO THE COUNSELEE. DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS WOULD PROVIDE BOTH LONG AND SHORT RANGE GOALS FOR THE COUNSELING PROCESS. THE OBJECTIVES OF GROUP COUNSELING ARE SPELLED OUT. THE RATIONALE FOR THE GROUP PROCESS STEMS FROM A RECOGNITION THAT MOST PROBLEMS ARE PRIMARILY SOCIAL OR INTERPERSONAL. SOME OF THE MECHANISMS WHICH CAN BRING ABOUT EMOTIONAL PERSONAL-SOCIAL GROWTH ARE DESCRIBED. THE ORGANIZATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL GROUPS IS DISCUSSED. THE AUTHOR HOPES THAT THIS PAPER WILL ENCOURAGE ELEMENTARY COUNSELORS TO CONSIDER A PROCEDURE WHICH MAY HELP THEM REACH GREATER NUMBERS OF CHILDREN MORE EFFECTIVELY. (IM)

The Children's Life-Style Guide, described in this article, provides structured examination of children's movements in life; the way they see themselves; and their ideas about getting along with peers and adults. (Author)

Consultation is one approach that counselors can use to enhance their role images. The techniques are available. Through effective consultation-collaboration with administrators (and school boards), teachers, and parents, counselors can establish a solid base of operation for themselves within our school systems. (Author)

A rationale for understanding the importance of the self-concept and how schools work toward its retardation is presented. Illustrations and suggestions for improving this situation are provided. (Editor)

Counselors can play a vital role in educating parents. An effective counseling program includes services for parents. To reach more parents, these services must go beyond individual parent conferences. The parent study group is one means of providing services to all interested parents. (Author)

Describes the interpretation of early recollections of clients as a technique for life style assessment. The client's recollections are posited as reflecting the way he/she sees himself/herself in relation to the world and others. Idiographic assessment presents a picture of the basic beliefs and motives of the student. (SJL)

Practicing counselors and researchers are realizing the value of consulting with teachers, parents, and administrators. Counselor educators need to begin to train counselors formally and systematically in these skills. This article presents one training model in detail. (Author)

The author discusses a program aimed at preventing mental illness in children. This program, Developing Understanding of Self and Others (DUSO), emphasizes learning through active participation on the part of the child, parent, and teacher. (RP)

The failure to consult effectively with teachers is often due to a lack of understanding the purpose of behavior. Specific propositions basic to understanding behavior are presented. A transcript which clearly illustrates and critiques Adlerian consultation is included. Specific steps in the consultant process are included. (Author)

Group participation enables individual to alter goals and attitudes while maintaining status. Counselor acts as a guide in facilitating group and individual development. (CJ)

This paper presents the use of counselor leads in the theory of child counseling as developed by Kinkmeyer (1965) and suggests what might happen when different leads are employed in different phases of the counseling model. (Author)

The counseling profession's challenge is to align itself with the goals of education by providing a service which relates closely to the primary objectives of the educational process. (Author)

Analyzes the educational problem of teachers being unable to deal with the social and emotional development of their pupils, and describes a program of student self actualization and understanding of others. (AN)

Career development should be understood within the total context of human development. Beginning in elementary school, career development programs should become part of the total guidance program. Developing understanding of self and others is also basic to vocational development. (Author/CG)