The hypothesis that genuineness or congruence is directly causative of therapeutic client change and that self-disclosure is itself a basic precondition for the development of genuineness is proposed and discussed. (Author)

Study results show a substantial increase on accurate empathy but no overall gains on nonpossessive warmth, with some decrease among those counselors initially displaying high levels of warmth. (Author/CJ)

Findings are consistent with previous research which has suggested the therapeutic relevance of empathy across a wide range of clientele and treatment setting. This study demonstrates the relationship of empathy and warmth to attitudes and behaviors observable outside the psychotherapy process. (Author)

Emphasizing the specific of selection and intentionally structured practice experiences, the program is as applicable to nonprofessional as to professional traiing programs. Research is reviewed giving specific selection criteria on personality measures and on initial levels of interpersonal skills. A specific integrated didactic (feedback) and…

The present project is aimed at evaluating and describing the quality, uniformity and standards of vocational rehabilitation throughout the state agencies in the United States. The aim is to identify techniques, personnel, practices, programs and services that do and do not substantially contribute to effective vocational rehabilitation of…