The therapeutic and diagnostic aspect of the preabortion interview are discussed with attention to specifics that will identify students with the greatest likelihood for psychological problems and/or repeat abortions. (JD)

This paper defines and discusses Guindon's reeducation theory as a treatment orientation for delinquent rehabilitation. (SJL)

Dugald S. Arbuckle, an advocate of human rights in counseling and writer on existential humanistic thought in psychotherapy and education, reflects on the roots of his humanistic thinking. He discusses a wide range of ideas with a former student. (Author)

The demands for service and training from a psychiatric department in a large urban medical center frequently necessitate innovative therapeutic maneuvers for which both theoretical understanding and clinical experience are scanty. This paper concerns one such instance. (Author)

Three behavior therapists and three analytically oriented psychotherapists treated a total of 60 neurotic outpatients for four months. It was concluded that patient improvement was more a function of patient characteristics than of specific therapist interventions. (Author)

Attempts to establish further the validity of the Child Scale, to investigate the individual nature of the items that compose the scale and their value as demographic factors in the prediction of therapeutic outcome, and to document further the use of target complaints as criteria in investigating the outcome of psychotherapy. (Author/RK)

Therapists (N=30) rated bipolar adjectives of the Sex-Role Stereotypes Questionnaire as to which pole was a problem for their average male and female clients. Female clients were viewed as too feminine on both socially desirable and undesirable adjectives. Problems of male clients were not viewed in sex stereotypic ways on specific stereotypes.…

The study reports on the views of 154 clinical psychologists who designated themselves as eclectics. Many stated that no current theory was adequate for handling the diversity of clients seen in practice; clinicians must select the approach that best fits a given clients. Findings suggest implications for research on psychotherapy. (Author)

This descriptive study of the attribution of value in verbalizations of participants in eight group therapy sessions consisted of a series of controversies over whether target persons or people outside the group, whom target persons complained about, should be disparaged. Target persons generally described themselves as not deserving…

"A tripartite conceptual model for the evaluation of mental health and psychotherapy outcomes is presented. The model highlights the values brought to bear by three 'interested parties' in these evaluations: society, the individual, and the mental health professional. Clinical, research, and public policy implications of the model are discussed."…

Reviews the literature on Amerasians and offers suggestions for directions in psychotherapy. Provides a brief chronology of Amerasian emigration and associated psychological issues, followed by a discussion of myths and generalizations about Amerasians, research findings, and adjustment issues. (RJM)

Discusses a descriptive study on solution-focused brief family therapy in a children's mental health facility. Results, based on work with 59 children and their families, indicate a 64.9% success rate (average of 5.5 therapy sessions over 3.9 months). Findings support the applicability of solution-focused brief family therapy to a wide range of…

A qualitative study of 30 counselors or psychotherapists revealed numerous themes. These major themes include the following: transition by the practitioner toward the use of healing; the taboo over talking about spiritual and healing experiences; the nature of healing as distinct from therapy; supervision difficulties; and the concept of spiritual…

A woman treated for eating disorders, long-term depression, and attempted suicide describes how adventure therapy helped her to confront her personal issues, deal with feelings of inadequacy, take risks, trust other people, and enjoy the beauty of nature. Discusses the role of the facilitator in ensuring a safe environment and leading reflective…

The construct validity of the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems (IIP) was studied. The IIP was used to categorize 104 patients reporting interpersonal distress into 4 problem quadrants. Results offer broad support for the convergent validity of the IIP and offer knowledge about interpersonal problems and the psychotherapy context. (SLD)