This reaction article values the Major Contribution as an opportunity to hear the voices of ECPs who do not feel included in the Society of Counseling Psychology (SCP) and to engage in dialogue about the SCP as an organization. This response employs Gestalt theories of field and dialogue to understand how all members and affiliates of the SCP…

In regard to encounter groups, it is time to reassess goals, conceptions, rationales, and results to date. It is time to distinguish between good and bad theory, good and marginal practice, and to demand better standards of trainer development and preparation. Consumer welfare requires it. Presented at APA, Miami Beach, 1970. (Author/CJ)

Presents a case study of person-centered therapy in South Africa, using transcripts of dialogue from a group of two facilitators and 11 men and women, Black and White. The group was found effective in opening communication and promoting acceptance of personal differences and issues. (BH)

Eight key areas suggested for discussion by the APA and APGA as bases for formulation of ethical standards are: (1) leader qualifications; (2) limits on procedure; (3) confidentiality of group participants; (4) participant selection; (5) informed consent of participants; (6) freedom of client to withdraw; (7) safeguards for participants against…

In response to William Coulson's article in same issue, author expresses need to discover how to replicate reliably the potential of successful encounter process. He also feels that encounter should not become the prime focus of professional attention at the expense of other group counseling processes. (Author/CJ)

In response to article by William Coulson in this issue, the author explores the possibility of a T group with a specific group focus rather than one which seeks to explore individual behaviors. He feels differences of opinion regarding the use of groups is a step toward understanding how best to proceed in the future. (CJ)