Specific inquiry was made into the topic of co-therapy leadership. Results provide overwhelming endorsement of the use of a group model and for the advantages of cotherapist-led groups. (Auhtor)

To provide life-like environments in group counseling situations, the Helping Relation Video Tape was developed. Originally designed as a group test measuring individual responses, the tapes were later used at a counseling summer course and in training undergraduates. Other uses of the HRUT concept are suggested. (Author/CG)

The results of the study indicate that the art counseling approach was more effective in bringing about self concept changes among preadolescent boys than was the traditional nondirective counseling program. The changes in self concept observed in this experimental art counseling group remained stable during the transition into adolescence.…

Typescript excerpts from group counseling sessions suggest that schools of education need to pitch their teaching and testing at higher cognitive levels. Giving primary attention to the bare knowledge or memory level is not only ineffective but also an unnecessary source of resentment among students. (Author)

It has been hypothesized that through a group experience individuals might develop improved interpersonal relationships, and more relevant work attitudes and thereby improve their employability. A questionnaire was devised to study the utilization and practice of group guidance in an Employment Service setting. (Author)

Fading allows counselors to assist children in acquiring, with minimal frustration and errors, independent behavior at an age earlier than previously thought possible. Beginning responsibility training at an early age will enhance the development of the pupil's capacity for self direction and will increase decision making skills. (Author)

Working with three groups of mildly to severely mentally retarded children in counseling sessions, it was found that the ease with which groups develop and work productively is dependent upon the social-emotional makeup of their members more than upon their mental retardation. Recommendations for public school counseling are presented. (Author/PN)

Poses several questions concerning self-disclosure in group counseling and draws on research findings and clinical experience to provide tentative answers and guidelines for group leaders. (Author)

Research findings suggest that behavioral feedback is rated by group members as more effective than interpretive or mixed feedback. (Author)

The effects of a short-term group counseling with confinees in a U.S. Navy correctional facility were determined. After 10 weeks of counseling the treatment group held significantly more positive views toward "Persons in Authority" than did the control group. (Author)

The president of Association for Specialists in Group Work, a counselor trainer, and a consultant on group counseling, reported questions most often asked and framed responses mindful of beginning and practicing group counselors. Answers cover such topics as group size, selection, emotions, roles, leadership and other areas. (Author/CMG)

Positive feedback was more desirable and impactful than negative feedback. There was no difference in credibility ratings. The only significant difference found in relation to the self-concept variable was a more favorable desirability rating for negative feedback by high-level self-concept subjects. (Author)