Assesses various Fuhriman, Burlingame, Kivlighan, and Richards articles (1990) as interesting and informative, but offers two criticisms. First, authors made same vocabulary/same meaning assumption about articles they reviewed and did not discuss differences in experiences and truths that might lie behind same vocabulary. Second, they did not…

Here is a very personal account of how some women are dealing with change in their lives. While it serves as an introduction to the value of group process for women, it is also notable as an example of the impact of feminism on educated women. (Author)

In regard to encounter groups, it is time to reassess goals, conceptions, rationales, and results to date. It is time to distinguish between good and bad theory, good and marginal practice, and to demand better standards of trainer development and preparation. Consumer welfare requires it. Presented at APA, Miami Beach, 1970. (Author/CJ)

Recognizes the efforts of Fuhriman and Burlingame in "Consistency of Matter" (1990) in undertaking the task of comparing individual and group therapy process literatures. Questions whether group therapy process is different from individual therapy process. Criticizes article for using reviews of reviews of individual therapy literature…

A new class of medications, protease inhibitors, has dramatically improved the health of many people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). This development has had a major impact on the lives of those affected by HIV/AIDS. This article considers how a group is affected by the larger systems of…

Eight key areas suggested for discussion by the APA and APGA as bases for formulation of ethical standards are: (1) leader qualifications; (2) limits on procedure; (3) confidentiality of group participants; (4) participant selection; (5) informed consent of participants; (6) freedom of client to withdraw; (7) safeguards for participants against…

In response to William Coulson's article in the same issue, author feels that encounter groups are an attempt to undo the effects of civilization" by artificially helping people to throw off their inhibitionsc He feels the groups are a sociological phenomenon reflecting what people want and need, but that as yet they are caught up in hypocrisy…

Describes the three major influences on theme-oriented groups: theme-centered interactional, structured, and behavioral groups. Provides a comparison of the composition and structure of theme groups during the current decade. Summarizes the general principles thought to be important in the construction and development of theme-oriented groups.…

Presents a two-hour counseling session with a family dealing with problems relating to a re-marriage. Using critiques and commentary of others, explores the role of the counselor, issues and techniques used in family counseling. (EJT)

Describes a drug treatment case which involved family counseling and group therapy. Using transcripts of actual sessions, commentary by the author and critiques by other writers, explores the problems and issues of treating drug addicts. (EJT)

Praises "The Counseling Psychologist" focus issue (1990) for its excellent review of group psychotherapy literature and reacts to individual articles. Describes a conceptual model that encompasses key therapeutic factors and elements central to design and leadership of thematic groups. Compares three major forms of group…

Discusses success in counseling African American men in terms of invisibility syndrome and the role played by their racial identity development. Uses a therapy case to explain how the invisibility experience helps determine Black men's perspective on cross-racial interpersonal encounters and supports racial development as fundamental to their…

Presents a comparative review of conceptually planned short-term group treatment models. Compares structure (selection, composition, pregroup orientation), time (duration, session frequency and length, group development), and therapeutic characteristics (focal themes, interventions, therapeutic factors). Suggests implications for the clinician and…

Presents a comparative analysis of individual and group psychotherapy process research. Identifies commonalities between these two treatment formats across the therapeutic dimensions of relationship, interventions, and factors. Explores the distinctive characteristics of group treatment and suggests conceptual implications for the practice and…