Presents Applied Humanism as approach to behavior programing based on six relationship principles (no punishment, ensuring success, independent decision making, logical consequences, gentle interventions, teaching for behavior change) that can be inculcated into all of an agency's service delivery components. Describes how Applied Humanism uses…

Suggests a resolution to the apparent conflict between the Freudian and humanistic/transpersonal views of human nature. Presents a model which allows for the fulfillment of Freud's desire to account for both the life and death instincts as manifestations of a tendency to restore an earlier state of things. (LLL)

Describes the principal characteristic of the most prevalent form of humanistic psychology today, especially as it is found in management circles. Concludes with observations concerning the frustration experienced by managers and others attempting to provide leadership within traditionally dehumanized organizations. (LLL)

Discusses the differences and similarities between Dabrowski's theory of positive disintegration and the theories of the American humanistic psychologists. Stresses the suffering associated with attaining higher levels of spiritual development. Suggests that Dabrowski and humanists followed different theodicies. (Author/ABL)

Reviews the life of Abraham Maslow, a key founder of the humanistic approach to counseling, and his contributions to the counseling field. Maintains that Maslow's innovative work was often misinterpreted by both his admirers and his critics, yet remains highly relevant to current concerns in counseling. (Author/PVV)

Reviews literature on both alcoholism and controlled drinking approaches based on a multimodal viewpoint. Provides a combined perspective of humanistic and behavioral principles. Presents the issue of alcohol involvement from a stage phenomena point of view and suggests intervention steps to address life-problem, emotional, and behavioral aspects…

Suggests sociological method of group study, SYMLOG (Systematic Multiple Level Observation of Groups), as means for bringing elements of psychoanalytic and humanistic techniques into behavior therapy. Discusses numerous applications of SYMLOG. Sees SYMLOG as useful for both individual and group behavior therapy and as a way to facilitate social…

Discusses a transpersonal model which, like a humanistic model, focuses on the human potential for growth, health, and well-being. It goes beyond existing models to include self-transcendence and emphasizes the centrality of consciousness in shaping experience and enhancing well-being. (Author)

Reviews the concept of self-actualization and fourteen points which characterize the self-actualized person. Examines the conflict between this concept and social norms of Hong Kong's collectivist culture. Concludes with suggestion for overcoming counseling difficulties engendered by this conflict. (JDH)

Focuses on the conditions that facilitate change both in individuals and in groups. Describes the person-centered theory that began in individual psychotherapy and has been extended to others fields such as education, management, and racial relations. Connects theory of personal change with the process for achieving peace. (Author/NB)

As a teacher, the humanist develops a learning climate that is positive, enriching, and psychologically nourishing. A humanist's teaching style reflects psychological wholeness and is characterized by deep respect for the learner, effective communication, acceptance of learners, concentration on the needs and feelings of learners, and a liberating…

Reports and critiques the Rust workshop conducted in 1985 in Vienna, Austria. Provides an analysis of the challenges to the person-centered approach as applied to international tension reduction. Concludes with issues for further exploration and a declaration for an ongoing program in person-centered approaches in international relations. (BR)

Examines influence on student affairs of four philosophical perspectives: rationalism, neohumanism, pragmatism, and existentialism. Claims educational philosophy, both institutional and personal, contributes to policymaking and program development. Concludes that it is necessary to reflect regularly on the why and the how of the student affairs…

Describes the Health Protection/Health Promotion Model of therapeutic recreation, highlighting its underlying concepts: the humanistic perspective, high-level wellness, the stabilization and actualization tendencies, and health. Describes components of the model (prescribed activities, recreation, and leisure), discusses utilization of the model…

Reviews anthropological thinking on ethnic and racial prejudice. Provides examples of discrimination and cites the major theorists who have played a part in developing anti-racist views of society. Concludes that racism has no scientific or legal justification, that racism is a crime against humanity, and that it is the enemy of peace, culture,…