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Corwin, Diana; Wall, Kathleen; Koopman, Cheryl – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2012
Women with breast cancer frequently report psychological distress throughout the treatment process. Patients have several empirically supported options for group psychotherapy while undergoing breast cancer treatment. However, few interventions have been developed that incorporate spirituality into psychotherapy, despite indications that patients…
Descriptors: Intervention, Females, Quality of Life, Cancer
Kirby, Kimberly C.; Kerwin, MaryLouise E.; Carpenedo, Carolyn M.; Rosenwasser, Beth J.; Gardner, Robert S. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2008
Contingency management (CM) for drug abstinence has been applied to individuals independently even when delivered in groups. We developed a group CM intervention in which the behavior of a single, randomly selected, anonymous individual determined reinforcement delivery for the entire group. We also compared contingencies placed only on cocaine…
Descriptors: Intervention, Cocaine, Contingency Management, Patients
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Zimpfer, David G. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1990
Reviews descriptive and experimental research relating to the eating disorder known as bulimia nervosa. Reviews outcome studies of group treatment of bulimia to examine the effectiveness of group intervention. Provides recommendations for practice and future research. (Author/PVV)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Bulimia, Group Counseling, Group Therapy
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Hays, Sarah-Jane; Murphy, Glynis H.; Langdon, Peter E.; Rose, David; Reed, Tracy – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2007
Background: Men with intellectual disability (ID) and sexually abusive behaviour are a disempowered and marginalised group. Nevertheless, as service users, they can be consulted and involved in a variety of different ways, including ascertaining their views of the services they receive. Method: A group of 16 men with ID and sexually abusive…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Males, Empathy, Sexual Abuse
Woody, Robert H. – J Sch Psychol, 1970
It is asserted that societal crises demand that counselors and psychologists move from a personal counselor" role model to a community counselor" role model. Presented at theAmerican Personnel and Guidance Association, Las Vegas, April 1969. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Community Services, Counselor Role, Group Counseling
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Zimpfer, David G. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1990
Reviews 12 books in group work published in 1989. Includes treatments for both growth and remediation groups, representing diverse target audiences and a variety of approaches. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcoholism, Behavior Modification, Book Reviews
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Butler, Scott F.; Fontenelle, Scuddy F., III – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1995
Measured the effect of cognitive-behavioral group therapy used to decrease inappropriate sexual behaviors among male adolescents in a residential treatment program who are mildly and moderately cognitively impaired. Findings indicated that with adolescents who are cognitively impaired, group and cognitive-behavioral approaches that specifically…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Cognitive Restructuring
Tamaki, Shelley – 1994
Teachers often spend more time in the classroom dealing with disruptions and conflict than they do teaching. This report describes a study (n=18) that was conducted to assess the effects of a school-based group treatment program on social skills development and anger management for students with behavior problems in an urban Saskatchewan (Canada)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Anger, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
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Braswell, Lauren – Special Services in the Schools, 1993
Presents a model for school-based, cognitive-behavioral groups for children manifesting problem behaviors. Discusses key aspects of organizational readiness to conduct this type of program, particularly the importance of having the support of the children's classroom teachers. Describes the child group format and content, including recommended…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification