Sources of informal peer influence among clients at an inpatient rehabilitation center are described. The findings showed that the informal leaders among the clients had a positive influence that facilitated the rehabilitation process. Informal leaders, in some respects, functioned as "lay therapists" among their peers in reinforcing the…

This study was designed to assess college students' preferences for peer and professional counselors. It was hypothesized that these preferences are a function of the nature of the clients' problem. Findings support the hypothesis though they must be accepted with caution since the sample was psychology students in one school. (Author/EJT)

This program extends the availability of assertiveness training to students through the use of paraprofessionals as group leaders. This article describes a format for developing a peer assertiveness-training program and is based on the authors' experience conducting this program during the 1977-78 academic year at Pennsylvania State University.…

The training therapy principle was examined by pre- and postcomparisons of volunteers and nonvolunteers in a peer-administered training program in helping skills. After training, the volunteers reported significant decreases in five largely interpersonal, problem areas and significantly higher levels of empathy. Nonvolunteers showed almost no…

This model stresses the special needs of professional skills required by the mental health consultant. The Caplanian Model describes case and administrative consultation. Consultee-centered approach aims to enhance the mental health skills of the participants. Consultee-client improvement is desirable but not the primary goal. (Author/MFD)

Effects of an eight-hour human sexuality training program on how peer counselors dealt with questions about pregnancy, birth control, or abortion were examined. Peer counselors less frequently functioned as referral agents and more frequently provided direct counseling or counseling plus referral for human sexuality cases but not for control…

Two strategies for managing disruptive elementary students are described: (1) mini courts (which apply simplified judge and jury courtroom procedures in the classroom); (2) good behavior report sessions (a self-report strategy). For adolescents, two additional strategies are described: (1) goal attainment scaling; and (2) mission impossible teams…

To complement an online registration program, Boston College has students who are appointed to the position of freshman registration advisor. The advisors work from mid-May through orientation weekend. Freshmen welcome the opportunity to talk to other students about courses, instructors, work load and major requirements. (MLW)

Investigated emotional stressors experienced by juvenile offenders confined within the secure institutional facilities of a state youth services agency, to determine if emotional stressors varied with restrictiveness of program security and to categorize nature of the stress experienced by adolescent offenders participating in peer counseling…

Surveyed former peer advisors (N=201) to determine the perceived effects of a specific peer advisement program on choice of undergraduate major, selection of a career and selection of further graduate or professional training. Results suggested that peer advisement programs may have different appeals for different types of students. (LLL)

Describes a student organization development program composed of undergraduate paraprofessionals who provide services to student organizations. Discusses selection and training of students, service delivery, and populations served. (JAC)

Most of the literature has focused on the benefits to the helpee in peer helping relationships. This article discusses the gains that might accrue from being a peer helper. (Author)

The author presents the following steps in providing a Student Helper Program: (1) interviewing teachers; (2) explaining the program and signing up helpers; (3) training the helpers; (4) interviewing younger students; (5) matching helpers and younger students; (6) compiling the master schedule; (7) scheduling reinforcement; and, (8) evaluating the…

The author presents a pre-retirement counseling model which combines both planning and counseling aspects by emphasizing individual responsibilities for planning. As part of the process, peer counseling is utilized in identifying problems and possible solutions. (Author)

Describes the Maine Occupational Information Coordinating Committee's efforts in establishing its career information delivery system, a component of which is the involvement of peer facilitators in the career guidance process. (SK)