Group therapy sessions with parents of profoundly mentally retarded children were implemented for the purpose of dealing with the significance of separation of the child from the family. These children were attending a local pediatric outpatient clinic for evaluation, treatment, and disposition. (Author)

The author presents a process for counseling individual clients in a group setting. It includes nine steps and is an active process that is goal directed for clients. (Author/HMV)

Pacing is very important to effective group counseling and, in this article, the author divides pacing into two areas: primary pacing and secondary pacing. These two areas are discussed, along with a rationale for suggested timing and effect on group members. (Author/HMV)

Group therapy participation and religious conversion have been cited as sources of personal growth by a number of formerly abusive parents. The parallels in the dynamics of change for the two kinds of experiences are discussed in the context of the factors thought to lead to abuse. (Author)

This article describes part of the process of using different experiential and therapeutic settings for patients. The authors review how they have used the Erhard Seminar Training (EST) program to compliment a family-focussed treatment program and destigmatize a patient. (Author)

The authors believe that the most imperative problem facing the investigators and consumers of group treatment research is the limited level of conceptualization within the field. They discuss the differentiation of group and individual treatment and offer a conceptualization of group treatment goals by which to consider the research. (Author)

Discusses a filial therapy model in which a parent and her child carry out play therapy in a group with other parents and children who are doing the same. Emphasis on the enhancement of parental skills in structuring environment, limitseting, and reflective listening. (Author/DOW)

A "third force" in family therapy is outlined in this paper, which combines a phenomenological-humanistic approach with a highly active-directive attempt to help family members surrender their misperceptions of themselves and others and to make profound philosophic changes in their intrapersonal and interpersonal attitudes and behaviors.…

A focused 5-year research program used a large number of clients (45), groups (10), and co-therapists (20) to assess group psychotherapy outcome in a homeogeneous diagnostic population (severly disturbed college student neurotics) and therapist-treatment modality (eclectic, interpersonal learning based, with insight and behavior change goals).…

Describes group therapy techniques involving the whole family of a child with a behavior or learning difficulty. A direct question approach is used, with major responsibility for behavior change placed upon the family. The therapist's role is minimized and the influence of parent expectation on child behavior stressed. (BF)

Twenty-five adult patients of a private psychiatric hospital participated in small groups that convened for eight sessions in order to increase skills in interpersonal problem solving. The groups repeatedly went through the steps of (a) bringing up a problem; (b) clarifying it; (c) proposing solutions; and (d) weighing the solutions. (Editor)

The present paper attempts to provide an overview of the literature on group techniques. (Author)

The study discussed here attempts to shed further light on the influences that differences in characteristics of personal-growth group participants have on the quality of their experiences. (Author)

Reports findings from a therapeutic intervention consisting of homogeneous group therapy and sexual education with same-sex therapist/clients. Female incest victims in the experimental group (N=15) showed a significant increase in positive self-esteem and developed a significantly increased knowledge of human sexuality, birth control, and venereal…

Analyzed results of a time-limited therapy group in a minimum-security correctional facility led by a highly experienced psychologist volunteer. Results suggest that positive changes in participants resulted, including reduced anxiety, increased feelings of self-acceptance and self-worth, and better coping skills for common mutual problems such as…