Describes a counseling program using a group counseling procedure for decreasing fighting and injurious physical contact among elementary school boys. No evaluation was done. (Author)

This book review describes a comprehensive resource book on a variety of approaches to groupwork in the secondary school. (GO)

Examined the effect that a career counseling program using specific concepts from social influence theory (i.e., perceived need, counselor interpretation, and encouragement for reattribution) had on career decisiveness of student clients (N=100). Results support the use of social influence principles in the context of career counseling in a group.…

Nine career groups totaling 47 college students completed the How Career Groups Work Questionnaire. Results indicate career group participants highly value change mechanisms involving expressing feelings, universality, cohesion, and taking responsibility for oneself. (CH)

Evaluated the effectiveness of group interventions for caregivers of elderly dementia patients. Indicated that, although caregivers rated the groups as quite helpful, group participation did not lead to improvements on objective measures of depression, life satisfaction, social support, or coping variables. (Author/ABB)

Used meta-analysis to study the clinical significance of psychotherapy for symptoms of unipolar depression, using the Beck Depression Inventory. Results indicated that psychotherapy produces outcomes of moderate clinical significance which are well-maintained at follow-up, that individual therapy is associated with greater clinical significance…

Presents a framework for extending the Tuckman model of developmental sequence in small groups. Considers Tuckman's stages of forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning lacking in descriptive depth and clear definition. Gathered and organized group dynamics graduate students' assessments of characteristics of stages over five-year…

Examined the effectiveness of group counseling, focusing on elimination of self defeating behaviors in 60 learning disabled children. Results of pre- and posttest measures indicated that compared to controls, children in the counseling group had higher aspirations, lower anxiety, and significantly higher internal locus of control scores. (JAC)

To assess the effect of feedback combinations in group interactions, 28 college students participated in a two hour workshop and then completed feedback ratings. Results indicated differences in credibility, desirability, cohesion, and evaluation, with the positive-negative-positive feedback combination being most effective. (BL)

Reports results of a survey of college and university programs (N=76) for the preparation of group counselors as represented by persons who are jointly members of the Association for Specialists in Group Work and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Discusses program characteristics and training and assessment methods and…

Examined the impact of group counseling on the school performance of 82 children of divorcing families. Results indicated children in the experimental group showed greatest evidence of gain, and children whose parents were simultaneously involved made the best improvements. Recommendations for the school role are given. (BL)

Examined the effects of six small-group counseling sessions on elementary school students (N=118) who were identified as having negative attitudes about school. Discusses the content of the six sessions, which lasted 30-45 minutes each. Results showed 60 percent of students receiving counseling felt the sessions increased their liking of school.…

Describes children's responses to divorce at ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12 and discusses three counseling components for children of divorced parents: (1) group counseling to develop problem-solving skills; (2) counselor/parent discussions focusing on helping the children; and (3) teacher education to support the child. (ABL)

A sample of 24 students, in both group and individual vocational counseling, showed decreases in career indecision and personal indecision. (Author)

Reviews the difficulties and coping strategies of adolescent children of divorced parents. Describes a counseling group for eight high school students which was effective in helping students understand their feelings and control their anger. The school setting can provide a structured, secure environment to implement anticipatory guidance. (JAC)