A discussion of the key to success in family therapy as found in the change in interpersonal behavior within the family. (JM)

This article presents the theoretical rationale for behavior modification, principally through its comparison with traditional psychotherapies, and suggests some behavior modification techniques for the classroom management of maladaptive behavior. (Author)

Hypothesizes that beliefs to learning will be considered by the subject to be more easily influenced than those which are intrinsic. Table and bibliography. (RW)

This basic model of group therapy highlights marked differences from individual therapy and illustrates the complexity of treatment planning. An attempt at enriching and integrating group methods gives rise to Theme-Centered Interactional Therapy, the advantages of which are discussed. Comment by Milton Schwebel follows. (Author)

Traces the events in the life of a 6-year-old emotionally disturbed boy during the ten months of his mother's deterioration and death from cancer. (WY)

Describes the impact of a one month Interim college course at Kendall College, Evanston, Illinois designed to promote development in the area of feminine ego identity. (RJ)

Illustrates the use of discriminant methodology for measuring therapeutic effectiveness in a study comparing personality traits of adolescent drug users and nonusers (N=80). Results indicated that discriminant techniques can establish a database against which to measure effectiveness when clear distinctions exist between acceptable and…

Reviewed studies of the group curative process that have employed Yalom's description of group curative factors. The studies reviewed demonstrated consistency regarding the highly ranked curative factors, and raised issues regarding interrelatedness and valuing of the factors across varying groups. (JAC)