All schools granting the PhD in clinical psychology were surveyed. Findings indicate shifts away from training in projectives with a corresponding increase in emphasis on objective approaches. Newer programs are deemphasizing training in diagnostics in general. Reprints from Kenneth Shemberg, Department of Psychology, Bowling Green State…

Describes and compares two self-developed clinical training models for student counselors. The advantages and disadvantages of each model is examined. Recommendations for developing a training and research facility with the best characteristics from each model is presented. (Author/SR)

Teaching critical treatment-related skills to behavior change agents is an important task. One such treatment-related skill is the ability to observe and specifically describe ongoing appropriate and inappropriate behaviors. In this study, the effectiveness of a training package in teaching behavior specificity was demonstrated in two experiments.…

Discusses a training program for youth counselors aimed to improve counselors' self-efficacy and ability to cope with stressful situations. Two versions of the program were evaluated: one based on participant modeling, the other on symbolic modeling. Self-efficacy of subjects on the participant modeling increased compared to that of the subjects…