In an effort to determine the effectiveness of group counseling with student nurses, 76 students enrolled in their first professional nursing course were randomly placed either in a counseling group or in a control group. As hypothesized, those students participating in the group counseling sessions received significantly higher grades in the…

The teacher interns participating in the Pittsburgh Teacher Corps Pre-Service Program are divided into groups for training. This questionnaire was designed to elicit responses from their trainers regarding group atmosphere, relationships, interactions, activities, and progress during each separate session attended by each group. Trainers also…

Many counselors, psychologists and other growth specialists functioning in institutions seek ways of improving them but are frustrated by feelings of lack of personal influence or expertise. Attempts at change are often aborted or actually programmed for failure by professionals who expect rejection of their ideas. In many instances, professionals…

This manual describes an assertive training group model which is an integration of current theories on assertiveness, facilitator experience and client feedback. Assertive training is defined as the facilitation of a set of skills designed to improve an individual's appropriate expression of his feelings, maintenance of personal rights and meeting…

Group members tend to like other members of their own group more than members of groups to which they do not belong. This paper focuses on some of the initial determinants of this own-group preference and on the isolation of factors which increase or decrease it. The major finding appears to be that the mere anticipation of cooperation or…

From a practical point of view, this study, drawing on the works of several writers, has attempted to present the existential point of view with respect to both therapy and educational change. Specifically, it centered on some of the factors of psychological dysfunction as conceived by Bugental in contrast to more traditional approaches.…

Two community-based treatment programs for troubled adolescents were located within the same city. Both utilized the group home concept. One program survived, the other did not. This article describes the organizational dynamics of their survival and demise. (Author)

Findings concerning characteristics of recently arrived youth and of longtimers in colleges and in correctional institutions are compared. It is noted that coercion both on entering a correctional institution and thereafter, has much to do with the nature and degree of peer influence therin. (Author/AM)

Briefly describes one of the first experiences of a "snow class," in which a class of children of 5-6 years stayed for three weeks in the mountains. These successful experiences were attempted again at the seaside and in the country, and the program has endured for 12 years. (BR)

This report focuses on differences in training style among four trainers as measured by the Training Style Scoring System. The study concludes that supportive and trusting interrelations between members develop when the leader permits open expression of hostility toward his/herself. The difficulty of allowing this is noted. (NG)

To improve resident assistant job performance in a large university setting, a six-hour training program was developed to increase the assertive behavior of resident assistants. The program combined assertive training techniques with simulated residence hall job performance situations. Results indicate significant increases for the training group…

The effects of an audiotaped leaderless encounter group on training in basic helping skills were examined. No changes in trainees' self-actualization, trait or state anxiety, or rated verbal helping behavior were found due to participation in the encounter group. (Author)

Asked about their experiences with community and public agencies, 51 developers of group homes for retarded adults reported frequent problems obtaining suitable residents, getting licensed, hiring group home managers, and meeting fiscal deadlines. (Author/CL)

Argues that child caregivers in group settings are pivotal in providing charges with attention and interpersonal dependence provided to children in familial settings. Explains why group caregivers must understand child development, and how program planners might take development into account. Discusses child and adolescent developmental stages…

Most successful studies of roommate compatibility in residence halls use approaches that match students according to living habits or other factors students view as important. (Author)