This report describes a Federally-financed project to improve the self-image of disadvantaged pupils living in two institutions for neglected children. After a week of orientation the children were exposed to 3 weeks of camping environment. Program activities included small group counseling, independent study, physical education, and music, drama…

This guide and accompanying facilitator's handbook take a family approach to problem drinking. They are intended to accomplish the following purposes: (1) increase knowledge and understanding of alcoholism, its progression as a disease, and its effects on the alcoholic and the family; (2) provide an opportunity for sharing knowledge and…

A review of the literature of Performance Based Teacher Education (PBTE) programs indicates a void in the area of human skills teacher training. In response to this lack of relevant research, this paper presents a view of how group counseling procedures can successfully be integrated into PBTE as an approach to humanistic skills training. With…

The report describes a Gateway Technical Institute (Wisconsin) project to provide more effective counseling and career information to disadvantaged students in the institute's vocational, technical, and adult education district. Interviews with graduates of 46 different programs were taped as a technique for providing occupational information for…

Internal reinforcement control is defined as one's belief that his rewards or punishments are contingent upon his own behavior. This study tested two main hypotheses: (1) that inconsistency in the home environment interferes with the development of internal reinforcement control, and (2) that internal reinforcement control can be increased by…

This publication provides planning models for counseling with groups of disadvantaged adults; the models are focused on the vocational success of the individual. The trainee is helped to perceive his role realistically and to plan his future place in society. Self-evaluation and planning for future employment are major themes running through the…

Established in September 1967 and funded under ESEA Title I and Title III, the Pennsylvania Advancement School (PAS) is a non-profit corporation under contract to the School District of Philadelphia. Funds from the Education Professions Development Act and from private foundations have been used to support small projects initiated by the school.…

This paper describes a computer-controlled simulation game designed to teach social skills to elementary school pupils. The major purposes of this man machine social system are to develop in students the ability to: (1) observe pupil behaviors in group problem-solving situations, (2) identify and analyze the relationship of these behaviors to the…

The theme of the fifth annual Symposium on Group Procedures was "The Use of Group Procedures in the Prevention and Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Addiction." Symposium participants included professionals in counseling; clinical, school, and educational psychology, psychiatry, and social work. In addition, invitations were sent to members of…

An investigation into the characteristics of individuals who participate, and those who do not participate, in group counseling activities was conducted. The purpose of the study was to study the possible significance of sibling position as a behavioral determinant in an adult's life with respect to participation. A survey questionnaire was mailed…

GROUP WORK IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS AN EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR DEALING WITH THE INSTRUCTIONAL ASPECTS OF GUIDANCE AND OF ASSISTING CHILDREN WHO SHOW A DEFEATING SELF-CONCEPT OR AN INABILITY TO RELATE TO OTHERS. GROUP WORK IS AN EFFICIENT WAY OF DEALING WITH GROWING NUMBERS OF MALADJUSTED CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS. THE FORCE OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL GROUP IS…

The aim of this article is to describe some ways in which behavioral principles and techniques can be efficiently and effectively applied within the school setting. It discusses helping students define their goals, criteria of behavioral counseling goals, insight versus behavior, behavioral change strategies, and various other applications.…

This article attempts to explore the significance of the marriage encounter and to put it into the framework of other more studied types of encounter groups, particularly couples' encounter groups. He compares marriage and couples counseling and differentiates the former by its phiosophical, religious focus. (NG)

Conducted a group experience for fourth and fifth grade children (N=17) whose parents had been divorced 2 months to 2 years previously and who were recommended by teachers or parents for divorce adjustment concerns. Results showed parents rated children less distractible and as having fewer problem behaviors; teachers ratings did not change with…

Examined therapist characteristics and behaviors related to enhancement of cohesiveness in psychoeducational group treatment for depression. Assessed therapist and client variables pretreatment, posttreatment, and one month follow-up. Found no significant differences, though group leaders with an internal locus of control, an indirect style of…