Journal of Primary Prevention, 3(1), Fal~ 1982
Clearinghouse Primary Prevention Program Clearinghouse Psychology Department--Dewey Hall University of Vermont, Burlington, VT. 05405 To enhance communication between mental health professionals and to help to avoid needless duplication of labor, the Clearinghouse solicits write-ups of prevention programs, publishes brief abstracts, and makes copies of programs available on request for a fee depending on the length of the write-up. The Clearinghouse is administered by Linda Kelly at the address above.
To Order Copies of the programs listed below are available. Those with an asterisk (*} are not available from the Clearinghouse and should be requested directly from the author or consulted in the published source indicated. All other programs can be obtained by sending the CH number together with your name and address and the fee indicated to the address above.
Submitting Programs The Clearinghouse welcomes copies of published or unpublished prevention programs. Send one copy to the address above, together with a signed copy of this statement: "I am the author of the program entitled--and hereby grant VCPPP, Inc. permission to reproduce this document and to make it available on request for a charge to be determined by them. I further grant permission for them to publish the document title, author's name(s}, and an abstract of its contents in The Journal of Prevention." If the right to grant permission to reproduce the material is held by someone other than the author, please provide the appropriate name and address (this is usually the journal editor in the case of published material}. A very brief abstract {less than 50 words) should be provided with each item submitted. The first sentence should include an indication of the population served by, and the purpose of, the program. CH-046 Schroeder, C.S. (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) Psychologists in a private pediatric practice. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 1979, 4, 5-18. (1979; 14pp.; $1.10) Describes a program in which psychologists provided services within the context of a private pediatric practice. Services included child development counseling and behavior management advice to parents over the telephone, in 0278-095X{82}1500-0062502.75
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brief office visits, and in evening meetings for groups of parents. Presents preliminary data from an evaluation of the services. (Author abstract) CH-083 Wolfe, J. L., & Fodor, I. G. (Institute for Advanced Study in Rational Psychotherapy, New York University} A cognitive/behavioral approach to modifying assertive behavior in women. The Counseling Psychologist, 1975, 5 (4), 45-52. (1980; 9 pp.; $0.80} Describes a cognitive/behavioral program for helping women to overcome irrational beliefs about appropriate sex role behavior. The program uses assertiveness training as well as cognitive restructuring which includes consciousness raising and challenging "irrational ideas" about sex roles. The cognitive restructuring makes this program more effective than assertiveness training alone, since it works to reduce anxiety that can undermine assertiveness in real life situations. *CH-122 Hartman, L. M. (Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ontario, Canada) The preventive reduction of psychological risk in asymptomatic adolescents. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 1979, 49, 121-135. (Lorne M. Hartman, Clark Institute of Psychiatry, 250 College Street, Toronto, MST 1R8, Canada) Examines the effectiveness of an experimental program which offered social skills training to 121 high school students who were rated as being at four different levels of risk. Results show that participation in "group behavioral training" can be a cost-effective prevention program for normal high school students, and may be an effective intervention for those already exhibiting behavioral problems. *CH 130 Adams, M. A. (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NY) A hospital play program: Helping children with serious illness. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 1976, 46, 416-424. (Margaret A. Adams, Department of Social Work, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021) Describes a therapeutic play program which utilizes hospital equipment, a model hospital, and dolls to help pediatric patients become familiar with the hospital, to facilitate the children's expression of feelings about hospitalization, and promote feelings of efficacy. Discusses the effectiveness of the program in reducing children's anxiety and confusion about hospitalization. CH-134 Mosher, D. L. (University of Connecticut, Storrs) Sex differences, sex experience, sex guilt, and explicitly sexual films. Journal of Social Issues. 1973, 29, 95-112. (1980; 10 pp.; $0.80) Describes a study which examined the effect of viewing explicit pornographic films on"194 single male and 183 single female undergraduates." Discusses differences between reactions of males and females, and between high sex-guilt and low sex-guilt subjects. Females and high sex-guilt subjects found the films more offensive. CH-135 Spanier, G. B. (Pennsylvania State University, University Park) Sex education and premarital sexual behavior among American college students. Adolescence, 1978, 13, 659-674. (1980; 9 pp.; $0.80) Describes a study which investigated the effect of formal sex education on premarital sexual behavior among college students. Subjects were interviewed
