Based on a PhD dissertation submitted by the author to the faculty of the Graduate School of Yale University.

Research supported in part by Grant MH-13651-01 from the National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Public Health Service.

The training of psychotherapists has been an ongoing process in psychiatry and clinical psychology. Recently, however, a growing demand to operationalize competence criteria to enable independent evaluation of therapists' skills in specifically defined psychotherapies has occurred. To examine this phenomenon, evaluation procedures were developed…

Whereas Gestalt Therapy purports to apply the principles of Gestalt psychology to psychotherapeutic situations, its emphasis upon the here-and-now and upon sensations as distinct from meanings is directly contrary to the spirit and assumptions of Gestalt theory as developed by Max Wertheimer and others. When Gestalt therapy does succeed, it is by…

This paper argues that assessments of the correlation between emotional problems and reading have been, for the most part, products of particular historical periods and have been influenced by particular psychological theories--theories that also influenced education and counseling. The paper first traces the history of research investigations…

A PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SMALL GROUP APPROACH WAS USED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ELEMENTARY CHILDREN WITH SEVERE LEARNING DISORDERS. SIX CHILDREN WERE SERVED THREE HOURS PER WEEK BY THIS HIGHLY STRUCTURED, TASK-ORIENTED, DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM. TWO BOYS WERE INVOLVED IN ONE-TO-ONE THERAPY AND ALL BUT TWO OF THE CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO ATTEND REGULAR SCHOOL IN…

The philosophy and operation of a group home for adolescent girls with severe behavior problems are described. The history of Mary Bartelme Homes is traced, and the program's major foci of strengthening the girls' ego functioning, building good relationships with adults, and making the girls aware of the reality consequences of their actions are…

The 1977 Denver coroner's report found that 45% of all suicide victims received psychotherapy at some time, and 21% were in treatment at the time of death. The literature on suicide places all responsibility upon the therapist. Four major sources of variance deserving consideration, however, are patient variables, therapist variables, treatment…

This paper describes a psychotherapeutic approach using psychodramatic procedures for training in handling of marital conflict. In this approach, persons are taught how to confront directly and deal actively with marital conflict situations. The author makes some theoretical assertions and then describes the psychodramatic procedures employed and…

A behaviorally oriented approach to facilitate marital satisfactions is presented in this paper. The underlying rationale of the approach is presented and discussed. Furthermore, the author describes the use of the following intervention techniques: change facilitating propaganda, specification of the behaviors desired to be facilitated,…

This manual sets forth in detail the therapist behaviors necessary for effective application of this relaxation training technique. The materials presented are designed to provide therapists in many disciplines with the skills they need to train their clients in relaxation. A background to relaxation training is presented, and the basic procedures…

Changes have occurred in the training of interns and the functioning of psychologists at Ohio State University Medical School, some of which was effected by their psychometric laboratory. The number of tests administered by interns has decreased markedly. The existence of the laboratory changed training experiences and opportunities. Psychologists…

The hypothesis explored in this report is whether a staff of school psychologists can successfully provide therapy in the schools to students and adults, even when their previous training has neglected therapy. The therapy program is conducted under the auspices of Milwaukee Public Schools under Title I. Both administrators and psychologists set…