Helping in the Hallways

Richard J. Hazler is professor of counselor education and coordinator of the Elementary School Counseling program at Penn State University. He has conducted research on a variety of topics and authored professional materials on bullying and victimization in schools. Hazler has worked as a school counselor and also as a counselor in the military, universities, prisons, and private practice and is noted for his work on humanistic approaches to counseling and counselor training. He has served as an elementary school teacher, writer, and director of programs for young people. His research and writing of numerous articles and books includes The Emerging Professional Counselor: Student Dreams to Professional Realities and Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Interventions for Bullying and Victimization. Hazler did graduate work at The College of New Jersey and earned a doctorate at the University of Idaho.

Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Life in the Hallways Five-Minute Enlightening Hallway Health Joys, Risks, and Value Learning Climate Expanding Influence and Ideas Finding Your Way in the Hallways 2. Hallway Challenges Changing Pressures Meeting Challenges in the Hallways ASCA Collaborative Model Making the Hallways Work for You 3. Evaluating Hallway Relationships Security Spaces Limited Time = Limited Goals Readiness to Act Context Assessment Timing It Right Location, Location, Location Charting a Hallway Course 4. Courting Captive Clients Environments for Change Expanding the Hallways Reflexes and Patience Reacting to Readiness 5. Activating Adult Motivators Power Vulnerability Joy Tailoring Strategies for Teachers Principal Investment Appreciating Specialists Forging Parental Partnerships 6. Steps to Hallway HELPING Step 1: Hasten Normalization Step 2: Evaluate Context Step 3: Locate Common Goals Step 4: Pragmatic Action Selection Step 5: Initiate Multiple Connections Step 6: Normal Adaptations Step 7: Give Space 7. Student Development Openings An Encouraging Word Academic Thought Encouragers Creative Communicators Purposeful Words Message Modeling Affirmation Statements 8. Creating Adult Opportunities Staff Supporters Parental Partnerships 9. Daily Positive Messages Body Talk Big Ideas in Few Words Final Reminders References and Suggested Readings Index

"This second edition speaks directly to the reader and touches on the heart and soul of school counseling. It also provides innovative and practical ways to empower school personnel to become more proactive in communication and leadership." -- Jason M. McGlothlin, Associate Professor and School Counseling Program Coordinator "As an educator, I certainly wish there had been a book of this nature when I first entered the profession 27 years ago! A refreshing, timely model that can assist educators in impacting the large number of students they serve, rather than the limited few who may actually seek out their services." -- Becky Brannock, Professor and School Counseling Program Coordinator "An excellent resource that guides readers through the process of learning how to touch base with students in nontraditional settings." -- Tom L. Petit, Elementary School Counselor "Quite simply a book that should be a part of every school counselor's library." -- Rebecca Powell Stanard, Professor of Counseling "A must-read for all school counselors searching for methods to enhance the school environment and build a sense of community. This book inspires all of us to shift from 'thinking inside the box' to becoming more creative and ingenious thinkers." -- Nicole R. Hill, Associate Professor and Licensed Professional Counselor "An excellent pick for education libraries, especially those catering to administrators." -- The Bookwatch, June 2008