SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING TO IMPROVE ALCOHOLICS VOCATIONAL INTERPERSONAL COMPETENCY

Many clients seeking vocational assistance may already possess the necessary job skills for satisfactory employment but need training to develop adequate interpersonal skills for finding and holding a job. In this study, 3 clients admitted to an alcohol abuse treatment program volunteered for social skills training related to difficult on-the-job situations. In a multiple-baseline single-case design across behaviors, modeling alone and modeling plus focused instruction were employed to improve several target behaviors. In general, though modeling was somewhat successful, the addition of focused instructions greatly enhanced treatment effects. Furthermore, these behavioral changes were maintained at a 6-mo follow-up session. (7 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved). © 1979 American Psychological Association.