One consistent criticism of group involvement is poor leader preparation. The apprenticeship model provides an alternative to an experience-based training model. The development of skills should be graduated, allowing the leader to assume responsibility commensurate with level of training. (Author)

Concerns the scarcity of literature on training practices for group leadership and the lack of training research. Group leadership training is a relatively new field. Clarification of group counseling functions and more research in group counseling will bring the development of more sophisticated approaches to leadership training. (NRB)

Describes the co-leading experience of a trainee who is paired with a senior therapist. Explores the advantages and disadvantages of this approach for training counselors in group work. Provides recommendations to prospective trainees and supervising co-leaders. (KW)

This article centers around a training of trainers course. The course was developed in response to student and departmental needs to provide advanced graduate students with the opportunity to have supervised practicum experience and explore theoretical issues in group training as part of their education and preparation within the department.…

Presents a small-group format for training basic group leadership skills and gives components of the format and methods for their use. (Author)

Examines the effectiveness of systematic group leadership training for 36 graduate students to verbally use and discriminate among four group leadership skills; i.e., cutting off, drawing out, holding the focus, and shifting the focus. Results showed increases in skill acquisition following training. (BH)

Discusses a model for training supervisors, helpers and other leaders of small group discussions with a specific goal. Describes the model's five stages: (1) trainer models leader behavior, (2) subgroup members practice leading, (3) subgroup's behavior processed, (4) critiques leader's behavior, and (5) total group shares observations and…

Describes process-play, an experiential training group structure that addresses the dilemma between participation in a training group and a student's right to privacy. Students participate in group training through a mask, whereby they differentially respond to certain group members on the basis of superficial characteristics. Introduces…

Presents a unique undergraduate course designed for the training and supervision of group leaders, and describes a combination of a didactic and experiential workshop and seminars for training and supervising group leaders. (Author)

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs and the Association for Specialists in Group Work standards of practice require programs to provide both experiential and didactic training in group leadership skills. This article discusses methods traditionally used to meet these standards and the practical and ethical…