The multifaceted cultural dimensions of Black families are not fully taken into account in literature used by family therapists. To illustrate this deficiency, the author seeks to (1) review how Black families in general have been heretofore viewed in literature, (2) examine the special stresses faced by Blacks, at all financial levels, as they…

This paper describes by illustrative examples from therapeutic encounters the nine stages of an Intrapersonal Exploration (DX) scale. It is a revision of an earlier scale, based upon the theoretical conception of intrapersonal exploration as a sufficient antecedent condition for constructive personality change in psychotherapy. The scale is…

The field of family therapy is a relatively new one, growing and gaining wider acceptance in the areas of social work, psychiatry, psychology, and community mental health. It has influenced the shift from individually oriented theory and techniques to a social systems approach, emphasizing the relationship between family members. While research…

In three articles about homosexuality, the first author argues that homosexuals should be helped to accept their sexual situation; the second author categorically opposes this approach and proposes instead to help homosexuals change to heterosexuality. The third author assumes a more flexible position on the question. (SE)

Suggestopaedia is defined as the application of the principles of suggestology (the science of suggestion) to teaching. The main principles of this system and their pedagogical application are briefly described. (Author/EJS)

In working with severely emotionally disturbed children from infancy to age 14, Rutland Center utilizes a developmental approach through which program work is matched to a child's particular state of physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development. Based on 146 objectives, the curriculum deals with behavior, communication, socialization,…

Outlines a group-oriented residential treatment model for emotionally disturbed adolescents, aged 13-18. Key features include use of therapeutic language and value systems, delineation of developmental expectations, formation of a positive peer culture, and emphasis on the group process for both therapy and decision making. (Author/BF)

Describes a low-cost, short-term, day treatment program for emotionally disturbed children, aimed at successfully returning participants to public school classes. The program services 21 children, aged 8-12, in a highly structured therapeutic environment, with individual and group psychotherapy and parent involvement in treatment. (BF)

A parent-centered model for treating emotionally disturbed children is discussed, including limitations of child-centered approaches, the model's assumptions, the steps involved in teaching parents how to understand their child's misbehavior and positively participate in their child's therapy, and the use of play therapy when necessary. (JDD)

Analyzed process of change in "best" sessions of Emotionally Focused Marital Therapy (EFT). Rated client performance in therapy on depth of experiencing and quality of interpersonal interactions. Noted occurrences of particular change events arising from theoretical principles of EFT. Confirmed that higher levels of experiencing and more…

Many child sexual abuse victims are unwilling or unable to disclose what happened. A case history is presented of a 6-year-old who denied any occurrence of sexual abuse. The girl's sexual acting out was treated by having the child write letters to a fictional child who had been similarly abused. (JDD)

Three case histories elucidate a discussion of the developmental nature of the behaviors of juvenile male sexual offenders. The sexual assault cycle is defined in the stages of negative self-image, predicting rejection, isolation, fantasies, planning the offense, and committing the offense. Tools for treating the offender are outlined. (Author/JDD)

Describes the programs at the Pregnancy to Parenthood Family Center, an organization that integrates psychotherapy, support, and educational services for multiproblem Marin County, California, families experiencing high levels of stress and inadequate resources during pregnancy and the first three years of parenting. Examines services,…

This paper notes that the modern mother is being bombarded with literature that indicates that she must be perfect in her mothering or countless ills will befall her children. The article notes the detrimental consequences of such demands and explores therapeutic means of counteracting the pressures. (NG)

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is committed to reducing the burden of mental illness through research on mind, brain, and behavior. This report presents the latest information on what is known about depression. The symptoms and types of depression are considered. Research on the treatments of depression is described, including the…