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Adoradio, Marianne; Oja, Anne – 2003
This paper discusses the authors' experiences with organizing and running groups for clients in career transition, whether that be a completely new career or a job search. One key to successful groups is organization, especially finding the right mix of members. They can have similar or different goals, but must be well matched for ego-strength.…
Descriptors: Career Change, Group Experience, Group Structure, Leadership Styles
Scharlach, Andrew E. – 1987
This guide was designed to help individuals interested in developing caregiver support groups. It begins with an overview of the caregiving situation, identifying stresses associated with caregiving and factors which have been shown to moderate stress. Purposes of a support group are discussed; differences between support and therapy groups are…
Descriptors: Coping, Group Dynamics, Group Membership, Group Structure
Rousey, Carol G. – 1991
This series of discussion sessions and suggestions for further reading, was designed to serve as a guide for discussion groups made up of parents of preschool children. The first chapter discusses the organization of groups, leaders' qualifications, the general format of sessions, recordkeeping, and suggestions for the first and final sessions.…
Descriptors: Child Development, Communication Skills, Coping, Death