Provides a model for categorizing marital and family skill training programs according to their theoretical orientation. Describes emotional, reasoning, and action approaches to intervention which allow counselors to examine the relationship between client characteristics and intervention approaches. (JAC)

The Life-Skills Training (LST) model offers an approach to developmental interventions that enhances healthy functioning. The LST model is based on the assumption that systematic life-skills acquisition is necessary for healthy growth in psychosocial, physical-sexual, cognitive, vocational, moral, ego, and emotional development. (Author)