Assessed the effectiveness of structured group counseling and explicit bibliotherapy compared to individual counseling/wait list for junior high school students (N=48) from changing families. Students in the prevention groups rated the help they received more positively than students counselled individually. (JAC)

The Phoenix Union High School District, Phoenix, Arizona, offers students four types of counseling support groups as part of its chemical awareness program. (DCS)

Evaluated the effectiveness of a health education group for older adults (N=20) conducted by social work students. Results showed insignificant findings: neither level of essential knowledge or mental health status improved. However, subjects already had high levels of health knowledge. (JAC)

This article outlines a group career-counseling project designed to assist minority students in developing effective job interview skills. (Author)

This book delivers state-of-the-art techniques and information for practitioners to help individuals, groups, families, and communities suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It addresses concerns about the efficacy of critical incident stress debriefing, examines the value of a variety of innovative treatment methods, and explores…

As experiential counseling gains wider acceptance, it becomes more important to operate from a structural framework promoting effective and ethical practices. This paper outlines a four-part model of experiential counseling: theoretical foundations, experiential activity and personnel, processing and communication skills, and prerequisites for…

This article cites reasons why Transactional Analysis (as described in Harris' book I'm Okay - You're Okay) is uniquely suited for group mental health counseling in student populations. Ideal in its emphasis on group counseling (the only kind practical for large student masses), its teaching-learning method, and its simplicity of language T.A.…

Discusses: (1) group success factors; (2) mutuality of problems; (3) compatibility of members; (4) size; (5) age range; (6) sex composition; (7) length of sessions; (8) duration of group; (9) physical setting; and (10) qualifications of leaders. (EK)

Several group projects are reviewed which suggest that group work, if well planned and continuous, can be a valuable tool for both trained teachers and counselors in their performance of the guidance and counseling functions, respectively. (CJ)

This article describes the innovative, short term approach of multiple family group counseling in which the counseling applies the principles and dynamics found in family and group counseling to the treatment of the student and his family. Several family units met together to discuss the problems that adversely affect the adolescent and result in…

Describes the Theme Centered Interaction (TCI) Model, which provides a method for residence hall staff to support student development processes. Discusses initiation of the theme, dynamic development, and termination of the group. Residence hall staff can readily be used as facilitators for TCI groups. (JAC)

Explored awareness of hypertension among a sample of Black, urban college students (N=419). Ascertained factors related to awareness of hypertension. Results indicated that the predominant misconception held was that hypertension only affects the elderly. Suggests group counseling methods to increase Black college students' awareness of…

Various perspectives on the training of group workers are presented in nine articles. Topics considered include: (1) problems in training hospital group leaders; (2) training leaders in a behavorial-cognitive approach; (3) micro-counseling and teacher-less approaches to training; and (4) the impact of race and gender on group work. (RC)

Describes a group treatment program for grown-up abused children. Analyzes the ways in which the effects of abuse influence group process, and how the experience of a group process assists abuse victims. Discusses skills needed by group leaders. (Author/RC)