Sees introduction of specific structures and exercises in psychotherapy group as directly controlling course of events and affecting members' perceptions of the group and leader. Asserts that exercises must highlight, rather than bypass, existing group processes. Presents five-step model for preparing, working with, processing, generalizing, and…

Describes a method for systematically recording the process of family therapy (the Focal Therapy Record Sheet), which demands a conceptual distinction between assessment of families and treatment techniques. A detailed case illustration showing the sheets completed for each of 14 sessions after two diagnostic interviews is provided. (Author/JAC)