The literature is extensive about explanatory behavioral and social effects with an individual or micro focus. A somewhat less programmatic literature exits in social justice that considers systemic or macro factors: for example, mental health service and its structures that perpetuate inequity and disparity in service delivery. Social privilege…

This article describes a solution-focused and Ericksonian group counseling model that can be used with adolescent girls who have been sexually abused. An overview of the components of this approach is provided. A postintervention focus group provided additional results and ideas for the future development of the group counseling model.

This digest focuses on group counseling and how counselors can learn to lead groups effectively. There is a natural tendency for people to gather in groups for mutually beneficial purposes. A section on beginning counseling groups stresses the importance of pregroup planning. A number of issues that can affect the effectiveness of groups are…

The phenomenological-existential therapy known as gestalt therapy sees awareness as its major goal. Clients are helped to become aware of what they are doing, how they are doing it, and how they can change themselves while, at the same time, learning to accept and value themselves. An important topic in the gestalt group process is the key…

This monograph will examine group work along a continuum of content, process, and technique, based upon a philosophy that recognizes and places its stress upon the responsibility, integrity, and decision making ability of the individual. The first chapter, titled "Group Guidance," will contain a general discussion of the content to which this…

Presents a rationale for group psychotherapy with eating disorder victims and discusses therapists' characteristics and style, and group climate and strategies. Suggests specific interventions for each complex counseling issue. (LLL)

Uses acronym GROUP ETHICS to describe training knowledge and skill competencies for ethical counseling in groups. Concludes guidelines for individuals in training to be group counselors are too vague and thus allow neophyte leaders to place themselves in ethical jeopardy. (ABL)

Presents a strategy for teaching group counseling skills to beginning group leaders in which leaders receive on-the-spot, unplanned feedback from an "assistant coach" (counselor educator) that seems to foster learning. Presents portions of an actual group counseling transcript. (Author/PVV)

Presents interview with Merle Ohlsen, a leader in the development of group counseling who contributed a dozen books and more than 100 articles to the professional literature and served in a number of offices within the counseling field. Addresses early developments in group counseling and changing standards of training and professional practice.…

Presents interview conducted with C. H. Patterson, a leader in the field of counseling, which focuses on the counseling profession in general and group counseling in particular. Provides personalized view of significant events in Patterson's professional career and important issues involving group counseling. (Author/NB)

Presents considerations and strategies for conceptualizing, recognizing, and modifying defense mechanisms through the group counseling process. Provides awareness of defense mechanisms in planning for and implementation of group counseling, describes interaction patterns for identifying defenses among group participants, and clarifies modification…

Surveys literature on groups for persons in correctional institutions. Discusses treatment issues and research findings. Examines purposes for and timing of counseling, understanding offenders' views and objectives, focuses, therapeutic factors, and ethical issues in groups. Reviews group work with sex offenders, driving while intoxicated…

Presents part one of a two-part series which explores the benefits of conducting concurrent interventions for children and parents from divorced families. Offers various suggestions for organizing a children's group including how to decide on an intervention and a setting as well as how to screen. Discusses format and techniques for use in the…