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to learn whether or not they participated in sex education in the past {usually in high school), and what their level of sexual activity was. Reports "that there is no relationship between participation in a sex education course and reported premarital sexual behavior." CH-137 Davidson, W. S., and Wolfred, T. R. (Michigan State University, East Lansing; Children's Home of Vermillia County, Danville, IL} Evaluation of a community-based behavior modification program for prevention of delinquency: The failure of success. Community Mental Health Journal, 1977, 13, 296-306. {1980; 11 pp.; $1.10) Describes a residential, behavior modification program for pre-delinquents. Reports that the techniques used were effective during the program but failed to establish long lasting, positive social changes. Discusses implications of the results. Calls for new ways of approaching the problems presented by predelinq,Cents. H-141 Hunt, J. M. {University of Illinois, Champaign) Parent and child centers: Their basis in the behavioral and educational sciences. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 1971, 41, 13-38. (J. M. Hunt, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL) Suggests that parent education for poor mothers can improve the quality of the mothers' lives as well as increase the competence of their children. Cites various sources of research which support this argument. Describes several innovative programs which educate mothers; includes evaluations of these p.rograms. *CH-145 Karnes, M. B.; Teska, J. A.; Hodgins, A. S.; and Badger, E. D. {University of Illinois, Urbana) Educational intervention at home by mothers of disadvantaged infants. Child Development, 1970, 41, 925-935. {Merle B. Karnes, Department of Special Education, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801) Describes a 15 month program of weekly meetings in which 20 mothers of disadvantaged infants learned to stimulate their infants' cognitive and linguistic growth. A comparison of intelligence test scores and linguistic ability scores between the experimental group and control group children at the end of the program showed the experimental group's performance was significantly superior. CH-148 Sheldon, B. S. {Head Start Program, Shungnak, AK) Head Start in Alaska. Young Children, 1969, 24, 328-333. {1980; 5 pp.; $0.50) Describes the Head Start program which served 52 Alaskan villages from 1967-1968. Discusses the advantages of the Head Start program in Alaska being controlled by the Alaskan people. Describes several specific programs around the state, including how each works to bridge language and cultural Raps among the population. CH-151 Haring, N. G.: Hayden, A. H.; and Molen, P. A. {University of Washington's Experimental Education Unit, Seattle, WA) Accelerating appropriate behaviors in children in a head start program. Exceptional Children, 1969, 35, 773-784.
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(Norris G. Haring, Experimental Education Unit, Child Development and Mental Retardation Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA) Describes a demonstration classroom used by Head Start. Children with problems which interfered with learning attended the class until ready to return to normal classes. Teachers in the class employed behavior modification techniques and direct skill teaching methods. Children were prepared for kindergarten, and teachers reported feeling more competent. *CH-164 Ross, J. W. (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA) Coping with childhood cancer: Group intervention as an aid to parents in crisis. Social Work in Health Care, 1979, 4, 381-391. (Judith W. Ross, Coordinator of Social Services, Division of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104) Groups aid parents in crisis by promoting adaptive coping. Group intervention with parents of children recently diagnosed with cancer has a positive effect on the families in the later stages of illness by helping the parents establish constructive patterns and encouraging them to use problem solving techniques. (Journal abstract) CH-172 Rosenstock, I. M. (University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor) Psychological forces, motivation, and nutrition education. American Journal of Public Health, 1969, 59, 1992-1997. (1980; 6 pp.; $0.80) Discusses the differences between obese people and normal people in terms of eating patterns. Describes an effective behavioral program which modifies overeating behaviors. Makes suggestions for teaching children and unmotivated overweight adults healthy eating