Proposes a comprehensive approach for continuing education for social workers. This ecological model takes into account critical staff participation at various levels as well as important phases of the staff development process. (JAC)

Realizing that facilitative qualities on the part of the counselor are definitely related to successful therapeutic outcome, this article concentrates on structural procedures for systematic training in these facilitative qualities. (Author/HMV)

Many professional staff training programs are designed to improve the interpersonal competence of the participants. This article presents a step-by-step description of a role-play test designed to evaluate both the effectiveness of such programs and the improvement in the skills of participants. (Author)

Is it possible for a record-keeping system to improve service delivery? The authors contend that as a tool for treatment, training, and accountability, the Person-Oriented Record can be used to make case recording more specific and client-oriented. (Author)

Describes in-service training in behavior modification techniques taught by a Caucasian social worker to Filipino immigrants operating boarding and care homes for ex-mental patients. Techniques used increase the psychosocial functioning of residents in these homes. (Author)

Using his psychobiography of Frederick Douglass as an example, the author describes how such material may be used to teach psychoanalytic developmental theory to parents who are enrolled in social welfare programs. (Author)

Describes a pilot program that provides basic communication skills and assertiveness training in a supportive group environment and addressed some of the problems of battered women. The women who participated in the program reported that they had been helped. (RC)

Reports on the results of a systematic assessment of the interpersonal difficulties encountered by in-home service providers serving the frail elderly. Presents a typology of problematic interpersonal situations, along with suggestions for training, assessment, and supervision of clients and workers. (JAC)

Two training programs in rural Iowa demonstrated community helpers can be trained to function effectively in rural mental health service delivery. Comparable training programs sponsored by the center are currently in progress. Training these natural helpers in interpersonal skills is an important service of community mental health centers. (Author)

Outlines a three-stage training program that focuses on teaching a limited set of skills to children for use in conflict resolution. Stages include readiness activities, skill training, and structured generalization. Results indicate peers and teachers have observed improvement in children who participated in the program. (Author/JAC)

Suggests that revitalization of child welfare training is more complex than development of better training curriculum and materials. Reviews factors affecting training and questions the overall concept of child welfare training centers. If child welfare careers become more attractive, training programs will revitalize themselves. (JAC)