Four nationally recognized experts in group counseling research, practice, and training--Robert K. Conyne, Riley L. Harvill, Rosemarie S. Morganett, and D. Keith Morran--present their views of effective group leadership. A major theme emerging from these presentations is the complexity inherent in effective group leadership, and that more…

Discusses effects of school experiences, cultural differences affecting self-esteem, and group counseling for native-American children. Describes desirable characteristics of counselors for these students. Concludes that counselors can perhaps be of greatest help to these students by incorporating the unique values of their culture into the group…

University counseling centers have reported an increase in the number of eating-disordered clients at a time when counseling resources have been shrinking. This article describes a group counseling program designed to meet the varied needs of eating-disordered clients and manage the demand for services more efficiently. (Author/BF)

Discusses using family systems strategies and the genogram in group counseling to highlight family-of-origin issues with a college student population. Similarities between family therapy and group counseling are described. A case study of a student with family-of-origin concerns using a genogram to facilitate therapy is provided. (JBJ)

Applies codependency group model to families of obsessive-compulsive people based on view that these families are normal, feeling people who are trying to cope with unremitting stress. Clinical vignettes illustrate how these families are similar to families of alcoholics in their management of emotions and in their dysfunctional behaviors. (JBJ)

Provides a critical discussion of current research on the efficacy of family and group interventions for child sexual abuse victims. Treatment goals and components are described, followed by a review of relevant empirical studies. Suggestions are presented for improving the methodology of future sexual abuse intervention research. (JPS)

Outlines some of the advantages in using a group approach for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Reviews the published literature on group behavioral treatment for OCD and discusses the unique therapeutic factors associated with group treatment that provide a rationale for developing a group approach for this disorder. (RJM)

Describes the development and implementation of a group employment-counseling training program that is being used by the Canadian Employment and Immigration Commission. Discusses the theoretical materials, training schedule, and training approach. Outlines impact of the program and its implementation including concerns about integration of the…

Outlines a method of direct supervision which has been applied to group employment counseling. Focuses on a means of supervisory observation. Suggests emphasizing the development of a positive context, minimizing the intrusiveness of the observation, and formulating the debriefing using a strength challenge format to effectively utilize this…

Concern circles provide a comfortable approach to classroom counseling. A first grade teacher describes how she provided a support network to deal with students' emotional concerns. The 15-minute sessions, held each morning, allowed the children to take a more active role in resolving their own conflicts. (SM)

Describes program created in junior high school setting to help students who had achieved poorly for a variety of reasons. Focuses on the program that articulates both group guidance and group counseling in a structured format with low-achieving ninth grade students. Discusses evaluation of program and success as intervention with low-achieving…

Describes specific applications of techniques for working with undermotivated students. The techniques described can be used in the classroom or with small groups of targeted students. Included are descriptions of the use of guided fantasy, discussion, a focus on behaviors, positive affirmations, and visualizations. (NB)

Presents a HIV/AIDS preventive counseling protocol developed for use with African American young adults that makes use of hip-hop music. Contends that an increased understanding of the relationships that many African American young adults have with hip-hop music may be used by disease prevention personnel to educate these populations about…

Evaluates a new approach to improving sibling relationships in which social skills training was used to coach small groups of children (n=21) in prosocial sibling behaviors. Results show that children in the training group exhibited increased warmth, decreased rivalry, fewer problematic sibling behaviors, and a reduced status/power differential…

The issues facing sexual minority youth are reviewed. A group-counseling model tested at a public high school is presented. Counseling issues include homophobia, loneliness, isolation, identity issues, alienation from family, suicide, and drug and alcohol abuse. The structure and process for support-group operation is presented; sensitive issues…