Reports the result of an attempt at applying the standardized schedule for the treatment of snake phobia in groups. (Author)

Used in rehabilitation evaluation of visually handicapped persons is the theragnostic group, a relatively non-directive group interaction which not only has therapeutic effects for the participant but which also provides to the staff diagnostic information useful in interpreting the evaluee's needs and potential. (KW)

A questionnaire surveyed unethical behavior in group work, and the respondents' recommendations for dealing with it. Data are analyzed and related to the problem of ethics for group practices. (CJ)

College students reporting high levels of public speaking anxiety received fixed role, or rational emotive group therapy, or no therapy. Support for the hypothesis that treatment would reduce anxiety more than no treatment was secured. Results lend support to the assumption that psychotherapy is effective in reducing emotional disorders, and that…

Research supported by Rehabilitation Services Administration Grant RD-906 and Social and Rehabilitation Services Grant RT-13.

Assessed clinical applicability of behavioral treatment previously reported by Lando. Feasibility of reorienting nonabstinent smokers to maintained reduction was also assessed. Of subjects, 12 who completed treatment were abstinent at follow-up and 2 others were smoking substantially less than at baseline. Results suggest previous findings are…

The uses and effects of group therapy with elderly blind people are discussed and some ideas are offered for overcoming clients' resistance to mental health services and for facilitating their emotional adjustment to visual loss by using nontraditional group therapy techniques. (Author/DLS)

Aspects covered include the initial impact of the hearing impaired child on older normal hearing siblings, sibling concerns involving relationships both within and outside the family, and sibling support groups (group meetings geared to responding to the handicapped sibling's needs, feelings, and attitudes). (DLS)

The development of a group therapy program for the treatment and prevention of alcoholism on a college campus is described. (JD)

This article reviews existing studies in child group interventions, including educational, counseling, and psychotherapy groups. It highlights both outcome and process research, regarding the different types of groups, and offers implications for practitioners as well as for future research. (Contains 48 references.) (Author)

Describes personal transformation in small groups method that employs Matrix Model as its operational structure in Part I of two-part article. Describes method's reliance on metaphors and nature and manner in which they are employed. Defines personal transformation within framework of analytical psychology. (Author/CM)

Examines process of leave-taking (termination) in terms of social goals and remedial and reciprocal models of group works. Presents typology of termination. Discusses termination reactions and related activity patterns. Notes practice principles of group leaders including timing, leader-member decision making and evaluation, management of…

Describes sibling therapy as a therapy which combines aspects from both group and family therapy, yet which offers treatment possibilities not available to either. Three similar concepts, goals, stages, and interventions are described, with clinical examples of each. (Author)