patterns. Considers the role of the health care professional in the promotion of education on nutrition and obesity. CH-206 Sugarman, B. (Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Montgomery County, OH) Drug abuse prevention: A human development model for defining the problem and devising solutions. Drug Forum, 1977/78, 6 (4), 387-397. (1980; 5 pp.; $0.50) 01978, Baywood Publishing Co., Inc. Postulates that drug abuse is related to deficits in personal development. Defines the terms "prevention" and "drug abuse." Outlines a model for drug abuse prevention which targets not only the individual, but social systems responsible for deficiencies in individual development. CH-217 Robertson, B. (Mental Health Program of the Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada) Primary prevention: A pilot project. Canada's MentalHealth, 1968, 16, 20-22 (1980; 3 pp.; $0.50) Describes a pilot project for the entire community which worked to promote awareness of human needs and encouraged citizens to meet those needs. The program established itself as part of the community, helping to meet the needs
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of people in crisis by working with parent groups, churches, etc.--making use of existing services and encouraging the creation of needed services. CH-220 Rae-Grant, N. {War Memorial Children's Hospital and University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada) Prevention: A multifaceted approach requiring multidisciplinary input. Canada's Mental Health, 1979, 27, 3-4 {1980; 2 pp.; $0.50) Observes that actions presently taking place reflect a growing interest in prevention. Urges professionals and nonprofessionals to pool knowledge and resources in order to agree on a common purpose of prevention, and to determine which prevention strategies are most effective. CH-223 Norem-Hebeisen, A. A., and Lucas, M. S. (University of Minnesota, Minnesota State Department of Education) A developmental model for primary prevention of chemical abuse. Journal of Drug Education, 1977, 7 12}, 141-147. {1980; 5 pp.; $0.50) © 1977, Baywood Publishing Co., Inc. A review of correlates of chemical abuse provides background for an inferentially derived proposal for direction of prevention efforts in educational settings. The proposed developmental model suggest five simultaneously viewed perspectives for generating curriculum with a preventive thrust. The five perspectives provide the basis for hierarchy of instructional objectives and direct the educator toward objectives of developmental growth for students. CH-228 Berlin, R. and Berlin, I. {University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle/University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque}. Parents' advocate role in education as primary prevention. In Irving N. Berlin {Ed.) Advocacy of Child Mental Health. New York: Bruner/Mazel Publishers, 1975, pp. 145-157. (1980; 13 pp.; $1.10) Argues that parents should be "participating advocates" in their children's education. Describes several experimental studies which explored the effects of parent participation on children's education. Results of the studies show that children whose parents were involved had more successful academic careers. *CH-236 Blokker, W.; Glaser-Kirschenbaum, B.; and Kirschenbaum, H. (Educational Service District 109, Everett, WA/National Humanistic Education Center, Upper Jay, NY) Values clarification and drug abuse. Health Education, 1976, 7, 6-8. (William Blokker, Educational Service District 109, Everett, WA) Included by permission of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091. Describes a study designed to determine the effectiveness of values clarification training in preventing substance abuse. One hundred and six fourth to sixth grade children participated in the study. Twenty-two trained teachers implemented a short, 20 day values clarification program. Post-test and 15 day follow-up measures revealed that girls had a significantly higher measure of internal locus of control, and all children demonstrated improved decision
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making skills and were more self-reliant; these variables have been correlated with lower incidence of substance abuse. Concludes that values clarification may be a useful approach to substance abuse prevention. CH-244 Fullerton, M. S. {Department of Educational and Cultural Services, Augusta, ME) Alcohol, Other Drugs and Highway Safety Curriculum Materials Report. Describes various curricula that are available for education in alcohol and other drugs. Evaluates the curricula and makes recommendations on how to use them. Includes comments about planning and implementing the programs. Provides lists of resources. CH-247 Smith, J. M. {College of the Mainland, Texas City, TX} Let's Have Fun: Teaching Nutrition to Young Children. Unpublished manuscript. {1980; 64 pp.; $4.00} Provides teachers with a strategy for educating children about nutrition. Includes instructions for games and activities, stories, and designs for puppets and props. These