Presents, in four articles, a case study of process and outcomes of time-limited counseling; George S. Howard's comments on the case study method; Michael Lambert's critique of the study, citing advantages and disadvantages of single case outcome studies; and reactions of the researchers to the comments and critique. (PAS)

Points out a fallacy in Freud's theory and treatment methods that has affected helping professionals. Explores an alternative method that uses time limitation and confrontation as basic counseling tools. Suggests short-term counseling is economical and its effectiveness is more easily measured. (Author/JAC)

Examined the relationship between clarity of imagery and depression reduction. Depressed college females (N=30) were assigned to no treatment, a positive imagery group, or a positive imagery group who elaborated on their daydreams. Analysis found no significant treatment effect, but vividness of imagery correlated significantly with depression…

Demonstrates the superiority of the structured learning format (SLF) to the traditional seminar format in teaching therapists social skills training. However, treatment by either an SLF-trained therapist or by a seminar-trained therapist made no difference in client social competence. (JAC)

Results showed that rational-emotive therapy (RET), with the addition of rational role reversal, produced significantly better results than did relaxation training and support or no contact. This was the first study to demonstrate the efficacy of RET with multisymptomatic applicants to a community mental health center. (Author/BEF)

Patients receiving insight therapy or behavior therapy sought informal counsel outside of therapy more often than did control subjects. Patients in the behavior-therapy group used more outside counsel than did those in the insight-therapy group. (Author)

Investigated whether particualr types of patients benefit from a given level of a professed technique. High scores on empathic warmth and uncovering appear to be more helpful for patients with neurotic and personality trait disorder diagnoses. Low scores on directiveness seemed to be associated with effectiveness. (Author)

Discusses the use of group counseling strategies for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Aims to provide counselors with information about pertinent factors related to MS that require careful consideration when employing general group techniques. Looks at group effectiveness, forming the group, and various types of groups, and offers a case…

Sees need for research examining differences among psychotherapy treatments to use model to narrow search for variables mediating between treatment type and outcome. Asserts that tests of treatment selection models that cut across narrow theoretical differences among psychotherapies and that operationalize definitions of patient types hold promise…

Discusses which art therapy interventions were chosen to address the long- and short-term effects of sexual abuse, and provides theoretical and psychological documentation for each choice. Participants were evaluated using the Trauma Symptoms Child Checklist. Results document a reduction in the symptoms commonly associated with childhood sexual…

Examines the relation between therapist verbal response mode and client good moments to provide information about the process of a short-term dynamic psychotherapy (STDP). Analyses revealed a significant association between therapist verbal responses and the subsequent occurrence of good client moments. (Contains 60 references and 4 tables.) (GCP)

From readers' ratings of satisfaction, problem resolution, and perceived emotional change during treatment, Consumer Reports magazine (CR, 1995) concluded both that psychotherapy is effective and that longer, more intensive therapy is more effective. The authors compared prospectively gathered 45-Item Outcome Questionnaire scores (OQ-45; M. J.…

The contributions of Rex Stockton and his colleagues to research on feedback in group counseling were reviewed. The following issues are examined: a) feedback's early theoretical and empirical foundation, b) Stockton and colleagues' methodology for examining feedback in group therapy, c) findings from Stockton and colleagues' line of research in…

Objective: Increasing numbers of adults are seeking treatment for ADHD. Pharmacotherapy is well established as the first line treatment for adult ADHD, although medications alone may be insufficient treatment for the myriad problems experienced by these patients. Few studies have examined the clinical outcomes of a combination of pharmacotherapy…

A study investigated the influence and effectiveness of career counselors and psychotherapists in facilitating positive life planning for persons recovering from traumatic brain injuries. Information was collected through a personal survey of 13 fairly highly functioning adult members of a head injury support group. Respondents answered in writing…