“…The advantages of adopting a systems approach in dealing with children’s problems at school have been reported extensively in the literature (e.g., Conoley, 1987; DiCocco, 1986; Fine & Holt, 1983; Hobbs, 1978; Pfeiffer & Tittler, 1983; Power & Bartholomew, 1985; Tittler & Cook, 1981). The use of systems approaches stems from disenchantment with linear models because such linear models do not provide a comprehensive picture of the child’s problems (Haley, 1986).…”