In a response to Albert Ellis' feature article, the author agrees with Ellis but feels that less time should be spent proving which counseling method is better than the next, and more time spent in comparative research as per clients' gains. (HMV)

This paper delineates similarities and differences between RET and views espoused by other authors beginning with stoic philosophers. (Author)

Albert Ellis replies to critiques of his feature article. He answers each author specifically. (HMV)

Psychotherapy is viewed by college students as highly useful in dealing with living problems, yet--when given the availability of other treatment methods (peer interaction, yoga, meditation)-- it is frequently not the first choice of the student. (MJB)

Argues that the residential treatment model based on individual psychotherapy and emphasizing the rule of the expert is a potential breeder of staff conflict that can vitiate treatment. A group oriented model is suggested. (MS)

Presents a theory of personal change and analyzes growth-producing interventions using examples from the film, "Three Approaches to Psychotherapy". Compares the styles of Carl Rogers, Frttz Perls, and Albert Ellis to illustrate the theory. (Editor/RK)

A linguistic analysis of interviews between three patients and their psychiatrists and psychoanalysts which showed correspondence between the communication situation and the language used. The discussion includes reasons for choosing psychosomatic patients, lexical and syntactic analysis, and a short discussion of Harris's method of discourse…

Notes that no single theory of psychotherapy dominates the field of sex therapy. On one hand, sex therapy is not subject to the rigid dogmas of many areas of psychotherapy. But on the other hand, many techniques are invented at the whim of clinicians with no basis in theory. (Author/AM)

This review of the current state of affairs in the enterprise of sex therapy makes it clear that quality controls are lacking. In the absence of effective controls, the patient couple seeking sex therapy must be very wary before entering treatment. (Author/AM)

Selected personality variables, sex, age, interpersonal values, and educational level, were examined as antecedents to preferences for a nondirective (Carl Rogers) or directive (Albert Ellis) therapist. Individuals who preferred the Ellis presentation proved to more dogmatic and externalized than individuals preferring the Rogers presentation.…

Introduces four essays on psychoanalysis and the teaching of literature that appear in this issue of "College English" and discusses in general how the psychoanalytic phenomenon of resistance applies to the teaching and comprehension of a piece of literature. (JC)

A review of 800 psychotherapy cases in the 1985-86 academic year at Northwestern University, Illinois, revealed 21 where Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was mentioned. Seven cases are summarized to illustrate the spectrum of AIDS concerns and therapist interventions. Issues faced by therapists are examined. (Author/MT)

Used meta-analysis to study the clinical significance of psychotherapy for symptoms of unipolar depression, using the Beck Depression Inventory. Results indicated that psychotherapy produces outcomes of moderate clinical significance which are well-maintained at follow-up, that individual therapy is associated with greater clinical significance…

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder developed in many youths who were exposed to multiple trauma in South Africa's black townships. A modified treatment program was developed for 60 youths, with the goals of alleviating symptoms, documenting events for court cases, and helping individuals reevaluate their position in the struggle against apartheid. (JDD)

Assigned 50 healthy undergraduates the task of writing about either traumatic experiences or superficial topics for four consecutive days. Examination of cellular-immune system function and health center visits suggests that confronting traumatic experiences was physically beneficial. Discusses implications of such active confrontation of…