This article is based on the keynote address given by Dr. Stockton at the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) Luncheon at the ASGW Biennial Conference in New Orleans, LA, on February 19, 2010.

Examines interpersonal feedback, a process that influences the development of therapeutic factors. Theorizes that, through the use of feedback interventions, group leaders can facilitate positive growth among group members. Presents a number of interventions that leaders may use to facilitate giving, receiving, and using feedback messages in a…

Beginning group leaders are frequently called on to process significant events in a group, although little information exists in the literature that directly discusses how to perform this important group function. Offers a conceptual map for leaders to follow in processing group events. Provides examples of specific interventions that can be used…

Research findings suggest that behavioral feedback is rated by group members as more effective than interpretive or mixed feedback. (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)

Introduces Islamic values relevant to group work and delineates their potential positive and negative impacts on groups. First section orients reader to relevant terminology and demographics, and identifies values. Discusses more specific Islamic principles and rituals as they relate to counseling groups. Presents practical applications for…

Investigates the use of a skill-based training curriculum as it relates to group counselor education. A pilot study is presented that uses three basic elements of group counselor training: didactic, observational, and experiential. The pilot study suggests how group interventions might be taught using a microcounseling-type skill-based approach.…

Examines research training in counselor education and applies a general research training model to group work. Focuses on challenges in graduate level counseling research training, applying counseling research training to group work, and applications of group counseling research methods. Provides examples of group research training in classroom…

A six-stage skill-based model for training group counselors that incorporates experiential, didactic, observations, and role-play components is described. Focusing on skill acquisition rather than interpersonal development, the model can be applied to each of the core skill competencies, and can be used to reduce dual-relationship issues and build…

As online learning and pedagogy advances, more collegiate-level courses are being held in online environments. This article includes an illustration of such a course for school counselors, administrators, and mental health counselors who currently design and conduct counseling groups for school-aged children as well as suggestions for…

Discusses several variables related to premature termination from groups including therapist, environmental, and client variables. Methodological and operational problems as well as implications for further research are identified. (Author/RC)

Examines the literature on group instruction that provides the foundation for instructional models proposed by recognized authorities in the field and based on professional association standards. Suggests ways both for translating this knowledge into effective training strategies and for maximizing instruction at the university level. (RJM)

Provides counselors with the foundations of group theory and practice specifically geared toward meeting the needs of school children growing up in chemically dependent homes. Information is geared toward late elementary and early middle school grades. Examples provided reflect work with that age group, but counselors can use materials with other…

Discusses some current attempts to redefine the concept of group cohesion, and examines studies designed to manipulate factors hypothesized to enhance cohesion. Concludes with suggestions for more systematic and potentially fruitful research. (Author)