Early research on the effects of audio recording on counselors and clients found no adverse effects, particularly on clients. This research fostered a set of beliefs about recording which is now being extrapolated to the area of video observation. Recent research, however, does suggest that audio and, in particular, video recording has an…

Prepared through the Career Options Research and Development (CORD) Project, this document presents a brief summary of efforts to develop curriculums and programs for the human services areas. Aimed specifically toward the training of the economically disadvantaged for paraprofessional positions, the report presents: (1) background information…

This paper explores a technique, simulation gaming, used by management and by planning educators in several fields for approaching some of the elements of human relations matters and concepts. It seeks to survey the development of this method by tracing the development of the simulation gaming technique in symbolic simulation. Some of its…

This paper offers a humorous parody of the way in which evaluation teams often enter clinical institutions to do program evaluation studies. The parody emphasizes the over-use of sophisticated techniques and methodologies; as well as expensive equipment. The authors then define evaluation as "determining the degree to which a program is meeting…

Described is a study of foster care services for 31,911 children in eight southeastern states. It is explained that questionnaires were completed by state and county foster care officials and by foster families. Results are reported to indicate that the foster child sample was largely white preteens, evenly divided between the sexes. The effects…

Overall, people living in villages that recently resumed population growth, irrespective of their personal characteristics (in most cases) are at least slightly more inclined to favor greater public expenditure than individuals residing in small places not growing from 1960-74. The majority of people, however, were satisfied with services…

Discusses the developmental nature of blindness and the complexity of being blind in a contemporary society. Particular attention is given to several recent technological developments for assisting the blind, in areas of both communication and mobility. (Editor)

As more adolescent unmarried mothers decide to keep their babies, social service agencies need to reevaluate their programs to meet changing needs. This study examines the living situations, educational and employment status, and interpersonal relationships of 30 adolescent unmarried mothers to determine the services they themselves thought they…

In this speech to the annual meeting of the American College Health Association, health care services, including Medicare and the role of federal government, are discussed. (JD)

This article illustrates various aspects of terminal care, and shows that rules and norms for such care do not exist today. The authors advocate the formulation of an aim for humane treatment of dying patients, and its application in a manner appropriate to Swedish medical concepts and Swedish conditions. (Author)

Gestalt therapy is an existential helping approach that assumes human beings have the potential to choose their behavior and thus define their own meaning in life. Applying Gestalt theory, disabled persons can define the meaning of the disability to their total person. (Author)

Explored specific behaviors and characteristics of counselors that relate to adult, female clients' disclosure of incest during counseling. Suggests that factors related to initial disclosure and exploration of incest are client readiness, direct questioning by the counselor, specific counselor characteristics, and positive counselor reactions to…

Recent cutbacks have diminished the ability of public agencies to offer needed training to employees. An internal program--peer training--is defined and advocated as an alternative of choice for many training situations. The advantages and disadvantages are presented. Emphasizes the need for a program that complements existing relationships.…

Examined effects of verbal procedures on persistence for rehabilitation clients using experimental approaches influencing persistence on undergraduate students (N=115) The moral reasoning approach resulted in significantly greater persistence than did other approaches or controls. Concludes that persistence can be influenced by verbal approaches…