The purpose of this project was to investigate some of the difficulties the deaf have in obtaining employment, and to implement techniques to overcome some of these barriers, particularly in Civil Service. Different services were provided to each of five groups of clients, including training in computer operations, language skill training,…

The purpose of this study was to compare the relative effectiveness of 4 approaches to drug abuse prevention among secondary school youth. The 4 approaches employed were: (1) a standard unit in health classes dealing with drug abuse; (2) group counseling using relationship techniques in addition to the health unit; (3) group counseling using model…

This paper describes an in-service workshop for counselors which, although unique because of funding support, provided outcomes which are applicable to all in-service settings. The workshop featured a comprehensive attempt to provide in-service help in several areas of concern: time management, overall group work, behavioral counseling, decision…

There are few descriptions of growth experiences for total families. This paper describes one such model. It expresses the conviction that families need opportunities to come together with other families to identify strengths, sharpen communication skills, and establish goals. (Author)

All the articles of this journal discuss assertion training. The purpose of assertion training, the role of trainers, specific procedures for performing assertion training, and approaches to specific groups, such as women or the aged, are discussed. (EJT)

With careful planning, guidance, and implementation by skilled educators, in-school alternative programs--particularly those that offer individual or group counseling and superior academic instruction--can result in schools more effectively meeting the discipline needs of students. (Author/KR)

Likening the Personal Mastery Counselor to a symphony conductor, the author describes these counselors as skilled and masterful leaders who can orchestrate the behavior of others without excessive direction or manipulation. He then reviews skills and competencies these counselors must develop. (Author/HMV)

The author maintains that any technique chosen for use in group work should be carefully evaluated and the criteria for both choice and use should be clearly defined and articulated. The criteria presented in this article flow from the practice of personal mastery counseling but can be adapted. (Author)

Although much has been written to help the counselor understand the silent member in group counseling, total group silence is perhaps even more difficult to comprehend. This article attempts to help the group counselor anticipate and better understand what is happening when the counseling group experiences periods of silence. (Author)

The authors offer group counseling experiences for separated and divorced people at the University of Idaho Counseling Center. The groups were named "transition groups" in recognition of changes involved in returning to single life while still adjusting to dissolution of former partnership. (Author)

The study assessed whether or not therapist trainees who received group counseling with experienced leaders would become more flexible, less authoritarian, and less dogmatic than trainees who had only didactic training. Participation in group counseling was shown to have some of these effects. Evaluation methods are also compared. (MV)

In working with drug abusing youths over the past several years, the authors have utilized a program of vocational rehabilitation counselling in groups. This article is a description and discussion of the development and operation of this program. (Author)

The author presents material originally developed for counseling practicums. He discusses developing the counseling relationship, working with clients' feelings, defining behavioral goals, helping clients define criteria to appraise their growth, teaching clients to communicate their goals to significant others, terminating, and continuing growth…

Alternative group counseling is a process designed to focus on assisting group members in making decisions regarding what to do about their concerns and learning how to carry out those decisions. The process is conceptualized as an integration of several theoretical views of group counseling. (Author)

This paper proposes establishment of situation/transition groups within schools, led by school mental health personnel: school psychologists, social workers, and guidance counselors. The groups provide immediate crisis intervention and ongoing support to children of divorcing parents, as a means of preventing development of psychopathology.…