Relatively little specific information is available about basic administrative concerns in organizing a group counseling program. This article presents basic methodological issues and provides step-by-step guidelines for initiating a group counseling program, including rationale, pregroup activities, and selection and orientation of group members.…

Describes the development and implementation of structured group programs concerning men's roles. Provides an outline of a workshop and reviews three examples of structured programing designed to help men become aware of their sex-role socialization and learn a new definition of manhood. (LLL)

Presents a model for selection and training of group leaders. (Author)

Nurses who attended the program had a more positive attitude toward death and dying patients. Findings suggest that this kind of program might also be helpful to nurses who do not express a desire to attend such a program and to student nurses. (JAC)

The values clarification approach is a novel and exciting method of working with students in groups. This article describes a pilot project in values clarification initiated by the Student Personnel Services Branch of the Manitoba Department of Education. (Author)

This paper describes an in-service workshop for counselors which, although unique because of funding support, provided outcomes which are applicable to all in-service settings. The workshop featured a comprehensive attempt to provide in-service help in several areas of concern: time management, overall group work, behavioral counseling, decision…

During divorce, women feel dependent and confused. Whether intended or not, the direction of a woman's growth (indeed, whether or not there is any) will reflect the counselor's belief in what is possible and appropriate for women. (Author)

Addresses the definition and characteristics, evolution, design, issues, and leadership considerations of psychoeducation group work. Counselors trained in care knowledge and skills of group work who wish to develop leadership skills for psychoeducation groups and experienced leaders should find the strategies to be helpful. Focuses primarily on…

Describes an unusual group counseling program, implemented in a city prison, in which teachers meet with students to discuss problems that exist between them. Includes descriptions of the session as viewed by the counselor and teacher, and evaluation by the students. (Author/CJ)

Discusses how a group leader involves parents as an integral part of their child's counseling process. To be maximally effective, the parent discussion group leader must be a facilitator, a resource person, a teacher and a model, depending on the specific needs and directions of the group. (Author/SE)

Counseling, especially group counseling with persons who are retarded, has been found to be effective. Even if some retarded clients are not capable of insight it is a fallacy to assume that insight is a prerequisite for therapeutic change. (Author)

Describes a small group intervention strategy for transient children that involves both discussion and the use of drawing. The group sessions focus on getting to know each other, moving, becoming familiar with the school, getting to know classmates, sharing feelings, and accepting changes. (Author/RC)

This article presents the rationale and techniques of the Adolescent Therapy Club which encourages experiences that facilitate optimal social/emotional development in a non-threatening counseling group. The role of the school counselor in teaching students to be group members and moderating activities and discussions is described. Student…

This monograph examines the area of correctional counseling--where it has been, where it is and where it is going. A historical overview is presented which traces development from the early part of this century, together with the settings in which such counseling has been offered. Various types of counseling techniques and settings are described.…

Defines stress, explains a dynamic model of stress, and provides strategies for reducing stress in teachers. Describes a two-prong inservice program to be led by counselors. The first prong is a series of inservice workshops. The second prong is a professional support group led by the school counselor. (Author)