Psychologists' priorities: Premium on developing understanding of self and others

Kinder training: Play-based consultation to improve the school adjustment of discouraged kindergarten and first grade students.

“…Play approaches are well-established in elementary schools (Landreth, 1994). Likewise, the methods of individual psychology (Adlerian) in education/child management have a long tradition in elementary schools (Dinkmeyer & Dinkmeyer, 1982; Dinkmeyer, McKay, & Dinkmeyer, 1980). Play is widely accepted as a developmentally appropriate way to communicate with young children.…”

The Problem of Therapeutic Models for School Counseling

“…The counselor can act as a change agent in the school system only when he or she has contact with the significant adults (teachers, administrators, parents, and social agencies) that are determining the school atmosphere. In addition, the school counselor must develop a preventive and developmental focus to complement interests in remedial work (Dinkmeyer & Ogburn 1974). The counselor is responsible for offering service to the entire school body and cannot be content with directing efforts only to those individuals who find their way to the counseling office.…”

Sociometric choice and self perceptions

“…This approach is based upon a positive support atmosphere whereby children are encouraged to accept their own imperfections and those of others and then have freedom to work more effectively within their realm of capability. Similar to the techniques of Bessell and Palomares, Dinkmeyer has developed a semi-structured approach to influence childrens' understanding of self and others (Dinkmeyer and Ogburn, 1974). What is common to both of these approaches is the acceptance of people as they are, thus removing the learning stigma produced b negative liking status and low self-concept.…”