Psychoeducation An Idea Whose Time Has Come
This monograph provides an introduction to psychoeducational theory in the education of students with emotional and/or behavioral disorders (E/BD). An introduction reviews the history of the psychoeducational approach and stresses the need to put this theory, as well as others, into practice. Chapter 1 compares and integrates six psychoeducational perspectives: psychodynamic, behavioral, sociological, ecological, developmental, and cognitive-affective. Chapter 2 reviews several program models that implement psychoeducational theory, including developmental therapy teaching programs, the positive education program, life space crisis intervention, strength-based reclaiming strategies, and the clear thinking curriculum. The final chapter looks ahead to psychoeducation in the next century and urges the following fundamental standards for a new psychoeducation, including: expanded scope, unified theory, established missions, identified assets, audits of past experience, enhanced interventions, skilled adults, and examined outcomes. (Contains 63 references.) (DB)
