Self-control procedures are discussed as a new tool of the counsellor for helping clients. Goal-setting by the client, and how he can effectively use the environment in achieving his goals, are considered both philosophically and technically. (Author)

Describes the development of the Caring Community which attempted to establish a permanent self-help growth center on a college campus. (Author)

The effectiveness of a self help book on assertiveness training was assessed by comparing two bibliotherapy conditions with group therapy and a waiting list control condition. One group of bibliotherapy subjects read a popular paperback with no therapist contact, while the other group additionally participated in informal discussion sessions.…

Describes new kind of group experience being made available to students. Student participants learn to listen to each other better, to feel more positive about themselves, and to be more comfortable with their feelings. Use of volunteer nonprofessional group leaders and group supervision format for leaders makes program cost efficient. (Author)

Obesity is one of the most prevalent health concerns currently facing industrialized nations. Psychological, social and emotional problems result from excess weight, and those who fail in their weight-loss efforts become extremely depressed. The obsession to be thin, particularly in the United States, is a boon to weight-control programs, both…

This paper describes the displaced homemaker, defines her plight, and delineates the successful Displaced Homemaker Program conducted by the Fort Wayne area (CETA) consortium. The emphases of the program focus on the fundamental concerns of the displaced homemaker, i.e., the establishment of a new identity, the resolution of financial problems,…