classroom activities emphasize concepts of nutrition in a fun way so that children will retain this information. CH-252 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism {RockviUe, MD} How to talk to your teenager about drinking and driving. U.S. Department of Health and H u m a n Services. {1980; 9 pp.; $0.80} {Or write to the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, P. O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20852.) Presents facts about the problem of teenage drinking and driving. Discusses reasons for the enormity of the problem. Advises parents of teenagers to communicate with their children in order to prevent the problem. CH-253 Klein, D.C. and Goldston, S.E. {National Association for Mental Health]National Institute of Mental Health} Primary Prevention: A n Idea Whose Time Has Come. National Institute of Mental Health. {1980; 205 pp.; $8.10} (Or write N I M H , 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857). Presents format and conclusions of the Pilot Conference on Primary Prevention {April 2-4}. Includes background information on the conference; papers presented at the conference which contain information on objectives, strategies, funding, and management of primary prevention programs; summaries of workshops on prevention programs for specific groups; and recommendations for handling future conferences. CH-254 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (Rockville, MD} The answer book: Answers to the most asked questions about alcohol. U.S. Department of Health and H u m a n Services {1980; 6pp.; $0.80} IOr write to the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, P. O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20852.} Presents 29 questions and answers about alcohol. Covers practical questions such as how to deal with a pushy host, and whether cures for a hangover work, as well as more far-reaching questions such as whether drinking constitutes a problem among teenagers, and "what parents should teach their children about drinking."
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CH-255 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (Rockville, MD) The drinking question: Honest answers to questions teenagers ask about drinking. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (1980; 14pp.; $1.10) (Or write to the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD.) Gives straightforward "answers to questions teenagers ask most about drinking." Presents unbiased information which will allow teenagers to make informed, responsible decisions about drinking. CH-257 Sandmaier, M. (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Rockville, MD) Alcohol and Your Unborn Baby. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (1980; 8 pp.; $0.80) (Or write the National Clearing House for Alcohol Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20852. Presents facts about the effects of alcohol on unborn babies. Describes the risks of drinking during pregnancy. The style of presentation works to promote feelings of effectiveness among pregnant women. Urges mothers to make responsible decisions. Offers suggestions for alternatives to drinking (e.g. counselling). CH-260 National Institute on Drug Abuse (Rockville, MD) A Strategy for Local Drug Abuse Assessment. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (1980; 34pp.; $2.50) (Or write the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration, Printing and Publications Management Branch, 5600 Fishers Lane (Rm. 6C-02), Rockville, MD 20857) Discusses a method for assessing drug abuse in the community. Indicators of drug abuse used in the assessment include the numbers of admissions to drug treatment centers, as well as incidence of hepatitis, emergency room cases, deaths, and arrests related to drug abuse. Discusses different ways of obtaining this data. Describes the experiences one community had in using this assessment. CH-263 Forti, T. J. (Tulane University, New Orleans, LA) Mental Health Consultation: A Health Promotion Strategy. Unpublished manuscript. (1981; 20pp.; $1.40) Mental health consultation was offered to a group of administrators as they introduced changes into their religious community. Data collected on community members prior to consultation and two years later measured the "spread of effect." Significant improvements were observed in support and well-being. Study extension to 1981 will verify findings. CH-264 Tendler, D. (Hunter College School of Social Work, New York, NY). Prevention in social work education: A n exemplar of field teaching in the area of adolescent sexuality. Unpublished paper presented at the Council of Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 1980. (1980; 19 pp. $1.40) Describes a grant effort which responded to the increasing incidence of teenage pregnancy. The objective is to promote competence, and reduce the incidence of teenage pregnancies. Involves educating future practitioners about adolescence and prevention. Students gain field experience by working with agencies that serve this at-risk, teenage population.
