Describes the Systems Marriage Enrichment Program which was developed from the systems concepts of circular causality, the identification of predictable interaction patterns, and the adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms. Presents a protocol process consisting of five phases with goals and techniques. (Author)

Describes the history and development of the residential marriage and family therapy training program at the Menninger Foundation in Topeka, Kansas. Discusses the initial approval and focus, financial support, staff, students, and the conflict between counseling and traditional psychiatric therapy. (JAC)

Describes an experimental approach to family treatment and training in which family therapist trainees met in the homes of their families of origin to explore the origins of their emotional roots. Concentric effects developed naturally as family members began to share more fully in the therapeutic process. (JAC)

Describes a format used in 13 parenting groups for White parents of Black children. The purpose of these groups was to help the parents to raise their children with strong, positive Black identities and self-concepts. The purpose, goals, issues of the parents, and the format are outlined. (Author)

Program is based on Family Systems Theory. Families are seen from three to seven sessions for evaluation and counseling. Gears interventions toward mobilizing family resources to having parents take responsibility to negotiate an agreement putting their child's interests first. Makes recommendations to the court. Preliminary results are positive.…

Elicited perspectives on involving families of clients in adult day care through in-depth interviews with four chief administrators. Findings revealed that all of the administrators agreed family involvement was important; however, they varied greatly in the means by which they provided services to clients and their families. (Author/RC)

Describes rationale for and creation of the Parent Helpers Program, a program designed to provide families who experience the birth of a developmentally disabled infant with a supportive and informative climate in which to maximize family adjustment. Presents the structure of the program and case histories of parents. (Author)

Describes a number of brief interventions for providing services directly to children, including individual counseling as well as peer, sibling, and family group meetings. Mothers received education regarding parenting skills. A school liaison system was established; the shelter staff members were trained regarding child advocacy. (Author)

Developed a program to support adults concerned about their aging parents. Specific objectives were to: develop educational materials, provide a group milieu, and train participants in communications techniques. Results indicated the program had limited positive results in contrast to no, or slightly negative change for the delayed treatment…