A linear relationship in psychotherapeutic groups between verbal behavior, defined as the level of communication, and experienced anxiety is hypothesized. A curvilinear relationship was discovered. Maximum level of anxiety occurred on border of communication of private and unknown-self material. When communication increased above these levels, the…

An increase in the formation of growth-oriented groups has accompanied a rising interest in self-knowledge and consciousness-raising. The study described in this article suggests that the behaviors, perceptions, and emotional experiences of group members may vary with the sexual makeup of the group itself. (Author)

An exploratory group-treatment program using stress-management and interpersonal-skills training was developed to reduce job-interview stress and provide relevant skills to welfare-rehabilitation clients. Results yielded a significant relative superiority in interview assertiveness for treatment clients; however, no differential decrease in…

School can promote acceptance of feelings and ideas and help involve people in meaningful inter-personal relationships with clear reality based communication. It is the school social worker that must spear head this movement. (Author)

This research compares short-term variants of three approaches-Rogerian encounter, Gestalt sensory awareness, and self-directed encounter-in relation to intermember empathy and cohesiveness and outcomes of decreased feelings of alienation and increased sense of self-autonomy. All significantly decreased feelings of alienation and increased sense…

The present study evaluated the relative effectiveness of two group counseling programs, one using primarily behavioral rehearsal and contingency contracting and the other using behavioral discussion. Results indicate improvement at postreatment and follow-up periods for both conditions, with the behavioral role-play test showing significant gains…

This article describes how a short-term group training program served as a catalyst to make parents more sensitive and helpful to their adolescents. The combination of training in facilitative communication and behavior modification helped them to be more objective in observing and listening to their children. (Author)