Warns that the silence that occurs during group counseling may or may not be therapeutic. Silence breaker interventions are needed when judged by the group leader to be nonproductive. Presents examples of how to prevent or stop nontherapeutic silences. (Author/JAC)

The author offers a brief introduction to some of the basic tenets of Gestalt therapy, noting goals that are similar to those in counseling theories. He also suggests several interventions from Gestalt therapy to be considered for group counseling and discusses their applications. (Author)

The author examines the causes behind disadvantaged adults. Counseling is definitely needed to combat these causes. (MR)

Presents current perspectives on legal liability of group counseling in private practice settings. Discusses ethical and legal cases, confidentiality, duty to protect, and fee billing practices. Concludes, although practitioners cannot provide competent service if they have to worry about potential litigious clients, a little care to avoid…

Describes the function of group metaphors, lists their uses in group process, and briefly explores several approaches for using them as counseling tools. A case example is provided to highlight the discussion. (Author/TE)

Describes an instructional project that adds interest and practicality to a didactic group counseling course. Explains class project for group counseling course in which students prepare a written proposal for organizing, leading, and evaluating a group. A general outline for the class project is appended. (Author/NB)

Presents the revised standards for the training of group workers, recently adopted by the Association for Specialists in Group Work Executive Board in April 1991. Presentation of standards is preceded by a discussion of the context for their development. (Author/NB)

Reviews 12-step programs, focusing on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the oldest and largest 12-step group. Explores criticisms of AA, describes its components and mechanics, and provides guidelines for client referral. Includes 28 citations. (Author/CRR)

Presents an overview of the challenges to offering group counseling to early adolescents with emotional handicaps. Describes a set of methods of selecting students for group counseling and presents group leadership and goals. Outlines series of useful therapeutic activities. (Author/NB)

Presents interview conducted with Peg Carroll, who has worked as school counselor and director of guidance, university professor, and as a nationally recognized trainer and consultant in the field of group counseling; and who has served as the first woman president of the Association for Specialists in Group Work. Interview focuses on mentoring…

Describes the new (1991) standards of the Association for Specialists in Group Work and traces their evolution. Current standards are then contrasted with the 1983 standards. Presents implications for group work training and practice. (Author/NB)

Presents a structured group model, using Yalom's curative factors, Parke's stages of grief, and Worden's tasks of grief resolution, which can be used to facilitate movement through the grief process for those bereaved by suicide. (Author/ABL)

Presents interview with Jack Duncan, cofounder and charter member of Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW). Duncan discusses his perspectives on field of group work over 20 years that ASGW has been in existence. Considers ASGW itself, advancements in the field over past two decades, and his personal approach and style as group leader.…