This study was designed to examine the relationship between personal growth group (PGG) experiences in multicultural counseling courses and counseling students' ethnic identity development. Differences in ethnic identity development were compared between counseling students who participated in a PGG experience as part of a multicultural counseling…

A review of group literature, much of which is anecdotal or theoretical, revealed that coleadership has been a common practice in training and therapeutic settings for well over 50 years. Careful examination of group practice reveals a surprisingly small amount of empirical evidence to support what apparently is a widely practiced method for the…

Briefly describes a point system used in a course on group methods to provide greater flexibility for students. (CJ)

Described is a teaching model which has been found to be effective with doctoral candidates who are interested in doing research which emphasizes groups and/or group processes. Integration of research theory and practice was the primary objective. (Author)

Describes the reflecting team model as a group learning experience for counselor trainees. Approach permits trainees to give and receive immediate feedback on perceptions and learn about intervention strategies for working with couples. Discusses evaluation of the model utilizing The Family Therapist Trainee Rating Scale. (Author/CRR)

This article describes a molar model for the preparation of professional student personnel workers. Five propositions are presented as a theoretical model. (Author)

The awareness group experience (AGE) is a one-day structured workshop that helps participants to become more aware of their attitudes toward ethnic minorities and to change those attitudes that are negative. This article explains how to plan the AGE workshop, lists its goals, describes the sessions, and provides participant feedback. (Author)

The effects of an audiotaped leaderless encounter group on training in basic helping skills were examined. No changes in trainees' self-actualization, trait or state anxiety, or rated verbal helping behavior were found due to participation in the encounter group. (Author)