This report presents results of a study which investigated the variable self-esteem and its relationship to achievement of inner-city college students, socioeconomic and aspirational factors, and attitudes toward teachers, school, and self. The experimental group consisted of 39 "high risk" students, 38 of whom were black; all were enrolled for…

This paper describes the current status of a helping skills program designed to train mental health paraprofessionals in relationship-building skills. Six skills were identified as the basis of the training program: (1) understanding the need to be a helper; (2) using effective nonverbal behavior; (3) using effective verbal behavior; (4) using…