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Peer reviewedHabib, Miriam; Landgraf, Barbara Joslin – Social Work, 1977
Describes effort of mental health center staff to implement non-traditional programming for women in situational life crises. Successes in the work have helped overcome some objections to special approaches to women. Projects have community interest and support, have answered many unmet needs of women, and have enhanced service delivery.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Citizen Participation, Demonstration Programs, Females
Download full textPILNICK, SAUL; AND OTHERS – 1967
THE COLLEGEFIELDS PROJECT (CP) WAS PRIMARILY A DEMONSTRATION OF EDUCATIONALLY BASED GROUP REHABILITATION FOR DELINQUENT AND PREDELINQUENT BOYS. SECONDARILY, IT WAS DESIGNED TO VALIDATE THE PROGRAM'S EFFECTIVENESS. GUIDED GROUP INTERACTION WAS THE MAJOR TECHNIQUE IN ALTERING EDUCATIONAL EXPECTATIONS AND REDUCING DELINQUENT BEHAVIORS AND FEELINGS OF…
Descriptors: Academically Handicapped, Delinquency, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Demonstration Programs
Peer reviewedHerstein, Norman; Simon, Neal – Child Welfare, 1977
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)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Demonstration Programs
Corder, Billie F.; And Others – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1990
Structured group therapy techniques were developed to foster mastery skill development and defense mechanisms in the treatment of eight sexually abused female children, aged six to eight. The techniques included development of intellectualization defenses through board games, cathartic exploration of feelings through art and storytelling, and…
Descriptors: Catharsis, Child Abuse, Children, Cognitive Restructuring
Peer reviewedHume, Suzanne Canner; Hiti, Jo Ann – American Journal of Art Therapy, 1988
Art therapy and group discussion aimed at self-exploration and interpersonal learning formed the core of a group treatment model for 13 mentally retarded, emotionally impaired adolescents. Students were divided into two groups according to levels of functioning. Group structure and issues processed by group members are described in detail. (JW)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adolescents, Art Expression, Art Therapy
Bernes, Kerry – 1993
In response to increasing demands that Canadian school boards provide behavior adaptation programs to counter the effects of disruptive home environments, school violence, and victimization, this paper explores definitions and diagnostic criteria for the following behavior disorders: attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
