The major thrust of this review is on the leaderless technique as it applies to counseling/psychotherapy groups. The first section explores leaderless groups as they have been used for a variety of different endeavors. Section Two is written with an historical perspective. Section Three details existing research on the efficacy of leaderless…

This paper presents a follow-up records' study of 773 former marriage counseling clients of 21 marriage counselors. The clients' primary treatment form was compared with six categories of counseling outcome. A rank ordering of the six forms for effectiveness suggested conjoint interviews and conjoint groups to be the most effective forms.…

The author describes an awareness game for elementary school children the purpose of which is to promote self-perception, acceptance of feelings and peer communication on an emotional level. (RP)

This study explored the effects of group counseling procedure employing peers as helpers and compared the peer helper group counseling procedure with the counselor oriented group counseling procedure. Findings indicated that peers can assist counselors and that the counselor alone is not a potent enough change agent. (Author)

Described is a game which is designed to facilitate small group discussion, encourage introspection, and provide the counselor with the opportunity to spot children who need individual counseling. (CJ)

The results of the study indicate that model reinforcement counseling was effective in reducing the proportion of minimal goal discrepant children. The counseling helped the students set realistic goals with which they could be satisfied. The greatest amount of change took place in an inner city school. (Author)

The article describes an instructional program designed to provide a broad professional foundation in group work, and, under supervision, provide opportunities to develop and perfect skills in the group counseling process. (Author/BY)

A short-term group approach has been developed utilizing principles of crisis intervention. Group sessions are offered during admission and predischarge phases. Achievable goals pertain to providing support and information to families and diagnostic information to staff. Supportive statistical data and case examples are presented. (Author)

Summarized a 16-hour marathon group for illicit drug users (N=12) in residential treatment. Content analysis showed the group spent more time on interpersonal relationships and relatively little time on group process. Drug users were able to successfully participate in therapeutic group discussions involving self-investment. (JAC)

Addresses the implications of recessionary unemployment for the field of counseling, including family counseling, group counseling, and career education. Counseling should focus on maintaining the person's physical and psychological wellness, and teaching coping behavior to prevent temporary unemployment from becoming permanent. (JAC)

Presents the Marriage and Family Awareness Program, a three-stage model for Christian counseling, consisting of a James Dobson film, parent groups, and follow-up counseling. The program was offered to over 100 persons in Texas churches. Feedback from participants was positive. Elements of each session are described. (JAC)

Conducted voluntary meetings with head nurses and supervisors at the University of Michigan Hospitals to encourage expression of feelings about a nurses' strike, and gain an objective understanding of decision-making struggles involved. Presented techniques and practice opportunities for supervisors to promote resolution of interpersonal rifts and…

Describes a premarital group counseling program involving 35 committed couples. Results indicate that few role models were available for couples and that communication difficulties were apparent among many of the participants. Suggests counselors consider group premarital counseling as a valuable process for their clients. (Author)