Body mass index (BMI), electronic media (EM) use, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) scores, selected nutrient intake, smoking, and grade point averages (GPA) were compared between campus recreation (CR) facility users and nonusers at a public, four-year institution in the mid-Atlantic region. Participants (n = 1034) were categorized by CR visits: nonusers, low users (>0 to <1 visit/wk), moderate users (≥1 to <3 visits/wk), or high users (≥3 visits/wk). Significant (p < .05) main effects between user groups were found for BMI, EM use, IPAQ scores, fat intake, smoking, and GPA. High users had better GPA (3.35 vs. ≤3.15 for others), IPAQ scores (8135 MET-min/wk vs. <6800 MET-min/wk for others), and lower fat intake (<30% of total calories vs. >30.9% of total calories for others) than all other groups. High users also had lower BMI (22.8 kg/m2) than moderate users and nonusers (>23.9 kg/m2) and lower EM use (5.56 hr/d) than nonusers (6.55 hr/d). These results indicate that CR visitations are favorably associated with academic achievement and good health.

Spiritual wellness, much like resilience, is a multidimensional protective factor for students. This article reviews the relevant literature linking spiritual wellness and thriving in the adolescent population. Assessment and intervention methods that can be used in secondary school settings to promote spiritual wellness are provided.

Home-based family counseling (HBFC), also described as ''intensive in-home'' or ''Multi-Systemic'' therapy, has been utilized since 1990 and is a growing market trend. However, this modality has only recently become an accepted counseling practice. Currently, there are no professional guidelines for HBFC interventions. Even among accredited counseling programs, it seems that little training is offered specific to HBFC programs and too often in-home interventions are executed by paraprofessionals with little to no formal counseling training. This article will clarify the role of counselors within this growing practice, explore the ethical and multicultural implications of HBFC interventions, and provide an opening for the profession to begin to discuss the professionalization of home-based interventions.

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