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Social aggression is a nonphysical form of bullying leading to consequences for both perpetrators and victims. Adlerian techniques are invaluable tools when confronting adolescents' feelings of inferiority and objectives of superiority and belonging (Thompson, Rudolph, & Henderson, 2004). Such feelings may lead to social aggression and consequently, social, psychological, and academic problems for involved students (Crick & Nelson, 2002). School counselors are in a position to help students substitute realistic for mistaken goals, thus improving a school's social climate, safety, and cohesion. This article offers details to help school mental health professionals recognize social aggression, discusses gender and age considerations along with costs associated with the behavior, and outlines a specific counseling program (Adlerian Art Therapy) based on Adlerian techniques to improve the school climate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Polycystic ovary syndrome affects up to 10% of adolescent girls and is accompanied by devastating physical symptoms and mental health issues (Ehrmann, 2005). This article reviews current literature on the nature of polycystic ovary syndrome including the physical symptoms and risk factors, mental health risks, and counseling programs targeting the special needs of affected adolescent girls. Benefits of the program's components (walk/talk, Adlerian social interest, and solution-focused brief therapy) are discussed along with specific techniques involved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A school-based substance abuse prevention program based on the assumptions of the ASCA National Model® was designed to change adolescent females' drug-using behaviors. The program was designed to reduce substance abuse, increase negative attitudes toward drug use, and reduce negative behaviors while increasing positive behaviors, knowledge of the physical symptoms of drug use, student achievement, and self-esteem. Group sessions were based on solution-focused brief therapy and action learning theory and were supplemented by mentorship from community members and peers. Positive outcomes were found on five dependent variables. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]