An experiment was conducted to verify two basic assumptions of the risk-responsibility conceptual framework. Results suggest the necessity of considering the positive or negative evaluative content in the statement when talking about the risk associated with modes of communication in group psychotherapy. (Author)

Both treatment groups, conducted by the same leader, received the same sequence of group exercises. A significant group effect indicated that both groups increased their self-actualization scores from the pretest. No significant differences were found between the two experimental groups on self-actualization or perceived adjustment to life events.…

Based on a 1974 nationwide survey, this paper describes the characteristics of 1,669 women in consciousness-raising (CR) groups. Most women in the survey are White, middle- and upper-middle class women who joined their first CR group during the 1970's. (Author)

The model of family functioning being presented is the product of over 20 years of research in clinical work with family units. The model uses a general systems theory approach in an attempt to describe the structure, organization, and transactional patterns of the family unit. (Author)

Discusess the nature of Rogerian theory and group work in this comment on an article by Boy and a reaction by Bozarth. (Author/ABB)

Assigned 43 chronic pain patients to couples group treatment, patient-only group treatment, or waiting-list control. The 16-hour cognitive-behavioral program produced reduction in pain, spouse-observed pain behavior, physical and psychosocial dysfunction, marital satisfaction, and use of health care resources. Spouse involvement did not facilitate…

Results did not support the hypothesis that group participation would produce greater change in self-actualization than an untreated control nor were there differential effects among the types of sensitivity groups. (Author)

In doubling, the double served both as an auxiliary ego for the patient and as a model from which the withdrawn patient learned effective group participation skills. Results of the study demonstrated significant increases in participation for subjects in both experimental groups using doubling. (Author)

Mandatory group therapy sessions for serious underachievers with high potential at Ithaca College are described. (JW)

A social caseworker and a rehabilitation counselor led a group of eight visually impaired adults who were in various stages of the rehabilitation process. Combining the disciplines of casework and rehabilitation counseling was designed to assist clients in establishing or reestablishing their independence and sense of purpose. (Author)

Examines contextual and process similarities and differences in group and family therapy, with emphasis on Yalom's group therapy and structural, strategic, and symbolic-experiential family therapy. (Author)

Describes why group therapy is fun and entertaining, focusing on three elements: irony, paradox, and the absurd. Defines each of the three elements and provides examples of each in therapy. (ABL)

Lists 21 new publications in group work, of which 9 are reviewed. Those discussed include publications on group counseling and psychotherapy, structured groups, support groups, psychodrama, and social group work. (Author/NB)

Describes the use of poetry writing in work with delinquent female adolescents as a therapeutic method allowing deep rooted feelings and experiences to be expressed, and advancing group cohesion and universality. (SR)

Describes the ways in which the use of poetry in group therapy facilitates therapeutic goals consistent with interpersonal theory. Discusses the relationship between poetic interventions and I. D. Yalom's therapeutic factors, and offers a case example of an in-patient therapy group. (SR)