To provide life-like environments in group counseling situations, the Helping Relation Video Tape was developed. Originally designed as a group test measuring individual responses, the tapes were later used at a counseling summer course and in training undergraduates. Other uses of the HRUT concept are suggested. (Author/CG)

This paper outlines the major beliefs and practices underlying Igbo traditional counselling systems. (Author)

Some of the group programs provided by the Community Counseling Service are 1) Worlds of Women focusing on women understanding themselves and the educational and employment opportunities available; 2) College Orientation assisting students with learning and occupational problems, and 3) Multi Lingual Service aiding students adjustment to a new…

Periods of silence in counseling groups may be productive or nonproductive for individual members. Specific constructive counselor behaviors are presented for dealing with silence in counseling groups. (Author)

Underachieving volunteers and non-volunteers were taught effective study skills through group reinforcement counselling. Results supported reinforcement counselling with volunteering clients. (Author)

Counseling outcomes are more positive, among juvenile delinquents, when specific efforts are made to focus on the client's principal sources of concern. (CJ)

Two programmes, both of which were aimed at more effective performance in small group discussion, were compared. The first approach consisted of skill training while the second approach combined the skill training with a programmed notebook. Results indicated that the training groups did not differ significantly. (Author)

A sample of 165 group leaders in the Metropolitan Toronto area was interviewed using a questionnaire designed to explore the correspondence between current group counselling and what the research literature suggests. Responses were discussed under four headings: pretherapy considerations, group leader orientation, outcome evaluation and, size and…

Describes the development and implementation of a group on "Responding to Loneliness" for the elderly. Focuses on building positive self-esteem; learning social and personal skills; managing stress and anxiety; developing problem-solving strategies; and building a social network. (Author/JAC)

Described is a game which is designed to facilitate small group discussion, encourage introspection, and provide the counselor with the opportunity to spot children who need individual counseling. (CJ)

Describes development and use of creative drama with 30 children over a six month period. Over time, the dramas evolved through four stages: chaos, control and chaos; control; and flexibility. Certain developmental and psychological themes also emerged: narcissism, exhibitionism, activity, orality, dominance, morality, social themes, comedy and…

A study involving 541 female students, in four grade levels in an urban commercial secondary school is reported. It was concluded that individual and group counselling have distinctively different effects, and that these effects tend to last for extended periods (at least one year) without reinforcement. (Author)

In seven articles discusses topics related to the practice of employment counseling in Canada including: (1) assessment in employment counseling; (2) problem- solving approaches to group employment issues; (3) competency-based training and certification for counselors; (4) taping client interviews; and (5) clients typology most likely to benefit…