Understanding rhythms of different groups enables group leaders to attune leadership to the specific goals of each group. Rhythms are recognized in variations of action, assessment, and assimilations. Rhythm models of groups for personal growth, therapy, and training, and theoretical concepts and dynamics of each group type are discussed. (Author)

Self-analysis, videotaping, personal growth, and demonstration-based evaluating seem to be helpful elements in the preparation of counselors. The personalized demonstration-based evaluation alternative presents one model that may help clarify the issue of meaningful evaluation procedures. (Author)

Describes a model project developed to teach effective coping skills to the aged. Lists objectives of the program workshops and describes approaches to coping with stress due to life transitions. (Author/RC)

Describes process of adapting research findings in psychological education through teacher inservice training model. Two-year Teacher Corps Project of University of New Hampshire and Portsmouth Junior High School provides training in psychological education skills and documents teachers' psychological growth resulting from project. (Author/NRB)