In this interview, Dr. Irvin Yalom, director of the Adult Psychiatry Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine, discusses his beginnings as a group psychotherapist, current issues in group work, and the future of group work. (Author/TE)

Asserts that family theory and techniques can be helpful in understanding and helping individuals in groups. Explores the utility of family theory as a resource in group counseling by delineating its relevance to process, content, and techniques. Concludes with list of guidelines and precautions to observe when using family-based group techniques.…

Investigated resolution of prejudice in latency-age children (N=8) who were participants in a short-term therapy group. Found results corroborated hypothesis that children who were part of an exercise in which they were excluded would become more sensitive to the feelings of children from other ethnic groups. (ABL)

Examines the effectiveness of group interpersonal therapy (IPT) in treating overweight, binge-eating patients. Participants were randomly allocated to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or to an assessment-only group. After 12 weeks, those who did not respond to CBT were assigned 12 weeks of IPT. IPT led to no further improvement. (JPS)

Data on nearly 400 preadolescents from a study, conducted over 3 years, of the effects of group psychotherapy on close same-gender friendships show that girls grow in intimacy whether treated or not, but only treated boys show such growth. (SLD)

Compared sex offenders who received DepoProvera to group who had same clinical and legal problems but who refused pharmacotherapy. Both groups received group therapy, individual therapy, and sometimes family therapy. Results indicated that possible factors signifying increased likelihood of reoffense were high initial plasma testosterone,…

Examined role of group therapy, specifically marathon group work, as treatment of choice for drug-addicted individuals. Explored specific behavioral characteristics of drug-addicted population in interaction with specific therapeutic factors. Findings from 12 inmates who participated in group therapy supported the treatment value of the marathon…

Assigned 96 inpatients in alcoholism treatment to aftercare group treatment with either coping skills training or interactional therapy. Survival analyses using two-year outcome data provided evidence for durability of matching interaction effects. Individuals scoring high on sociopathy or global psychopathology had better outcomes in coping…

Examined effects of preparer (leader versus other personnel) and modality (group versus individual) on expectations about therapy, anxiety, group and individual functioning, and leader functioning in group therapy preparation program. Findings from 32 graduate students revealed that preparation can have positive effect on clients' beliefs,…

Suggests that existential concepts can be useful in group therapy with exiting Christian Fundamentalists. Defines fundamentalism and discusses the human dilemma from the existential perspective. Proposes ways of applying existential principles as an alternative to fundamentalist interpretations of being, anxiety, crisis, and freedom and…

Similarities and differences between group dynamics of women in all-African-American and all-White therapy groups are presented and discussed. White members attended more frequently and consistently. African-American women were more responsive to others' expressions of positive emotions and anger and focused more on day-to-day issues; Whites…

Describes group work designed to promote spiritual development with drug and alcohol abusers. Provides a definition of spirituality. Discusses research that relates to the spiritual development of members of drug and alcohol groups. Compares the ways that group work and Alcoholics Anonymous promote spiritual development. (Author/MKA)

The Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) has endorsed this document with the recognition that issues of diversity affect group process and dynamics, group facilitation, training, and research. These principles have been written as guidelines and represent ASGW's commitment to becoming increasingly aware, knowledgeable, and skillful in…

Reviews characteristics of pervasive developmental disorder and Asperger's disorder in the context of social work. The current literature and the roles of the social worker are discussed relative to education, case management, family therapy, individual therapy, and group work. (DB)

Defines "therap-e-mail," a form of therapy developed for use in an Internet-based counseling service. Addresses concerns and offers solutions to two major challenges raised by other professionals. Discusses five significant advantages of therap-e-mail and describes the need for research and the implications for guidance and counseling. (Author/MKA)