This manual describes an assertive training group model which is an integration of current theories on assertiveness, facilitator experience and client feedback. Assertive training is defined as the facilitation of a set of skills designed to improve an individual's appropriate expression of his feelings, maintenance of personal rights and meeting…

As a result of general dissatisfaction with traditional counseling methodologies, this manual was developed to present resource materials for the group counselor to employ in teaching specific job required behavioral competencies to hard-to-employ trainees. It presents lesson plans and prescribed group counseling interventions. (Author)

Academic and behavior management techniques for school and home use with behavior disordered children are described. Among school management techniques identified is the Personal Intervention Paper, a chart on which the student tracks his/her problem behavior and receives a reward for reduction of occurrence. Home management techniques included…