Presents interview with Merle Ohlsen, a leader in the development of group counseling who contributed a dozen books and more than 100 articles to the professional literature and served in a number of offices within the counseling field. Addresses early developments in group counseling and changing standards of training and professional practice.…

Counseling men has been a focus of attention within counseling psychology for nearly two decades. As in other aspects of group work, there are a number of group factors that need to be considered when working with men in groups. One of these factors is type of group. Groups can be: awareness; support; skills specific or topic specific; or…

This article examines the breadth and depth of Rex Stockton's contributions to the Association for Specialists in Group Work since its inception.

Provides a brief history of the development of research on group work so as to acquaint group workers with the historical roots of research in the field. Adopts the context of the evolution of group practice and focuses on historical and philosophical roots, as well as the effectiveness of group treatments. (RJM)

The effectiveness of two career development treatments were compared. No significant differences were found. Implications for career development services are presented. (Author/ABB)

Parenting practices are major influences on incidents of juvenile delinquency. Stress experienced by parents of children with behavioral problems is a leading contributor to parenting practices. We investigated the extent to which parental stress was reduced by participation in an established multiple group family intervention, the Family…

This article focuses on factors counselors should consider when forming groups for HIV-infected gay and bisexual men. Some issues that may arise during group counseling include existential and spiritual concerns, physical and medical issues, intraindividual concerns, the social stigma of AIDS, and homophobia, as well as other gay and bisexual…