Explores evolution of group process in social change movements, including the evolution of the new left, the cooperative movement,and the women's liberation movement. Proposes a group-process model that encourages people to share power and live their visions. (Author/NB)

Addresses the role of metaphoric expression in groups, providing a rationale for its therapeutic potential and suggesting methods for illuminating it as a means of understanding and promoting group development. Several case examples are provided. (Author)

Every school's adult community has complex relationships, power structures, and traditions. Tips for dealing successfully with peers and administrators are offered. (MT)

Discusses the development of the American Vocational Association (AVA) and its related subgroups, including (1) state and territorial associations, (2) topical divisions, (3) associated and supporting groups, and (4) governing bodies. (CH)

Contains edited excerpts from a panel discussion held at the 1984 American Association for Counseling and Development convention and sponsored by the Association for Specialists in Group Work. Focuses on the therapeutic process in family and group counseling and on the delineation of the similarities and differences in the group dynamics in the…

Examines the proposition that members of a group unconsciously displace the shadow of the group onto other groups to reduce feelings of internal conflict and threat within the group. Characteristics of the group shadow, as well as its psychodynamic function within and between groups are described. (Author/BL)

Four problems with participative decision making are (1) mediation of such factors as high decision quality and satisfaction by other variables, (2) self-censorship of ideas, (3) contrast between the values and behaviors of superordinates, and (4) misconceptions about levels of participation. (SK)

Describes typical phases through which decision-making groups pass. Explores communication dimensions of small-group deliberation, and presents suggestions to improve the quality of group problem solving. (Author/BH)

Reviews literature concerning newcomers in groups in different settings. Presents a general model examining factors felt to be important for successful assimilation in group psychotherapy, i.e., overcoming resistance to join group, clarifying group process, examining client's in-group behavior, and confirming client's expectations. (BH)

Describes transitional, derivative content, illustrated with two examples of the concept's implication for group work. Such content indicates heightened vulnerability and serves as a prelude to the participants' direct and explicit consideration of group issues. Four interventions for dealing with transitions (silence, reflection, interpretation,…

A model is described for changing the emphasis of training in an organization from a teaching process to one of encouraging learning. A case study gives an example of a learning circle in operation. (Author/SK)

Provides a concise overview of important conflict management concepts and strategies for those working in group settings. Presents a brief conceptual basis for understanding conflict and group memebers' behavior when in conflict, followed by specific recommendations for managing and making use of conflict in groups. (JAC)

This study examined the role of facilitators in nine virtual action learning groups. A qualitative analysis of the facilitators' interventions across all groups resulted in a typology that included group management, group process, and support interventions. A model showing the relationship among these categories proposes that effective…

Group work is clearly of value in counseling but the activities must develop more rather than less sensitivity on the part of the participants. When members get caught up in a vernacular unique unto themselves and ignore the basic meanings of feeling responses, effectiveness diminishes. (Author)