Examines use of traditional group psychotherapy format for specific purpose of helping religious and faith development in spiritually troubled clients. Reviews the historical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations of the interreligious encounter group concept. Explores the dynamics of the group process and suggests experiences that help the…

Found participants (N=28) in alcohol treatment groups showed decreases in denial of drinking problems and decreases in psychopathology following 12 weeks of group counseling. Determined greater self-acceptance was associated with experiencing acceptance by group and with greater decreases in denial; decreases in denial and psychopathology were…

Focuses on the "here-and-now" interactional experience in group counseling, and elaborates on the importance of counselors preparing members for this dynamic to optimize active participation. Reviews norms of group behaviors and possible leader responses, process illumination methods, and preparation of a written guide for members. (PVV)

Describes how counselors can prepare for hearing problems among their older clients. Notes six ways to improve physical environment and suggests five behavioral techniques. Some useful group techniques are noted and threats to group cohesion are described. Four useful information sources are provided for further assistance in dealing with hearing…

Discusses addictive model of compulsive sex among some homosexual men. Describes commonalities between two most prevalent and successful approaches used to treat this disorder: group treatment and self-help Twelve Step addictive model. Contends that, whether compulsive sexual behavior is accepted as an addiction, the addictive model itself seems…

Investigated whether men (N=14) between ages 30 and 50 were able to increase their level of affective expressiveness as measured by both self-report and behavioral tests after participation in multimodal group intervention based on Social Learning Theory principles and targeted at changing expressiveness. Found men learned to express feelings…

In this interview, Dr. Irvin Yalom, director of the Adult Psychiatry Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine, discusses his beginnings as a group psychotherapist, current issues in group work, and the future of group work. (Author/TE)

Presents a model for supervision of group counselors focusing on the parallel process between the supervisory and counseling relationships. Identifies different foci of supervision based on present stage of the group and its counselor and the resulting parallel tasks. A case example is presented and discussed. (Author/TE)

Identifies factors in group counseling contributing to negative outcome defined as dropping out of a group or sustaining psychological damage as a result of group participation. Suggests preventive measures for both group leaders and participants. (Author/ABL)

A "Healthy Thinking" group, based on a modified Aaron Beck Cognitive Therapy model, teaches depressed clients to realistically appraise their experiences by monitoring and changing distorted thinking. Clients learn that situational stress activates long held assumptions (negative beliefs) leading to distorted thinking and ultimately…

Focuses on validity of measures of service delivery. Examines claims relating to benefits of attending self-help groups on mental health functioning of individuals with depression or manic depression. Discusses questions related to individual patterns of attendance, generalization of intervention's effects, and migration from "home" to other…

Describes a group format, conducted in a high school setting, for counseling adolescent girls who live in father-custody families. Includes a brief related literature review. Outlines activities for eight group sessions. States that common concerns include abandonment, separation from siblings, isolation, caretaking, and relationships with…

Suggests and describes a six-session group for people with AIDS. Each session is related to a theoretical base and includes a related activity. Sessions are intended to meet psychological needs of the dying. In evaluations, participants recommend the format to others with AIDS. Includes 25 references. (Author/CRR)

Assigned college students (n=48) to anger reduction for cognitive-relaxation coping skills counseling group; time-limited, anger-focused, process-oriented counseling group; or uncounseled control group. Found that both counseling groups led to significant reductions on trait, state, and person-specific measures of anger and on nontargeted general…

Describes a group counseling experience using a modified remotivation and structured reminiscence format with 6 elderly female nursing home residents (ages 85-99). Concludes that, because of its interpersonal-interactive nature, group counseling may be most beneficial therapeutic modality for the elderly. (Author/NB)