This paper presents a review of the short- and long-term treatments for children who have been sexually abused. Short-term group therapy, long-term group therapy, short-term individual, and long-term individual therapy were each evaluated in terms of efficacy in alleviating symptoms associated with sexual abuse. The paper also evaluates the…

Group psychotherapy has emerged as an exceptionally efficient and cost-effective means of delivering mental health services. The use of action methods to activate and enhance dynamic interactions between members has been central to the origin and evolution of group therapy. This book is intended for use by counseling students or counseling…

The concept and the role of the group in the residential treatment of adolescents are delineated in this article. Approaches and techniques that facilitate the task of the group leader in making group experience a successful therapeutic instrument are examined. (Author)

Describes some of the common elements in activities of non-therapeutic groups (such as Synanon Recovery, etc.) and suggests kinds of persons most likely to be helped by them. (CJ)

Article describes techniques used in dealing with delinquent girls in a training school. (Editor/RY)

Children met daily with a specially trained teacher to form a meaningful group and they continued as members of their regular classes. To combat negative self images of such children, the teacher and group stressed acceptance, openness, informality, and success. Continual inservice training was stressed. (Author)

Describes a non-traditional outpatient group instituted to improve services to parole/probation clients (N=52). The group used various techniques to optimize client success. A one-year study indicates the group was cost-effective, may improve client attendance, and has improved relations between parole/probation and mental health staff.…

Describes intensive multiple family group therapy which combines the advantages of group therapy with those of time-limited, goal-oriented approaches. Using the Redecision Family Therapy model further refines the technique by integrating the seemingly disparate methods of intra- psychic and systemic therapy. (Author)

Compared a weight control treatment specifically tailored to the needs of residence hall students with a standardized behavioral procedure. Although posttreatment results indicated a very slight and nonsignificant advantage for the residence hall condition, this was not true at follow-up. Suggests the residence hall procedure may be overly…

Presents an empirical assessment of goals of family therapists. Members (N=310) of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy rated highest goals encouraging families to relate caringly, responsibly, and creatively in negotiating differences. Advanced communication skills and cohesion skills related to institutional aspects of family…