This article presents a model for college-level group vocational guidance in which a variety of activities are employed to facilitate occupational exploration and self-assessment. (Author)

This study investigated the effectiveness of group counseling designed to increase the number of tentative career choices made by sixth-grade girls and to decrease the percentage of sex-typed choices. (Author)

Compared the effectiveness of a computer assisted guidance program (DISCOVER), a small group guidance intervention (Vocational Exploration Group), and a combined approach on career maturity and decidedness in 120 high school students. All three interventions were significantly helpful to students. (JAC)

Novice counselors were able to use a replicable counseling procedure in helping groups of junior college students to increase their planning, occupational knowledge, and certainty about their career goals. (Author)

Structured, short-term group counseling resulted in vocational choices for 14 of 17 college freshmen who had declared themselves undecided. (Author)

An investigation of the effects on adults of a group career planning program (Life Work Planning) indicated significant increases in self-actualizing attitudes and values that were retained over a five-month period. (Author)

A successful program designed to use staff time most effectively and simultaneously provide students with a comprehensive, process-oriented base for career development efforts is described. (Author)

Results of an experiment that studied effects of one counselor's using modeling and structured materials in a small high school group are reported along with suggestions for further uses of modeling. (Author)

Occupational mental health deals with the quality of life associated with work. This article demonstrates how rational emotive therapy can be applied to occupational mental health, and suggests counselors be sensitive to stress of work as well as home. (Author/JAC)

Discusses the differential effect of career counseling. Presents a model for providing career counseling within a group process that incorporates the use of group dynamics and career planning strategies. Suggests approach enables individuals to enhance their readiness to make choices and to implement those choices in a flexible manner. (RC)

A brief career planning experience was examined in relation to the vocational maturity of inmates. (Author)

The effectiveness of two career development treatments were compared. No significant differences were found. Implications for career development services are presented. (Author/ABB)

Presents an intensive teaching approach to assist students in negotiating with post-secondary organizations and institutions. Links elements of job-search programs and group counseling. (BH)

This study provides information to assist counselors in helping girls with career exploration. Peer social modeling, reinforcement, and practice of modeled behavior can help girls explore traditional and nontraditional careers and learn decision making. (JAC)

This study contributes to the current ambivalence in the research literature about the utility of short-term approaches in the vocational development of high school students. (Author)