Clearinghouse Primary Prevention Program Clearinghouse Psychology Department--Dewey Hall University of Vermont, Burlington, VT. 05405 To enhance communication between mental health professionals and to help to avoid needless duplication of labor, the Clearinghouse solicits write-ups of prevention programs, publishes brief abstracts, and makes copies of programs available on request for a fee depending on the length of the write-up. The Clearinghouse is administered by Linda Kelly at the address above.
To Order Copies of the programs listed below are available. Those with an asterisk (*} are not available from the Clearinghouse and should be requested directly from the author or consulted in the published source indicated. All other programs can be obtained by sending the CH number together with your name and address and the fee indicated to the address above.
Submitting Programs The Clearinghouse welcomes copies of published or unpublished prevention programs. Send one copy to the address above, together with a signed copy of this statement: "I am the author of the program entitled--and hereby grant VCPPP, Inc. permission to reproduce this document and to make it available on request for a charge to be determined by them. I further grant permission for them to publish the document title, author's name(s}, and an abstract of its contents in The Journal of Prevention." If the right to grant permission to reproduce the material is held by someone other than the author, please provide the appropriate name and address (this is usually the journal editor in the case of published material}. A very brief abstract {less than 50 words) should be provided with each item submitted. The first sentence should include an indication of the population served by, and the purpose of, the program. CH-046 Schroeder, C.S. (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) Psychologists in a private pediatric practice. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 1979, 4, 5-18. (1979; 14pp.; $1.10) Describes a program in which psychologists provided services within the context of a private pediatric practice. Services included child development counseling and behavior management advice to parents over the telephone, in 0278-095X{82}1500-0062502.75
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brief office visits, and in evening meetings for groups of parents. Presents preliminary data from an evaluation of the services. (Author abstract) CH-083 Wolfe, J. L., & Fodor, I. G. (Institute for Advanced Study in Rational Psychotherapy, New York University} A cognitive/behavioral approach to modifying assertive behavior in women. The Counseling Psychologist, 1975, 5 (4), 45-52. (1980; 9 pp.; $0.80} Describes a cognitive/behavioral program for helping women to overcome irrational beliefs about appropriate sex role behavior. The program uses assertiveness training as well as cognitive restructuring which includes consciousness raising and challenging "irrational ideas" about sex roles. The cognitive restructuring makes this program more effective than assertiveness training alone, since it works to reduce anxiety that can undermine assertiveness in real life situations. *CH-122 Hartman, L. M. (Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ontario, Canada) The preventive reduction of psychological risk in asymptomatic adolescents. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 1979, 49, 121-135. (Lorne M. Hartman, Clark Institute of Psychiatry, 250 College Street, Toronto, MST 1R8, Canada) Examines the effectiveness of an experimental program which offered social skills training to 121 high school students who were rated as being at four different levels of risk. Results show that participation in "group behavioral training" can be a cost-effective prevention program for normal high school students, and may be an effective intervention for those already exhibiting behavioral problems. *CH 130 Adams, M. A. (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NY) A hospital play program: Helping children with serious illness. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 1976, 46, 416-424. (Margaret A. Adams, Department of Social Work, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021) Describes a therapeutic play program which utilizes hospital equipment, a model hospital, and dolls to help pediatric patients become familiar with the hospital, to facilitate the children's expression of feelings about hospitalization, and promote feelings of efficacy. Discusses the effectiveness of the program in reducing children's anxiety and confusion about hospitalization. CH-134 Mosher, D. L. (University of Connecticut, Storrs) Sex differences, sex experience, sex guilt, and explicitly sexual films. Journal of Social Issues. 1973, 29, 95-112. (1980; 10 pp.; $0.80) Describes a study which examined the effect of viewing explicit pornographic films on"194 single male and 183 single female undergraduates." Discusses differences between reactions of males and females, and between high sex-guilt and low sex-guilt subjects. Females and high sex-guilt subjects found the films more offensive. CH-135 Spanier, G. B. (Pennsylvania State University, University Park) Sex education and premarital sexual behavior among American college students. Adolescence, 1978, 13, 659-674. (1980; 9 pp.; $0.80) Describes a study which investigated the effect of formal sex education on premarital sexual behavior among college students. Subjects were interviewed
