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THE PERSONAL ANALYSIS
1. AM I WILLING TO GET HONEST WITH MYSELF FOR THE PURPOSE OF GETTING TO KNOW MYSELF AND OTHERS BETTER ?
2. DO I SINCERELY WANT TO HELP MYSELF ?
3. DO I NEED HELP TO DO SO ?
4. WHAT KIND OF HELP DO I REALLY NEED ?
5. CAN I GAIN IT THROUGH THIS PROGRAM ?
6. WHAT DO I REALLY THINK OF MYSELF AS I AM NOW ?
7. WHAT ARE MY REAL MOTIVES FOR JOINING THIS GROUP ?
8. WHAT CAN I HONESTLY DO TO IMPROVE MYSELF, AND AM I WILLING TO TRY ?
9. CAN I VISUALIZE WHAT LIFE PROBABLY HOLDS FOR ME IN THE FUTURE AS THINGS STAND NOW ?
10. WHO BESIDES MYSELF CAN AID ME IN ESTABLISHING A GOOD LIFE IN THE FUTURE?
11. WHAT DO I HONESTLY THINK CAUSED THE TROUBLE I AM PRESENTLY IN ?
12. AM I WILLING TO EXAMINE THE CAUSES AND TRY TO UNDERSTAND THEM AS THEY REALLY ARE ?
13. HOW MUCH OF MY LIFE HAS BEEN WASTE D THROUGH MY OWN MISMANAGEMENT ?
14. DO I THINK AT THIS TIME MY LIFE NEEDS TO CONTINUE IN A DOWNWARD MANNER ?
15. IS A VALID APPROACH TO SELF HONEST REALLY NECESSARY ?
16. DO I WANT TO THINK POSITIVELY TOWARD DEVELOPING MYSELF ?
This is the initial Self-Development Group. It is our purpose to establish chapters of SDG is every prison everywhere in the world.
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THE HYPOTHETICAL CASE HISTORY
NAME: JOHN DOE
AGE: ANY YEARS
OCUPATION: NONE
PROSPECTS: NONE
RELIGION: ALL RELIGIONS
EXPERIENCE: LYMAN, SHIRLEY, COUNTY JAIL Y.S.B. (Youth Service Board)
JOB EXPERIENCE: RESTAURANT WORKER, STOCK BOY, DISWASHER, LABORER-
EDUCATION: 6TH TO 10TH GRADE
ASPIRATIONS: NO WORK, RICH WIDOW OR DRIFT AND SEE THE STATES, STEALWHEN NECESSARY.
FAMILY TIES: MOTHER, FATHER, BROTHER, SISTERS, LOOSE RELATIONSHIPS, RATHER TRAVEL OR "CUT OUT" ON ONE'S OWN.
RESULTANT SITUATION
In Concord, 5 years, indefinite sentence, feeding off of fantasy and delusion for the most poart; identified with the "boys"; satisfied with sense of belonging to religious fragments of society; "real people are people in trouble, in jail. The rest are "way out". No communication via legitimate channels of nor resect for norms of community.
THERAPY SUGGESTED
Reduction of fear, fantasy and hang ups, via open discussions in small groups with inmates trained in SDG who wish to pass it on. Crash program (classes two hours; once twice or more often per week) toward self-development. Consideration of proper goals and attainable achievements tailored to variable individual potential. Readiness for follow-up outside of program. Finally acceptance of social norms with respect for self and others in all areas worth of same.
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Donald M. Painter Box 00 W. Concord, Mass. September 13, 1965.
Dear Dr. Miriam
On this occasion I am standing in for our friend Jim. He hasn't been feeling well these past few days, and feels guilty that he hasn't answered your last letters.
Your letters have been wonderful for him during this period, as you are aware. It is a trying period, but our faith is high and all will eventually turn to the btter for John.
And I do wish you wouldn't apologize for not writing me. We share your letters and if one of us receives one it is like we all were the recipients (over)
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I started out just to say a few words for Jim, but my 1/4 Scotch blood won't let me waste any writing space.
Things are going well in S.D.G. ronnie A. has gone home, and he is doing well after first finding it difficult getting a job to his liking. He wants time to further his education and his present hrs of 3 to 11 pm allows him this grace. He will be a credit to S.D.G. and the faith we have in him.
We all hope to see you soon and please don't worry about writing me.
With love and friendship, Donald
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29-Mayo-1917 22-Nov-1963
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