This grounded theory research explored the experiences of Western-trained Asian group leaders leading groups in Asia. A total of 6 participants from Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand were interviewed 3 times over 9 months. The recursive process of data collection and analysis yielded substantive theory describing the participants' process of reconciling…

Focuses on dilemma of how counselors' organizational groups sometimes function contradictory to professional knowledge and ideals. Explores group theory, expectations of counselors, and coping strategies to articulate how counselors may better understand and manage in an uncomfortable and distressful work group. Includes 37 references. (Author/CRR)

Provides an overview of essential aspects of starting and maintaining a counseling group for suicidal individuals. Considers group purpose, member and therapist selection, therapeutic style, group size, length of treatment, areas of difficulty, and areas for discussion. (Author/MCF)

Explores the use of group counseling as one intervention strategy for dealing with suicidal adolescents. Presents the scope of adolescent suicide; explores resistance to starting groups for suicidal adolescents; and discusses counselor characteristics, group composition, appropriate group goals, and techniques appropriate for use with this…

Describes how group leaders can improve therapeutic outcomes by understanding the importance of hope as a curative factor, and by learning specific strategies for its installation in counseling groups. (Author/KS)

Examines college students' attitudes about group counseling and creates a reliable instrument for measuring those attitudes. Results indicate that perception of counselor behavior did affect clients' intent to learn more about group counseling but did not affect clients' attitudes about it. Contrary to expectations, clients held neutral to…

Counselor candidates' self-reports indicated increased personal mastery immediately after a required laboratory group experience in personal growth. Gains were retained in a 2-month follow-up. (Author)

Examined effects of leader gender on group therapy clients' perceptions of coleader influence and effectiveness, testing hypothesis that there would be significant differences, with members perceiving male coleaders as more influential and effective than female co-leaders. Data from 18 male and 21 female clients revealed no significant differences…

Likening the Personal Mastery Counselor to a symphony conductor, the author describes these counselors as skilled and masterful leaders who can orchestrate the behavior of others without excessive direction or manipulation. He then reviews skills and competencies these counselors must develop. (Author/HMV)

Examined the effects of a 12-week growth group on self-actualizing behaviors involving a treatment group of 9 master-level counselor candidates and a control group of 8 master-level counselor candidates. Significant gains were obtained by the treatment group on a measure of self-actualization, and these gains tended to hold 5 months later.…

Explores group experiences for first-semester, counselor education students (N=23). Focuses on interpersonal attitudes, emotional awareness, behavioral learning, interpersonal learning, and insight. Students exhibited positive reactions to an experience that created an uncomfortable level of anxiety. Likewise, interpersonal and authority conflicts…

Creating and maintaining a successful and comprehensive school counseling program built on group work requires far more than excellent group skills. Results derived from an in-depth case study illustrate how an elementary school counselor's knowledge and skills (e.g., vision, identity, beliefs and values, capabilities, and behaviors) contributed…