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to learn whether or not they participated in sex education in the past {usually in high school), and what their level of sexual activity was. Reports "that there is no relationship between participation in a sex education course and reported premarital sexual behavior." CH-137 Davidson, W. S., and Wolfred, T. R. (Michigan State University, East Lansing; Children's Home of Vermillia County, Danville, IL} Evaluation of a community-based behavior modification program for prevention of delinquency: The failure of success. Community Mental Health Journal, 1977, 13, 296-306. {1980; 11 pp.; $1.10) Describes a residential, behavior modification program for pre-delinquents. Reports that the techniques used were effective during the program but failed to establish long lasting, positive social changes. Discusses implications of the results. Calls for new ways of approaching the problems presented by predelinq,Cents. H-141 Hunt, J. M. {University of Illinois, Champaign) Parent and child centers: Their basis in the behavioral and educational sciences. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 1971, 41, 13-38. (J. M. Hunt, Department of Psychology, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL) Suggests that parent education for poor mothers can improve the quality of the mothers' lives as well as increase the competence of their children. Cites various sources of research which support this argument. Describes several innovative programs which educate mothers; includes evaluations of these p.rograms. *CH-145 Karnes, M. B.; Teska, J. A.; Hodgins, A. S.; and Badger, E. D. {University of Illinois, Urbana) Educational intervention at home by mothers of disadvantaged infants. Child Development, 1970, 41, 925-935. {Merle B. Karnes, Department of Special Education, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801) Describes a 15 month program of weekly meetings in which 20 mothers of disadvantaged infants learned to stimulate their infants' cognitive and linguistic growth. A comparison of intelligence test scores and linguistic ability scores between the experimental group and control group children at the end of the program showed the experimental group's performance was significantly superior. CH-148 Sheldon, B. S. {Head Start Program, Shungnak, AK) Head Start in Alaska. Young Children, 1969, 24, 328-333. {1980; 5 pp.; $0.50) Describes the Head Start program which served 52 Alaskan villages from 1967-1968. Discusses the advantages of the Head Start program in Alaska being controlled by the Alaskan people. Describes several specific programs around the state, including how each works to bridge language and cultural Raps among the population. CH-151 Haring, N. G.: Hayden, A. H.; and Molen, P. A. {University of Washington's Experimental Education Unit, Seattle, WA) Accelerating appropriate behaviors in children in a head start program. Exceptional Children, 1969, 35, 773-784.
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(Norris G. Haring, Experimental Education Unit, Child Development and Mental Retardation Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA) Describes a demonstration classroom used by Head Start. Children with problems which interfered with learning attended the class until ready to return to normal classes. Teachers in the class employed behavior modification techniques and direct skill teaching methods. Children were prepared for kindergarten, and teachers reported feeling more competent. *CH-164 Ross, J. W. (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA) Coping with childhood cancer: Group intervention as an aid to parents in crisis. Social Work in Health Care, 1979, 4, 381-391. (Judith W. Ross, Coordinator of Social Services, Division of Oncology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th Street and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104) Groups aid parents in crisis by promoting adaptive coping. Group intervention with parents of children recently diagnosed with cancer has a positive effect on the families in the later stages of illness by helping the parents establish constructive patterns and encouraging them to use problem solving techniques. (Journal abstract) CH-172 Rosenstock, I. M. (University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor) Psychological forces, motivation, and nutrition education. American Journal of Public Health, 1969, 59, 1992-1997. (1980; 6 pp.; $0.80) Discusses the differences between obese people and normal people in terms of eating patterns. Describes an effective behavioral program which modifies overeating behaviors. Makes suggestions for teaching children and unmotivated overweight adults healthy