Presents a model for a sexual assault survivors' group (SASG), which posits that the aftermath of the sexual assualt can be resolved. Describes issues for leaders, selection of members, setting, format and themes, and group development issues such as bonding, establishing closeness, and letting-go. (LLL)

Assessed whether depressed geriatric patients (N=33) would respond to group psychotherapy and, if they would respond differently to cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic modes. Results indicated that patients showed statistically and clinically significant reductions on observer-rated measures of depression and anxiety, as well as on self-report…

Goals and procedures of 10 group counseling sessions are discussed, touching on aspects of children's feelings toward the parents and the separation/divorce. (Author/CL)

Provides a model for pregroup training and ongoing supervision of master's-level group leaders of career awareness and self-exploration (CASE) groups. Results are reported. (Author)

Presents a structured group design for developing group activities to meet the needs of disabled populations. Describes an assertiveness training group for 12 college students in wheelchairs, which dealt with relationships with attendants and able-bodied persons as well as building support groups. (JAC)

A half-day structured learning program for high school students unable to function adequately in mainstream settings is described. Key ingredients include a weekly student-staff meeting, goal setting and goal checking, behavioral checklists, group counseling in the form of a Human Relations course, and academic modifications. (JW)

Examined the differential impact of an experimental program in group career counseling and a control group of undergraduate students (N=30) on a measure of career development. Results indicated that career exploration groups may facilitate the career development of undergraduates. (LLL)

Outlines a group program for overcoming procrastination and suggests options for counselors to use with procrastinators. The first two sessions stress goal setting and strategies to alleviate procrastination, while the last four weeks continue goals and management strategies. A number of techniques are described. (JAC)

Describes the group counseling program at the House of Shalom Youth Centre in Ontario. The goals of the program are to facilitate mastery of normative developmental crises and to establish coping skills to meet present and future environmental demands. (JAC)

The issues dealt with in contemporary films portray a variety of social problems. Counselors can use films to discuss the issues dramatized, facilitate responses to the situations experienced, and encourage consideration of alternative responses. (Author)

When counselor educators carefully design a group-counseling course that focuses on personal growth, an increase in self awareness on the part of counselors-in-training can occur, in addition to the acquisition of new counseling skills. This article describes such a course. (Author/HMV)

This study evaluates the effect of treatment components through a secondary analysis of data from the National Treatment Improvement Evaluation Study (NTIES). The study examines the relationship between treatment components, client-level factors, and treatment outcomes, and how these relationships vary by treatment modality. It seeks to understand…

This manual provides counselors in schools and agency settings with a hands-on, concrete set of materials to use in group work with children of divorce. The materials help counselors develop a comprehensive psychoeducational group work program that allows them to assess the specific needs of children of divorce, provide a psychoeducational group…

In the mid 1980's some of the counselors on Guam began to explore oppressive family patterns. This resulted in major legislative, child welfare, and law enforcement changes, as well as a quest for treatment strategies that would meet the needs of this unique multi-cultural population. This paper discusses the use of experiential, culture-sensitive…

The use of community resources during the orientation component of the Portland, Maine Work incentive Program is described. The company or agency representative (from Community Mental Health Clinic, State Employment Services, local businesses, etc.) is introduced to the group by the Counselor. He then discusses his organization (its services,…