Researchers have recently questioned the benefits associated with having high self-esteem. The authors propose that the importance of self-esteem lies more in how people strive for it rather than whether it is high or low. They argue that in domains in which their self-worth is invested, people adopt the goal to validate their abilities and…

Describes a model to aid counselors in understanding stress, and in designing and implementing counseling interventions to mediate its effects. The model demonstrates the dynamic interaction between the individual and the environment. Cognitive modification, values clarification, decision making, and relaxation training are described as stress…

The paper examines issues involved in disciplinary exclusion of seriously emotionally disturbed students. Distinctions are made between suspension and expulsion, and applicable federal legislation (including P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) is reviewed in terms of…