Developmental Counseling in the Elementary School

Abstract

Some of the fundamentals basic to a theory and practice of developmental counseling with the elementary school child are set forth. Pertinent child development research is cited that implies the need for developmental counseling with normal children. The value of this counseling in the elementary school setting is in facilitating the total learning process. Unique factors of this counseling, including short‐term service, focus on developmental problems, and the establishment of goals, are described. Principles for working with children in the counseling process are discussed.