In Minnesota treatment, the therapists aim at breaking clients' denial to encourage them to accept their addiction. However, the confrontation is risky since, instead of making the patient ready for a change, it may strengthen resistance against the diagnosis of addiction and the treatment recommendations. We will explore the role of laughter in…

Describes the partners' group model used at the Winona (Minnesota) Women's Resource Center which combines support, therapy, and education to work with rural women who are survivors of domestic violence. Indicates the model is especially effective if the women's partners are also in treatment and the community supports the groups. (NEC)

The manual outlines the processes, policies, and actual program implementation of one component of a Minnesota program for emotionally disturbed adolescents (Project SAIL): the development of school-based therapy/intervention groups. The characteristics of SAIL students are described, and some considerations involved in providing group services…

THE EFFECT OF CONTACT WITH PERSONNEL OF A DAY CARE CENTER WAS COMPARED WITH VARIOUS METHODS OF COUNSELING IN ASSISTING PARENTS OF TRAINABLE RETARDED CHILDREN TO ADJUST TO THE FAMILY PROBLEMS CREATED BY THE RETARDATION. MAJOR OBJECTIVES WERE--(1) TO COMPARE ATTITUDE CHANGE AMONG PARENTS WHO OBTAIN COUNSELING THROUGH (A) INCIDENTAL CONTACTS WITH…

An outreach program focusing on group intervention helped children and adolescents in a distressed Minnesota farm community to cope with the stress of family change. The program provided support groups, taught problem-solving and decision-making skills, and encouraged expression of feelings and group cooperation. (SV)