Prevention in family services : approaches to family wellness / edited by David R. Mace.
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- [1983], ©1983
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Credit: Prevention in family services : approaches to family wellness / edited by David R. Mace. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![Сшгпеу, Guerney, and Sebes [219] taken by schools for mention in this chapter, we have chosen only those which have the potential for altering cognition, attitudes, and/ or behavior in such a way as to result in higher levels of social competence and, directly or indirectly, of family functioning. PROGRAMS FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Value Clarification and Decision Making Perhaps the most minimal departure from standard academic training are the programs designed to enhance personal competence. Many of these programs stem from concern about the abuse of drugs and alcohol or inappropriate ventures into sexual activity. Some of the drug abuse prevention programs have the goal of primary preven¬ tion, and thus are offered even at the elementary school level; these focus on root issues of values clarification and/or decision-making skills without referringto any specific problems. Some sex education programs are offered at both secondary and postsecondary levels that emphasize not mere biological facts or contraceptive methods but the responsibility assumed with sexual activity and also explore the effects of sexual behavior on relationships, as well as the impact of early pregnancy and parenthood on teenagers, their children, and their parents. Sex education programs remain among those most vulnerable to community fears that alien values will be communicated to the students. Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem, and Self-Expression Programs for increasing self-awareness and self-expression contribute to individual development as well as to interpersonal relations and can be conceptualized in terms of either. Such programs may be taught by teachers or by pupil personnel staff (e.g., guidance counselors). One of the most exciting areas in developing individual potential are the new programs aimed at developing feelings of self- esteem in students. In addition to writings that outline teacher behaviors that enhance self-esteem, there are program packages for the children themselves. One such program trains children to value](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b18037604_0222.JP2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
