The general theme of the institute was to innovate learning environments through counseling activities, thus assisting inner city youth in reaching their potential. Staff and consultants, weaknesses of the institute, and observations and recommendations are included. (CG)

This article describes a 10-week workshop for experienced counselors who are interested in learning to do group counseling. (Author)

Discusses a few key problems facing faculty members of a Group Counseling Institute that was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor in 1971. (RP)

It was found that anxiety decreased significantly during the course of the institute. No significant relationship was found between anxiety and empathy changes. It appears that such changes in trainees may be related to length of training. (Author)

This article reports a study of personality, attitude, and cognitive changes in experienced pupil personnel workers who participated in a retraining experience at an EPDA Institute. Significant overall content learnings were found, while the most drastic attitudinal changes took place in understanding. (Author)

Presents a followup of National Defense Education Act inner-city counseling and guidance institute participants. Most of the respondents are involved in counseling-related work activity. They hold a positive view of the institute and feel that objectives were achieved. (BEF)

Workshops have been used successfully to teach oral delivery consultation skills in a counselor training program. The workshop is offered as a training tool in consultation skills. The use and purpose of workshops are presented, and procedures are demonstrated within counselor education courses. Benefits to counselor trainees are discussed.…