Essentially, the HIM is a systematic set of categories developed for use in understanding and classifying interaction in small groups, especially therapy groups. It has, however, been used not only on T-groups, encounter groups, discussion groups, and such, but also on individual and dyadic counseling sessions. (Author)

To assess two group models being developed in the Mental Health Study Center, NIMH, this paper compares HIM data from these models with norms from a previous study. By contrasting HIM results from groups of married couples, young adolescents, and parents and teachers, one obtains a better understanding of the effectiveness of these models. (Author)

The purpose of this investigation is to compare the descriptions of group process obtained from the Hill Interaction Matrix (Form G) and the Bonney Scale in rating an extended counseling group of psychiatric residents (N = 10). (Author)

The questions of the value of structure in groups and the value of experience in group leadership merge when the two areas of conflict are considered together. The present study was concerned with effects of an interpersonal growth contract and of leader experience on encounter group process and outcome. (Author)

The present study examines the effects of immediate feedback to the therapist. It was hypothesized that immediate feedback would increase the amount of therapeutic talk by the therapist, as defined by the HIM. (Author)