Developed and systematically evaluated a prototype set of procedures called the Freshman Athlete Scholastic Training (FAST) program. Describes the design of this applied program and evaluates its efficacy in improving the academic performance of freshman student athletes, male and female, from a variety of athletic programs. The FAST program…

Results of a communication skills training program for high school students indicated that these students demonstrated significantly higher self-disclosure and empathy skills levels than untrained students. (Author)

The effect of supervision on the learning of basic clinical interviewing skills within the microcounseling format was studied. Subjects were 12 paraprofessional counselors. Analysis revealed only one significant effect indicating more frequent use of microcounseling than opposite skills. No significant differences were found between training…

Presents data concerning social validation of an empirically based training model for increasing job-interview skills. The model was easily employed as an effective training procedure. Student participants reported high levels of consumer satisfaction and identified several components of the model as being most beneficial. (Author)

Examined the generalization effects of three methods of counselor training: cognitive-behavioral (CB), behavioral (B), and programed learning (PL). The CB group was more empathic at posttraining and demonstrated better communication skills than the PL group at follow-up. (Author)