The relationship between social skills and group psychotherapy is assessed. No evidence is found that high or low socially skilled subjects differ in verbal behavior in analogue groups. No evidence was found correlating overall adjustment and group participation. (MFD)

Therapeutic hours conducted by analytically oriented, experientially oriented, and nonprofessional therapists were rated along eight process dimensions. Only patient negativism and patient exploration failed to yield significant effects. Replicated the findings of previous analogue investigations. (Author)

A review of 800 psychotherapy cases in the 1985-86 academic year at Northwestern University, Illinois, revealed 21 where Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was mentioned. Seven cases are summarized to illustrate the spectrum of AIDS concerns and therapist interventions. Issues faced by therapists are examined. (Author/MT)

Assigned 50 healthy undergraduates the task of writing about either traumatic experiences or superficial topics for four consecutive days. Examination of cellular-immune system function and health center visits suggests that confronting traumatic experiences was physically beneficial. Discusses implications of such active confrontation of…

Investigated stimulus context (therapy session versus therapy description) and stimulus medium (audiovisual versus written) in preferences for the behavioral and person-centered orientations. Behavioral orientation was preferred when both orientations were presented audiovisually as a therapy session. Conversely, the person-centered orientation…

Examined the effect of high therapist disclosure on the willingness to disclose of high and low need for approval subjects (N=68), who listened to a recorded client-therapist interview. Results confirmed that subjects with a high need for approval expressed more willingness to disclose in the clear expectation condition. (Author/JAC)

The results of a short-term psychotherapy quality assessment study, conducted at a university mental health service, are described. The outcome indicates that high-quality brief psychotherapy can be provided by university counseling services. (JN)

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…

Compared attitudes of counseling psychologists (N=172) toward themselves, personal counselors, and vocational counselors. Psychologists' attitudes to one of three different stimulus statements were assessed. Results indicated that counseling psychologists perceive themselves as being more similar to personal counselors, and see vocational…

Addresses emotional reactions of the therapist to the termination of a therapeutic relationship. Discusses findings which evolved from three ten-week courses in play therapy. Concludes that student therapists must be taught to accept separation as a positive, integral part of the play therapy relationship. (Author/KC)

Presents several new rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) songs. Claims that the songs may be used in both academic and therapeutic settings as a humorous way to address cognitive distortions or irrational beliefs. Reports that students and clients have responded favorably to these songs. (RJM)

Briefly describes the model for counseling psychology developed during the Greyston Conference of 1964 and compares it with the current view from the Atlanta Conference. Suggests that the shift of counseling psychology from schools, colleges, and career development toward a medical model of clinical treatment may eliminate an independent…

Reacts to Martin's (1995) essay concerning scientism in psychotherapy. Argues that the lack of understanding concerning the effectiveness of psychotherapy is reason for further examination, rather than a questioning of principles of research. The limited observation and measurement means of the behavioral sciences may account for the significant…

Introduces a nine-dimensional ethnomedical model. Sickness conception, well-being criteria, and recognition of health need were ranked as the three most important dimensions. Offers suggestions for integrating the ethnomedical approach into transcultural counseling using a brief case example. (JPS)

Describes a theory of a topology of awareness, in which higher levels organize reality through dialectical logic, whereas lower levels construct reality based on Aristotelian logic, binary oppositions, and experiencing entities as discreet and independent. Argues that metaphor, poetry, and narrative are linguistic tools that enable clients to…