Reviews methods and findings of adolescent psychotherapy outcome studies published from 1978 to 1988. Concludes that evaluations of individual psychotherapy with adolescents generally reveal positive short-term outcomes, but long-term outcomes are still to be determined; evaluations of systemic therapies with adolescents often reveal positive…

Female bulimic inpatients (N=24) were randomly assigned to massage therapy or standard treatment group. Massaged patients showed immediate reductions in anxiety and depression; additional improvements were noted by the last day of therapy. Massage therapy is shown to be effective as an adjunct treatment for bulimia. (Author/EMK)

Describes special benefits provided by group psychotherapy for adolescents with learning disabilities. Includes brief description of short-term psychotherapy groups and provides specific information about how one group was conducted. Two case vignettes depict how group process facilitated positive changes in interpersonal skills of adolescents in…

Reports findings on factors associated with children who terminate psychotherapy prematurely. From a sample of 45 children with an average age of 13.5 years, it was found that children are more likely to remain in treatment if the therapist is perceived as professional and caring, and if the treatment plan is adequately explained. (Author/RJM)