This study examined the effects a 6-week mindfulness group had on 31 college students who were intending to enter helping professions (e.g., nursing, social work, counseling, psychology, and teaching). Group activities included meditation, yoga, a body scan exercise, and qi gong. The group members completed the Perceived Stress Scale, the…

Group leaders randomly employed a counseling leadership approach for one session in place of the guidance leadership approach typically used in six ongoing domestic violence offender groups. Group members completed the Critical Incident Questionnaire to assess therapeutic factors and the Group Experience Rating Form to assess if the leadership…

Studied the relationship between counselor performance and group counseling outcome. College students (N=28) were assigned to one of four counseling groups, and outcome was judged by three doctoral counselor trainees. Results showed higher levels of counselor empathy and confrontation were associated with more favorable outcomes. (JAC)