Focuses on role of interpersonal influence as a curative factor in group psychotherapy. Emphasizes that self awareness gained through self-observation and feedback about how one is perceived and experienced by others in group, promotes change. Describes interdependent and reciprocal ways in which participants influence one another and evoke…

Examined relationships between attraction to group and individual outcome in groups and between group cohesiveness and individual outcome in groups in four groups of 27 graduate students participating in a group psychotherapy experiential training program. Results revealed that attraction to group and group cohesiveness were both related to…

Recommends the use of adventure activities, put in a systematic sequence for success, in counseling groups. Structured exercises can be useful in confronting many interpersonal issues. Two case examples are used to describe the adaptation of adventure activities to group counseling with couples and single-parent-adolescent families. (Author/KS)

Compared (a) three vocational assessment batteries, (b) structured individual counseling and unstructured individual counseling, and (c) mixed-sex versus same sex career groups in terms of their usefulness, educational value, and enjoyability as perceived by gifted adolescents. Students preferred a test battery consisting of the Self-Directed…

Surveyed counselor educators from 157 institutions to assess knowledge and clinical practice in training group counselors. Presents survey data and a critical analysis of the Professional Standards for Training Group Counselors. Offers recommendations for training programs and for the Association for Specialists in Group Work. (MCF)

A behavior management support group involving a psychologist and other school staff uses video recordings of students to help deal with the behavior problems of pupils with severe learning disabilities. (CL)

Describes the use of the "Let's Be A Group" activity in providing a vehicle for group facilitators' appropriate interventions and participants' personal and group insights. The board game includes questions dealing with structure, information, intimacy and insight. An informal evaluation by 25 school counselors was positive. (JAC)

Describes the counseling services of Northern New Mexico Community College (NNMCC). Covers NNMCC's assumptions regarding counseling, mission, current counseling services, goals, and limitations posed by the present counseling structure. Proposes a proactive delivery mode based on group instruction in response to fiscal constraints. (DMM)

Describes a group training program in parenting skills for single parents (N=45), emphasizing parent-child communication, child management, and problem-solving skills. Program evaluation indicated improvements in parents' skills and their children's behavior. The group also provided a support system, and positive reinforcement for members' role as…

This investigation attempted to determine whether fourth-grade children (N=139) categorized by sex and referral status for group counseling could be distinguished by the variables of socioeconomic status, self-concept, dependency, locus of control, ability, need achievement, peer acceptance, generalized anxiety, and problem behavior that…

Describes a behavior-modification program used effectively with elementary school underachievers (Grades 3-6). (HMV)

The "Magic Circle" program is used with deaf children in an effort to improve self concepts and interpersonal relationships and also to improve language growth. The "Magic Circle" program is described in detail. (HMV)

This third edition is designed to be used as a primary source for traditional courses in group counseling. Providing a thorough discussion of the rationale for using group counseling, this book examines the differing approaches of each author to group counseling, outlines practical suggestions on the skills needed for effective facilitation of…

The author suggests that a systems theory of counseling should have an adequate theoretical foundation in the way various types of systems handle information. Using the works of W. R. Ashby as a basis, the paper is a beginning attempt to establish this foundation. It describes how information can be used to maintain homeostasis and protect key…

The results of this investigation demonstrated that knowledge about drugs can be transmitted as effectively to students through traditional classroom techniques as through relationship group counseling or model reinforcement group counseling. (Author)