Tentative interpretation of results is that client centered group counseling is an inappropriate treatment approach with students of elementary school age. It places unrealistic demands on preadolescents to assume responsibility, and initiative, especially for verbalizing. (Author)

The California F Scale, Ethnocentrism Scale, Intolerance of Ambiguity Scale, Taylor Manifest Anxiety scale, and California Test of Personality were given both before and after counseling in the institution. Changes in attitudes scores were found at the conclusion of counseling. There was no difference in institutional or community adjustment as a…

A set of nine propositions about value systems were introduced as a basis for the four models of marriage counseling discussed: Counseling, General Form; Marriage Counseling, Individual (Family in Vitro); Marriage Counseling, Conjoint (Family in Vivo); Pathological or Grossly Deviant Systems in Counseling. The interactions of the various value…

Results suggest that the experimental treatment can influence changes in the meaning prospective teachers have for the concepts "public school teacher", "parents", and "parent teacher conference". Results might be enhanced if the counselor assumed a more active role as coach or diagnostician. (Author)

Short term group counseling via the telephone resulted in marked increases in activities of daily living among 12 legally blind veterans. Many subjects' personal coping goals were met as well, and social involvement also increased. No significant changes in levels of depression or agitation were noted. (CL)

Describes an exercise designed to help individuals and couples explore their attitudes toward extramarital relations, and analyze its causes and consequences. Presents several potential issues which typically develop. Provides guidelines for using the exercise. (RC)

Indicates that a group counseling atmosphere conductive to self-concept enhancement can lead to reading improvement in college freshmen. (FL)

Efforts were made to facilitate career development of former drug abusers. Treatment consisted of a modified form of Daane's vocational exploration group (VEG). Subjects had significantly greater maturity of career attitudes and competencies than controls and greater clarity of career plans. Results indicate the VEG enhanced career-development…

Describes a structured group program called Depression Management Training (DMT). The purpose of DMT is to provide an intensive, interactive experience to participants who have problems handling recurrent, episodic depression. Suggests DMT increases participants' awareness of multidimensional sources of depression and enhances their coping…

Physical exercise contributes to individuals' abilities to function better in all areas of human functioning and thus to cope better with daily problems. Leaders of multimodal counseling groups can use many elements in the group process to encourage exercise and enrich the lives of group participants. (Author)

Describes group training model that differs from the traditional T-group model in structure, leadership, and assumptions about learning. The life-cycle model is based on situational leadership, differential structures based on group maturity, and integration of conceptual and experiential learning. (Author)

The counselor must be aware of the stated internalization of values in relation to demonstrable value-related behavior during the group process. Views the congruence between values publicly affirmed and actual behavior as vital. The model provides a framework for aiding clients in exploration, confrontation, and clarification. (Author)

The concentration box is an effective fantasy technique that increases student attention span and helps build the capacity to concentrate. It can be used with a small group, an entire class, or an individual. The procedure is outlined and suggestions are made. (Author/BEF)

Diabetes and sickle cell anemia (SCA) are two health-related characteristics that distinguish young people from their peers. This article outlines the problems of children with diabetes and SCA and presents the goals and format for group counseling of these populations and their parents. (Author/BEF)

Describes a group therapy program for recently widowed females, whose purpose was to allow individuals to share with each other the meaning of widowhood. A sense of group identity evolved which helped the women develop insight and courage to deal effectively with their situation. (Author/HLM)