| Sumario: | A pilot test was conducted to determine the usefulness of a computer technology known as Group Support Systems (GSS) in teaching/learning marital and family therapy (MFT). The GSS technology was tested in a doctoral MFT course. GSS permitted subjects to combine face-to-face interaction with dialogue structured by GSS on personal computers. Each subject contributed to group discussions simultaneously and anonymously by means of linked computers. GSS were employed to consider a videotape, conduct two role plays, and write this article. It was found that GSS led to improved brainstorming, increased collaboration, reduced hierarchical status, increased self-reflection, the creation of an atmosphere of trust, and the prompting of group-supported active learning. Proposals for additional MFT teaching, research, and application of GSS are provided.
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