This document contains papers from a conference which targeted the needs and interests of counselors working with families. Individual papers in the book include: (1) "Economic, Social and Political Influences on Families" (Lynda Henley Walters); (2) "Family Structures and Stresses: A Counseling Perspective" (Edwin Herr); (3) "Cultural Diversity Among American Families" (Michael S. Nystul, et al.); (4) "Working with Families: A Demonstration" (Bunny Duhl); (5) "Impact of Work on Families" (Juliet Miller); (6) "Case Studies" (Patricia Ponder); (7) "Child Sexual Abuse" (Bob Rencken); (8) "Marital Separation" (Cyrus Stewart); (9) "Substance Abuse" (Ann Worth); (10) "Eating Disorders" (Pat Halvorson and Pat Neuman); (11) "Suicide" (Dave Capuzzi); (12) "Families and Unemployment" (Andrew Helwig); (13) "Disability in the Family" (Paul Power); (14) "Families with Aging Members" (Jane Myers and Barbara Shelton); (15) "Values Transmissions" (Judith Miranti); (16) "Communicating about Sex" (Kay Stritzel); (17) "Single Parent Families" (Rick Bruhn); (18) "Credentialing Issues for Marriage and Family Counselors" (David Brooks, et al.); (19) "Stepfamilies" (Frank Williams and Lynn O'Hern); (20) "Sex Roles" (James Winfrey); and (21) "Marriage and Family Assessment Instruments" (Norman Fredman). Also included are the Children, Youth and Families Survey, a 5-page bibliography, and the conference program. (NB)