This exploratory study examined race/ethnicity, income, and employment status (including underemployment specifically) as predictors of relational distress for members of a couple in a predominantly low-income, historically marginalized racial-ethnic (HMRE) background sample (N = 671 couples). Results of a dyadic multiple regression using…

Examines contextual and process similarities and differences in group and family therapy, with emphasis on Yalom's group therapy and structural, strategic, and symbolic-experiential family therapy. (Author)

Describes sibling therapy as a therapy which combines aspects from both group and family therapy, yet which offers treatment possibilities not available to either. Three similar concepts, goals, stages, and interventions are described, with clinical examples of each. (Author)

Because the community lacked counseling services for whole families experiencing separation and divorce, The Boomerang Bunch was conceived, designed and implemented by six school counselors to identify and therapeutically address changes impacting the participant families as they attempted to "bounce back" from separation and divorce.…

Presents the Family Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation (Family FIRO) Model, an integration of small-group theory and family therapy. The model is offered as a framework for organizing family issues. Discusses three fundamental issues of human relatedness and their applicability to group dynamics. (Author/NB)

Presents an interview with Arthur M. Horne, chair of the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services at the University of Georgia. In the interview, Horne discusses his work with families, conduct disorders of children, multicultural issues, a social learning approach to groups, and recent developments in group work. (Author/NB)

Asserts that family theory and techniques can be helpful in understanding and helping individuals in groups. Explores the utility of family theory as a resource in group counseling by delineating its relevance to process, content, and techniques. Concludes with list of guidelines and precautions to observe when using family-based group techniques.…

Discusses similarities between group and family modalities, then goes on to explore the application of training methods from family therapy supervision to group work. Reviews several family training models which may be useful for training group counselors and supervisors. (Author/NB)

ASSIST is a self-help program for spouses whose partners are employed in stressful occupations. Describes ASSIST from a practitioner's viewpoint, discusses emergent issues among spouses, and suggests using ASSIST as a helping resource. (Author)

Suggests a combination of family therapy and group counseling in the treatment of chemically dependent adolescents. Explores the development of the individual in the family and examines the literature on therapeutic factors present in group and family therapy. Includes example for practitioners interested in combining group and family therapy…

Describes perspectives on incest, focusing on dynamics and effects. Considers treatment perspectives, examining individual, group, and family treatment and various combinations. Highlights the advantages of group therapy, where participants include child victims, perpetrators, adult partners or spouses, adult survivors, and families. Addresses…

Presents a rationale for counseling couples in groups and illustrates how people can be taught to pair up with counselors in order to help their spouses rather than hurt them. Specific steps in forming and facilitating the group are presented. (BEF)

Examines the effect that a substance abuser may have on the family system and the maladaptive roles sometimes assumed by family members. Discusses dysfunctional family phases and therapeutic issues and presents 11 guidelines for counselors working with chemically dependent families. (JAC)

The descriptive and empirical literature on group work for adjustment to divorce/separation is reviewed. The focus is on the adults in the broken relationship. (Author)

Presents Virginia Satir's Family Reconstruction, a group therapy experience that blends and extends her 1982 process therapy and 1983 conjoint family therapy approaches. Describes the family reconstruction process, the review of family reconstruction data in the pregroup interview, the family reconstruction process in the counseling group, and the…