Examined the internal consistency and factor structure of the Group Counselor Behavior Rating Form. Findings from 140 graduate students suggest a relatively high degree of internal consistency. Four factors (interventions, facilitative conditions, application of theory, and professionalism) were identified that accounted for 58.9 percent of the…

Devised method for evaluating the experiential elements used in teaching group counseling. Analyzed questionnaire administered to group theories class and group dynamics class. Findings suggest that, in general, the experiential strategies were perceived by students as useful in learning group counseling concepts. (Author/PVV)

Presents group counseling strategies for working with clients who have sustained myocardial infarctions, or heart attacks. MI victims can be assisted with transition from hospital, readjustment to daily life, coping with fears and frustrations of life and the illness. Advantages of counseling, primary goals, and common topics are discussed.…

Outlines 12 sessions provided for adopted children, who make up a disproportionately large number of children in psychological distress. Although not all children were ready to share their feelings, all children benefited from the group. Suggests that sessions can be adapted for older students. (Author/JDM)

Describes a four-stage model based on cognitive appraisal theory that attempts to specify the precise links between cognitive evaluations of events and resultant discrete emotions. Presents a case study with multicultural group members, which suggests that use of the model may be particularly constructive with these groups. By identifying linkages…

Describes a model for school-based group designed to enhance the social and coping skills of depressed or subclinically depressed middle-school students. Details goals for treatment and correspondent topics, techniques, and homework assignments in a format that accommodates the school setting. Weekly themes reflect central features of coping skill…

Discusses how elementary school counselors can best promote personal and social development of children through group work, in which peers contribute to development. Proposes that a group focused on developing empathic skill helps children move beyond egocentrism and build the foundation for social skills. Presents a psychoeducational group model…

Reviews the literature on technology-based groups and presents the results of a survey of group practitioners which focused on their experiences with telephone and computer groups and other factors. Results show that this technology increased accessibility, convenience, and anonymity. Discusses implications of using telephones and computers for…

A model is presented for a telephone support group for bereaved mothers scattered geographically. Twelve monthly sessions are described, including the plan for the group and examples of conversations and insights. Group dynamics are discussed. The descriptive data and discussion of process provide an evaluation of group effectiveness. (EMK)

Examines Simulated Group Counseling (SGC), a training model for graduate-level group workers. During a four-year period, 98 graduate students participated in 12 role-played SGC groups. SGC followed a model of group development and was highly consistent with expected changes in non-role-played groups. Discusses SGC advantages, especially related to…

Group counseling with black adolescent substance users has been noticeably absent from the literature. Addresses some critical issues and provides some recommendations, based on personal clinical experience, when providing counseling with this population. (Author)

A model for incorporating feature films into a course for training group facilitators is presented. Using cognitive-learning theories, the authors describe how films may be used as an advanced organizer, as the basis for student learning assessment, or as examples of specific theory in action. Specific examples are provided. (Author/EMK)

Violations of alcohol policies constitute most of the judicial referrals on college campuses. Many counseling centers provide alcohol education as the primary sanction for these violations. These classes are often ineffective. This article presents a new alcohol education model that uses group counseling with peer counselors. (Contains 16…

The application of Gestalt dreamwork was explored with counselor education students and professors at two Taiwan universities. The literature indicates Asians are reluctant to disclose personal matters or to display emotions. Contrary to expectations, the Taiwanese participants readily enacted roles, were personally open, and expressed intense…

This article describes an eight-session psychoeducational group for aggressive adolescent girls. The content of the group sessions is based on research that has identified gender-specific issues related to aggression in adolescent girls, such as gender-role socialization, childhood abuse, relational aggression, horizontal violence, and girl…