This study attempted to induce innovations by encouraging groups of teachers to discuss their professional practices during six weekly meetings in self directed T Groups. The results showed an increase in innovation though differences among buildings existed and new ideas and innovations disappeared once the regular meetings stopped. (Author/CG)

Discusses the experiences of two T Groups who, after having worked together, separate and select a leader for each group. During tests, these leaders are exchanged resulting in different reactions. (EK)

Discusses encounter group as facilitator of personal growth and aid in teaching individuals effective communication. Presented at International Association of Pupil Personnel Workers Annual Convention, Miami, Florida, 1969. (EK)

Members of the Movement discuss the needs of women to discuss, with other women, their painful feelings concerning children, sexual relationships, social and economic resentments, and general needs. It is felt that their feelings can often be explored in consciousness-raising" groups, leaving the trained professional for the special few. (CJ)

This article looks at several informal groups on one campus engaged in self directed group therapy. While continued use of the NTL model of group dynamics is favored, in structured settings, efforts must be pushed to educate students and staff regarding possible harm from the informal action groups. Presented at American College Health…

Proposes that many works of art can be viewed as the products of a group and not just the individual artist. Examines the life history of a group of impressionist painters. Discusses how a group develops over time, group processes, and how the group contributes to artistic development. (RC)

Studied 32 secular urban communal households to discover conditions of their relative success. Success was measured by duration of commune and satisfaction of members. Elements of conventionality (economic prudence, voluntary time limitation, regular housework, perception of sufficient private time) enhanced satisfaction. (Author/RC)

Describes a three-level model of a comprehensive approach to group work. Uses the model to analyze the relative merits and profitable applications of prominent group work theories. (Author/MCF)

Describes a three-year case study of a young Black boy at a day care center to illustrate that racial tracking through exclusion from structured learning activities and group experiences can lead to social incompetence in young minority children. (Author/MJL)

In this project, the purpose was to stimulate couples to become aware of their communications and support systems as necessary building blocks for healthy family emotional development. Pregnancy is seen as a transitional period leading to another life stage in the growth of an individual. Evaluation and summary are presented. (Author)

How to provide meaningful services effectively to the greatest number of people has become the counselor's dilemma. Groups are one alternative that holds promise for the future. This considers rationale of groups, possible types of groups, blocks to starting groups, professional preparation, and bibliography of useful material. (Author/BEF)

The Association of College and University Housing Officers Internship Program provides an opportunity for graduate students to gain experience in the fields of college and university housing and residential life. Application, selection, remuneration, and other benefits of the program are discussed and the program is evaluated. (Author/BEF)

Results of this study indicate that self-knowledge theory can be used to establish guidelines for processing structured experiences. Guidelines include assessing the stage of participants using the Experience Recall Test, and utilizing questions associated with stages in sequence. (Author/BEF)

The modeling of group experience analogues (or the vicarious observation of such analogues) is by itself ineffective for enhancing attraction to group experiences. Changes were enhanced and of longer duration when modeling was accompanied by social reinforcement of desired behavior. (Author)