Presents an interview with Arthur M. Horne, chair of the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services at the University of Georgia. In the interview, Horne discusses his work with families, conduct disorders of children, multicultural issues, a social learning approach to groups, and recent developments in group work. (Author/NB)

Surveyed a sample of the Association for Specialists in Group Work members (n=178) to obtain information regarding research activities and attitudes related to research groups. Results revealed that slightly more than one-third had conducted research with groups during past two years and nonpractitioners were more likely than practitioners or…

Describes a stress management program for older adults, discusses the advantages and limitations of using peer counselors, and makes suggestions for professionals who work with both older adults and peer counselors. Notes benefits of program include reinforcement of participants' coping skills and opportunity for peer interaction. (Author/NB)

Explores the use of the Bible as a resource in therapy. Provides a Bible Resource Subject Index, and offers several techniques on the use of the Bible in individual and group therapy. (SR)

Examined use of themes in reminiscence therapy groups for older women. Themes used in protocols for three research studies were analyzed. Results revealed that, for one of the three studies, the female participants' (n=67) most-discussed themes were favorite holiday, first pet, and first job. (Author/NB)

Through the voices of prominent practitioners, this article explores the ways group leaders create a sense of community in their groups and, in turn, become part of a professional community. Group leaders' personal transformations have led to social changes in their group work and interpersonal lives. (Author/MKA)

Presents the Corrective Feedback Self-Efficacy Instrument (CFSI), which measures counselor trainees' self-efficacy for giving corrective feedback in counselor training groups. Uses of the CFSI to increase awareness of counselor trainees' self-efficacy and to plan instruction in counselor training are discussed. (Author/GCP)

Describes the process of setting up on-line support groups using The Palace, an Internet software that establishes a graphical room for the group. Describes the process of installing the software and illustrates operating it during the group. Discusses considerations for group planning including selection of leader, selection and orientation of…

Reacts to Waldo and Bauman's Goals and Process (GAP) matrix for groups article in terms of its usefulness to student-development educators leading psychoeducational groups. Briefly describes the context within which student-development educators do psychoeducational group work. Provides a perspective on applying the proposed matrix and discusses…

Describes how six females with cancer were brought together through teleconferencing. Outcomes of their association confirm that teleconferencing is an excellent means of providing short-term process work, helping to reduce the isolation felt by cancer patients. States that teleconferencing is a cost-effective and time-effective way of bringing…

Presents the 2000 revision of the Association for Specialists in Group Work's (ASGW) Professional Standards for the Training of Group Workers. The core standards express ASGW's view on the minimum training in group work all programs in counseling should provide. Specialization standards provide a framework for documenting the training philosophy,…

Beginning group leaders are frequently called on to process significant events in a group, although little information exists in the literature that directly discusses how to perform this important group function. Offers a conceptual map for leaders to follow in processing group events. Provides examples of specific interventions that can be used…

Discusses the process of conceptualizing and planning psychoeducational groups, particularly the difficulty of determining the appropriate order or sequence of group session topics and structured exercises. Provides a specific model for group counselors to follow for conceptualizing and developing all types of psychoeducational groups. (Contains…

The process-observer method of group training was evaluated. Disruption of group content and process was found to be less with the use of a process observer than with an observer. Process observers found the experience useful for their development as group leaders. Results and future directions are discussed. (Author/EMK)

The demographics in the United States are rapidly changing. Despite these well-documented shifts in ethnicity and race, there remain gaps in the research, practice, and training that address relevant multicultural issues in group counseling. This article addresses the challenges in incorporating multicultural issues in training group counselors,…