Describes the use of the research and theory about affect regulation and attachment strategies of families to develop a low-cost multiple-family group intervention for incarcerated adolescents and their parents. Reviews the research that underlies the intervention, describes the development of the videotapes used, discusses the intervention…

Describes student activities which focus upon cooperation and communication skills and provide students with opportunity to practice these skills with classmates. Claims these activities are designed to promote the group process and the development of sufficient rapport so that students can readily engage in group discussion and problem solving.…

Distressed couples (N=15) were randomly assigned to group, conjoint, or waiting list conditions. Behavioral communication treatment package administered over eight sessions and was evaluated via multidimensional assessments was found to be highly effective modality for resolution of marital dysfunction. Both group and conjoint treatments were…

The Purdue Stepped Approach Model integrates career development and mental health counseling in a five-step continuum: (1) minimal intervention (e.g., career days, workshops); (2) media-assisted self-instruction; (3) minimal contact (single or periodic counseling sessions); (4) group counseling; and (5) individual counseling. (SK)

Examined effects of using Hammond's (1981) method of aiding children of divorce through group counseling. Findings from 39 children in grades 4, 5, and 6 revealed that the 8-week program was successful in favorably altering the children's self-concepts. (NB)

Describes gender role workshop for adults using phases of the gender role journey, including workshop's assumptions, norms, and media. Presents evaluation of participants (N=84) which indicated they were affected personally and professionally over the various time periods. (Author/ABL)

Suggests a combination of family therapy and group counseling in the treatment of chemically dependent adolescents. Explores the development of the individual in the family and examines the literature on therapeutic factors present in group and family therapy. Includes example for practitioners interested in combining group and family therapy…

Presents a group approach for working with incarcerated male perpetrators of incest or incest-like crimes. Describes program being pilot tested in the New York State prison system. Provides suggestions for interviewing group members, describes treatment approach, and discusses termination guidelines. (Author/ABL)

Compared two peer-led and two professionally led counseling groups during a three-day retreat of an adolescent student organization. Found groups led by professional counselors were more therapeutic, risk oriented, and less socially oriented than groups led by peer counselors. (Author/ABL)

Explores the use of group counseling as one intervention strategy for dealing with suicidal adolescents. Presents the scope of adolescent suicide; explores resistance to starting groups for suicidal adolescents; and discusses counselor characteristics, group composition, appropriate group goals, and techniques appropriate for use with this…

The article critically examines 35 years of literature on group counseling with visually impaired people and points to the lack of methodologically sound research. Several methodological designs yielding interpretable results are suggested for future research. (DB)

Describes the group process, specifically as it evolved with respect to anger in cardiac transplantation recipients and their families. Discusses the implications of these findings for professionals working in group settings with recipients and their families. (JBJ)

Sees art therapy as well-suited to needs of grieving women. Presents information on perinatal death and usefulness of group art therapy as intervention within framework of new psychology of women. Client art expressions illustrate how women have used art therapy to work through their grief and move toward deeper sense of personal empowerment and…

Fifteen adult female incest survivors participated in study which employed control group and two experimental groups. Participants rated significance of curative factors of catharsis, cohesion, and insight in their treatment. Results indicated that group art therapy, using series of structured tasks, increased value assigned to each of these…

Used a solution-oriented therapeutic group process in which substance abuse clients' projections into the future help provide a more manageable present. Reunion groups are created by group members and facilitators, who act as if clients have been successful in their lives for a specified time period and that participants are returning for a…