Compared data on individuals (N=23) who dropped out of postdivorce adjustment counseling groups with those who completed the programs (N=57). Results showed that dropouts had more children, less income and increased length of separation from spouse. Proposes guidelines to assist counselors in the screening process for divorce groups. (WAS)

Based on a review of the literature involving group counseling and guidance activities with learning impaired adolescent students, the article focuses on the cooperative assistance that counselors and special education teachers can provide for the learning disabled. (Author)

One consistent criticism of group involvement is poor leader preparation. The apprenticeship model provides an alternative to an experience-based training model. The development of skills should be graduated, allowing the leader to assume responsibility commensurate with level of training. (Author)

Systematic instruction in conflict management is an effective means for the group counselor to help couples resolve their conflicts and develop a support system for meaningful resolution of future conflict. With this appraoch group members help to develop new behaviors that enhance the intimacy of the marriage. (Author)

Ten basic group microskills are defined, and matched with experiential and multicultural training exercises for teaching helping skills to group workers. Argues that these exercises will provide an opportunity to include community resource persons in the multicultural training process and by mobilizing the diverse backgrounds of students within…

This article introduces the American Psychological Association's learner-centered principles and provides a brief rationale for infusing them into comprehensive guidance and counseling programs. Using small group counseling as an illustration, explains how counselors can apply a learner-centered approach to their work. (Contains 43 references.)…

Presents interview with Walter Lifton, an influential figure in group work. Discusses his accomplishments as an Association for Specialists in Group Work leader, an author, and a creator of films and film strips. Reviews his 50-year career in group work, his achievements, views, development, and what he learned from the interview process.…

Discusses the conflict between the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) requirement for a small group activity and the American Association for Counseling and Development (AACD) Ethical Standard that prohibits dual relationships. (ABL)

Describes representative single-subject research designs and related statistical procedures for group counselors to study the effects of interventions in groups. Concludes that despite limitations, single-subject designs are useful for obtaining information about intervention effects with groups in direct service contexts that can be compared to…

Claims member questions promote or impede progress in counseling groups. Contends that counselors may process inquiries more effectively when they are aware of productive qualities and patterns of questions. Concludes that questions provide a versatile intervention when applied effectively in group counseling. (Author/ABL)

Discusses a psychoeducational, experiential group for members of an alcohol treatment program which addressed loss, personal reaction to loss, and grief as a healing process. Explores the relationship between grieving and addiction, and presents the protocol for the group experience. (Author)

Contends that family therapists, with their systems epistemology, can apply their training to working with athletic teams. Revisits innovative approach to working with athletic teams from systems perspective. Presents additional interventions, focus group interview with team (postconsultation), and general principles developed in working with…

Groups can be an effective career counseling method if three important principles are followed: (1) group purpose must be clarified and understood by all members; (2) purpose must dictate structure and function; and (3) the leader must ensure the purpose is accomplished and facilitate group survival and success. (SK)

Undergraduates in group career counseling wrote essays exploring resource awareness, resource use, life roles, values, self-awareness, and empowerment and held discussions of career maturity and identity. They formulated action plans to work on the strengths and weaknesses identified. (SK)

Examines manifestations of internalized oppression within African-American women's group process and discusses ways to address this oppression. Special attention is given to the African-American female group leader. Suggestions for practice focus on recruitment and client initiation of services, confronting internalized oppression in…