Actltalizing Coltnselors in Training Three Small Group Approaches

TLDR: However, despite the statistically nonsignificant aspect of these data, the data reflect with few exceptions positive changes indicative of the anticipated self-actualizing impact of growth group experiences as mentioned in this paper.

Abstract: evidence in the literature substantiating the use of growth groups as methods of fostering self-actualization (Reddy, 1972; Shapiro and Gust, 1974; Taylor, 1976; Walton, 1973). In addition, there is some evidence in the reported literature of nonsignificant change by participants in growth groups (Butler, 1977; Yitter, 1977). Despite the statistically nonsignificant aspect of these data, the data reflect with few exceptions positive changes indicative of the anticipated self-actualizing impact of growth group experiences. The studies which focus on growth occurring within counselors-in-training (Butler, 1977; Eiben and Clack, 1973; Maynard and Long, 1976; Shapiro and Gust, 1974; Yitter, 1977) report inconsistent findings. While conjecture regarding these findings is varied, at least two authors (Butler, 1977; Yitter, 1977) speculate that screening applicants into counselor educa-