TITLE

Counseling middle school students: Techniques that work

AUTHOR(S)
Kottman, Terry
PUB. DATE
December 1990
SOURCE
Elementary School Guidance & Counseling;Dec90, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p138
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Features the various techniques used for counseling middle school students in the United States. Factors to be considered in selecting games appropriate in middle school setting; Stories and metaphors; Use of creative dramatics; Role-play and simulation.
ACCESSION #
9606151278

Tags: COUNSELING in middle school education

 

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