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Semmelhack, Diana J.; Hazell, Clive; Hoffman, William – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2008
This study explored the impact of a group-as-a-whole processing group on 11 severely mentally ill adult clients residing in a long term care facility over 30 weeks. Participants were evaluated for the effect of the group on anxiety and depression, using the Beck Depression Index (BDI-II) and the Beck Anxiety Index (BAI). This longitudinal study…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Health Services, Program Effectiveness
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Bledsoe, Nancy; Lutz-Ponder, Patricia – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1986
Presents goals, types of groups, and unique issues and considerations related to group counseling with nursing home residents. (Author)
Descriptors: Counseling Objectives, Counseling Services, Group Counseling, Institutionalized Persons
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Hern, Brenda Garrett; Weis, David M. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1991
Describes a group counseling experience using a modified remotivation and structured reminiscence format with 6 elderly female nursing home residents (ages 85-99). Concludes that, because of its interpersonal-interactive nature, group counseling may be most beneficial therapeutic modality for the elderly. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Females, Group Counseling, Institutionalized Persons, Nursing Homes
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Nelson, Richard C. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1989
Describes application of the Choice Awareness system to a group experience for retirement and nursing home residents, which promoted residents' awareness of choices and enhanced their choice-making and socialization skills. Presents concepts and activities used and participant reactions to the activities. (Author/PVV)
Descriptors: Decision Making Skills, Emotional Experience, Group Experience, Interpersonal Competence