eating patterns. Considers the role of the health care professional in the promotion of education on nutrition and obesity. CH-206 Sugarman, B. (Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Montgomery County, OH) Drug abuse prevention: A human development model for defining the problem and devising solutions. Drug Forum, 1977/78, 6 (4), 387-397. (1980; 5 pp.; $0.50) 01978, Baywood Publishing Co., Inc. Postulates that drug abuse is related to deficits in personal development. Defines the terms "prevention" and "drug abuse." Outlines a model for drug abuse prevention which targets not only the individual, but social systems responsible for deficiencies in individual development. CH-217 Robertson, B. (Mental Health Program of the Muskoka-Parry Sound Health Unit, Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada) Primary prevention: A pilot project. Canada's MentalHealth, 1968, 16, 20-22 (1980; 3 pp.; $0.50) Describes a pilot project for the entire community which worked to promote awareness of human needs and encouraged citizens to meet those needs. The program established itself as part of the community, helping to meet the needs
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of people in crisis by working with parent groups, churches, etc.--making use of existing services and encouraging the creation of needed services. CH-220 Rae-Grant, N. {War Memorial Children's Hospital and University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada) Prevention: A multifaceted approach requiring multidisciplinary input. Canada's Mental Health, 1979, 27, 3-4 {1980; 2 pp.; $0.50) Observes that actions presently taking place reflect a growing interest in prevention. Urges professionals and nonprofessionals to pool knowledge and resources in order to agree on a common purpose of prevention, and to determine which prevention strategies are most effective. CH-223 Norem-Hebeisen, A. A., and Lucas, M. S. (University of Minnesota, Minnesota State Department of Education) A developmental model for primary prevention of chemical abuse. Journal of Drug Education, 1977, 7 12}, 141-147. {1980; 5 pp.; $0.50) © 1977, Baywood Publishing Co., Inc. A review of correlates of chemical abuse provides background for an inferentially derived proposal for direction of prevention efforts in educational settings. The proposed developmental model suggest five simultaneously viewed perspectives for generating curriculum with a preventive thrust. The five perspectives provide the basis for hierarchy of instructional objectives and direct the educator toward objectives of developmental growth for students. CH-228 Berlin, R. and Berlin, I. {University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle/University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque}. Parents' advocate role in education as primary prevention. In Irving N. Berlin {Ed.) Advocacy of Child Mental Health. New York: Bruner/Mazel Publishers, 1975, pp. 145-157. (1980; 13 pp.; $1.10) Argues that parents should be "participating advocates" in their children's education. Describes several experimental studies which explored the effects of parent participation on children's education. Results of the studies show that children whose parents were involved had more successful academic careers. *CH-236 Blokker, W.; Glaser-Kirschenbaum, B.; and Kirschenbaum, H. (Educational Service District 109, Everett, WA/National Humanistic Education Center, Upper Jay, NY) Values clarification and drug abuse. Health Education, 1976, 7, 6-8. (William Blokker, Educational Service District 109, Everett, WA) Included by permission of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091. Describes a study designed to determine the effectiveness of values clarification training in preventing substance abuse. One hundred and six fourth to sixth grade children participated in the study. Twenty-two trained teachers implemented a short, 20 day values clarification program. Post-test and 15 day follow-up measures revealed that girls had a significantly higher measure of internal locus of control, and all children demonstrated improved decision
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making skills and were more self-reliant; these variables have been correlated with lower incidence of substance abuse. Concludes that values clarification may be a useful approach to substance abuse prevention. CH-244 Fullerton, M. S. {Department of Educational and Cultural Services, Augusta, ME) Alcohol, Other Drugs and Highway Safety Curriculum Materials Report. Describes various curricula that are available for education in alcohol and other drugs. Evaluates the curricula and makes recommendations on how to use them. Includes comments about planning and implementing the programs. Provides lists of resources. CH-247 Smith, J. M. {College of the Mainland, Texas City, TX} Let's Have Fun: Teaching Nutrition to Young Children. Unpublished manuscript. {1980; 64 pp.; $4.00} Provides teachers with a strategy for educating children about nutrition. Includes instructions for games and activities, stories, and designs for puppets and props. These classroom activities emphasize concepts of nutrition in a fun way so that children will retain this information. CH-252 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism {RockviUe, MD} How to talk to your teenager about drinking and driving. U.S. Department of Health and H u m a n Services. {1980; 9 pp.; $0.80} {Or write to the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, P. O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20852.) Presents facts about the problem of teenage drinking and driving. Discusses reasons for the enormity of the problem. Advises parents of teenagers to communicate with their children in order to prevent the problem. CH-253 Klein, D.C. and Goldston, S.E. {National Association for Mental Health]National Institute of Mental Health} Primary Prevention: A n Idea Whose Time Has Come. National Institute of Mental Health. {1980; 205 pp.; $8.10} (Or write N I M H , 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857). Presents format and conclusions of the Pilot Conference on Primary Prevention {April 2-4}. Includes background information on the conference; papers presented at the conference which contain information on objectives, strategies, funding, and management of primary prevention programs; summaries of workshops on prevention programs for specific groups; and recommendations for handling future conferences. CH-254 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (Rockville, MD} The answer book: Answers to the most asked questions about alcohol. U.S. Department of Health and H u m a n Services {1980; 6pp.; $0.80} IOr write to the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, P. O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20852.} Presents 29 questions and answers about alcohol. Covers practical questions such as how to deal with a pushy host, and whether cures for a hangover work, as well as more far-reaching questions such as whether drinking constitutes a problem among teenagers, and "what parents should teach their children about drinking."
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CH-255 National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (Rockville, MD) The drinking question: Honest answers to questions teenagers ask about drinking. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (1980; 14pp.; $1.10) (Or write to the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD.) Gives straightforward "answers to questions teenagers ask most about drinking." Presents unbiased information which will allow teenagers to make informed, responsible decisions about drinking. CH-257 Sandmaier, M. (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Rockville, MD) Alcohol and Your Unborn Baby. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (1980; 8 pp.; $0.80) (Or write the National Clearing House for Alcohol Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20852. Presents facts about the effects of alcohol on unborn babies. Describes the risks of drinking during pregnancy. The style of presentation works to promote feelings of effectiveness among pregnant women. Urges mothers to make responsible decisions. Offers suggestions for alternatives to drinking (e.g. counselling). CH-260 National Institute on Drug Abuse (Rockville, MD) A Strategy for Local Drug Abuse Assessment. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (1980; 34pp.; $2.50) (Or write the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration, Printing and Publications Management Branch, 5600 Fishers Lane (Rm. 6C-02), Rockville, MD 20857) Discusses a method for assessing drug abuse in the community. Indicators of drug abuse used in the assessment include the numbers of admissions to drug treatment centers, as well as incidence of hepatitis, emergency room cases, deaths, and arrests related to drug abuse. Discusses different ways of obtaining this data. Describes the experiences one community had in using this assessment. CH-263 Forti, T. J. (Tulane University, New Orleans, LA) Mental Health Consultation: A Health Promotion Strategy. Unpublished manuscript. (1981; 20pp.; $1.40) Mental health consultation was offered to a group of administrators as they introduced changes into their religious community. Data collected on community members prior to consultation and two years later measured the "spread of effect." Significant improvements were observed in support and well-being. Study extension to 1981 will verify findings. CH-264 Tendler, D. (Hunter College School of Social Work, New York, NY). Prevention in social work education: A n exemplar of field teaching in the area of adolescent sexuality. Unpublished paper presented at the Council of Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 1980. (1980; 19 pp. $1.40) Describes a grant effort which responded to the increasing incidence of teenage pregnancy. The objective is to promote competence, and reduce the incidence of teenage pregnancies. Involves educating future practitioners about adolescence and prevention. Students gain field experience by working with agencies that serve this at-risk, teenage population.
