The object of this study was to examine the effects of in vivo systematic desensitization and systematic desensitization with symbolic modeling on college students who participated in counseling groups on death and dying. No significant differences were found between the treatment groups and control groups. (Author)

A brief historical perspective of research confirms the necessity of including children in discussions about death education. A taped counseling session with several preadolescent boys demonstrates the importance of accepting the deep feelings and fears that children must deal with in order to be free from unnatural anxiety about death. (Author)

The authors propose a two-phase model of group counseling that is structured and involves simultaneously teaching and applying counseling skills to real-life problems of the members of the group. (Author)

Uses knowledge about group developmental stages as an aid in diagnosing group and individual status and movement, in planning the course of the group, and in aiding its progress. (Author/ABB)

Addresses the specific needs of a clearly delineated population of individuals who are finding difficulty adjusting to the irrevocable, but often unwanted, loss of a partner through separation or divorce. Describes emotionally attached or ambivalent persons and their problems. Discusses group work with these individuals, including group…

Addresses the role of metaphoric expression in groups, providing a rationale for its therapeutic potential and suggesting methods for illuminating it as a means of understanding and promoting group development. Several case examples are provided. (Author)

Describes neurolinguistic programming (NLP) in the context of group counseling. NLP is a model of communication that focuses on verbal and nonverbal patterns of behaviors as well as on the structures and processes of human subjectivity. Five stages of group development are described, and specific NLP techniques appropriate to the various stages…

Contains edited excerpts from a panel discussion held at the 1984 American Association for Counseling and Development convention and sponsored by the Association for Specialists in Group Work. Focuses on the therapeutic process in family and group counseling and on the delineation of the similarities and differences in the group dynamics in the…

Presents a model for understanding how individuals manifest conflict in group psychotherapy and the major changes in technique following from this model. Proposes that individuals make unconscious decisions to expose conflict when it is safe to do so, as opposed to traditional dynamic theory. A clinical example demonstrates technical innovations…

Examines the proposition that members of a group unconsciously displace the shadow of the group onto other groups to reduce feelings of internal conflict and threat within the group. Characteristics of the group shadow, as well as its psychodynamic function within and between groups are described. (Author/BL)

Members of personal growth groups were more accepting of positive feedback than of negative feedback; however, receiver defensiveness levels were not related to feedback acceptance. (Author)

The dynamics of perfectionistic thinking as a cognitive style among beginning group leaders are discussed. Suggestions for dealing with the potentially destructive aspects of perfectionistic thinking patterns are also outlined. (Author)

Describes transitional, derivative content, illustrated with two examples of the concept's implication for group work. Such content indicates heightened vulnerability and serves as a prelude to the participants' direct and explicit consideration of group issues. Four interventions for dealing with transitions (silence, reflection, interpretation,…

Academic success groups were implemented for middle school students with failing grades in which time management and study skills were emphasized. Students set their own goals, invited classroom teachers to respond to questions, and examined roles of ancillary school personnel. (CL)

Provides a concise overview of important conflict management concepts and strategies for those working in group settings. Presents a brief conceptual basis for understanding conflict and group memebers' behavior when in conflict, followed by specific recommendations for managing and making use of conflict in groups. (JAC)