This research evaluates why individuals seek out or avoid encounter groups. The most important reasons for participation include; self-understanding, overcoming specific problems and learning to express feelings. Reluctance may come from lack of trust and fear of losing control. (MFD)

This article examines the historical development of marathon encounter groups and provides speculation as to their future use. (YRJ)

Undergraduates (N = 96), divided into 12 groups, first engaged in self-disclosure and consensus exercises and then were required to exchange personal feedback. Feedback was positive or negative in nature and delivered publicly or anonymously. Positive feedback was rated as more credible and produced greater cohesiveness. (Author)

Pedagogical research emphasizes the need for teachers to be involved in developing the personal skills and interactional abilities of students in their classrooms. The role of counselors in teacher training and the implications for teacher and counselor interaction in training and practice are discussed. (KS)

Human service education broadens traditional concepts of teaching and learning so that educators can be more genuinely responsive to the true range of human needs. (MM)

This article focuses on (a) the types and incidence of casualties reported for encounter groups; (b) participant, group, and leader variables associated with negative outcome, (c) procedures for minimizing casualties, and (d) research considerations. (Author/AM)

Although role playing games and self-awareness surveys are typical methods of developing cross-cultural sensitivity, this presentation advocates the use small group projects focusing on feature films such as "Fools Rush In" as an effective class or training exercise to develop sensitivity to other cultures. Despite some disadvantages…

In January 2004, college students from postsecondary institutions across Wisconsin were invited to join US Representatives Tammy Baldwin and Mark Green at The Johnson Foundation's Wingspread Conference Center in Racine, Wisconsin. The purpose of the discussion was to engage students' attitudes regarding politics, and their understanding of…

Responses of selectors and nonselectors indicated no significant differences between groups at the social-emotional adjustment level. However, selectors were not only more interested in reflective thought and academic activities but were also less conservative and authoritarian than nonselectors. As a group, selectors were distinctly more…

The author believes that there is a distinct need for professionals to become competent in providing materials for self-help lay efforts. Colleges and universities must provide for the facilitation of personal growth through self administered procedures by either a clinical approach (in counseling centers) or a didactic one (in classes as, for…

A program of human relations workshops and classes seeks to make educators more aware of male-female stereotyping. (Editor)

Results of the study indicated the teachers gained significantly in interpersonal skills in a counselling relationship but that the acquired skills did not transfer to classroom interation. (Author)

Report focuses on some over-uses of sensitivity training by showing that the technique is differentially effective for separate groups of people. (Author)