Survey research: Interpersonal Skill‐Training Research: A 12‐Year Review and Analysis

This article is a comprehensive survey of research published over a 12‐year period on skill‐training programs used to enhance the interpersonal effectiveness of counselors. It descibes, analyzes, and synthesizes significant patterns in the content and format of training programs and highlights the strengths and limitations in research methodology employed. The investigations reviewed were analyzed in relation to purpose, training models, training duration, training methods, interpersonal skill focus, and research design issues. Implications for counselor training are explored, and directions for future research are discussed.