Part three of the five-part series on leadership in which author describes effective channeling of self-concept as one of the principles of perceptual psychology which can promote good leadership. (Editor/IR)

This paper is concerned with the special objectives, procedures, and results of group counseling in the schools. It documents 11 ways in which group counseling improves self concept. Group counseling is not a panacea, but used correctly, it can extend the counselor's range and increase the percentage of success in reaching his objectives. (Author)

Study results indicate that the principles of individual psychology can be applied effectively in a group counseling process involving socially maladjusted students. A better acceptance of authority was evident, verbal aggression toward teachers subsided, praise and reward became important, and grades became a method to please teachers as well as…

The peer influence model holds great potential for assisting new students develop more effective behavior in the school setting while at the same time establishing a close and cooperative relationship with older students. (Author)

Studied the effectiveness of a self-esteem counseling workshop for fifteen male inmates. The program emphasized family related self-concept, using experiential and discussion strategies. Results indicated a significant increase in the participants' family-based self-esteem scores from pre- to posttest, while no change occurred in peer or…

Group counseling for secondary students with Usher's syndrome, a genetic condition resulting in hearing impairment at birth and gradual loss of vision, was intended to provide information and opportunities for expression. Results included practical changes in school environment, increased information about deaf-blindness for the students, and help…

Presents a model for training group counselors in a master's level program which incorporates recommendations in the current literature on group counselor education. (Author)

Presents a theoretically integrated, eclectic view of a decision-making, learning model of group counseling. Describes stages that the process moves through, gives the characteristics of each stage, and techniques that are helpful to facilitate this group counseling process. (Author)

Describes barriers to treatment in an inner city clinic. Suggests ways of improving services including positive reinforcement, group techniques, and the use of existing community systems. (RC)

Evaluated the use of a Multimodal Behavior Therapy (MBT) orientation in group counseling of aged subjects. MBT techniques centered on identifying problems of group members and defining how the problem affected the person. Results indicated that group-counseled aged subjects showed a significant reduction in reported problems. Includes…

Describes use of the Tavistock model for studying group relations to teach alcoholism counselors group process. Counselors (N=32) participated in weekend study groups. An informal follow-up evaluation consisted of a reaction paper, oral discussions, and a questionnaire. Counselors' evaluations were predominantly positive. (RC)

Presents a three-part model for counseling in employment settings. Three stages of the job cycle are identified: job preparation, search, and survival. Specific skills represent potential content for individual and group employment counseling. Skills learned have applicability to nonjob aspects of clients' lives, contributing to improvement in…

Analysis shows a significant decrease in parent's self-sufficiency index, indicating increased group dependence. Results suggest that family therapists may unwittingly foster group dependence and losses in confidence for parents receiving such family guidance. (Author)

All groups have the same amount of structure. There are basically six elements of group structure. They are membership, members, and leaders; physical structure, group quarters, and member arrangements; time; activities; norms and interaction patterns; and purposes, goals, and objectives. The article explores these components. (Author/CMG)