Presents summary of views by counselor educators and Association for Specialists in Group Work members responding to "Duality: The Issues That Won't Go Away" at 1991 American Association for Counseling and Development Annual Convention. Notes that duality refers to multiple roles counselor educators may hold while teaching courses with…

Examines theoretical and practical considerations for interpretation in group counseling. Application issues discussed include interpretation process, providers, recipients, content, depth, timing, and form. Explores theoretical issues and clarifies operational considerations for effective utilization of interpretation in group counseling.…

Transpersonal group psychotherapy is a carpet of theory, technique, and experiences woven from threads of contemporary psychology, mysticism, and a perennial philosophy many centuries old. Introduces the basic concepts of transpersonal group psychotherapy, proposes a model of transpersonal group psychotherapy, discusses the training of…

Describes a dream work focus for six-week growth groups. Procedures for working with members' dreams are examined in relation to group process and group development. Ethical considerations, cautions, and potential use of dream work as an intervention in other kinds of groups are discussed. (Author/GCP)

Proposes that the workshop can be considered as a valuable addition to the current counseling alternatives for bereavement and can possibly prevent more serious bereavement problems. Explains bereavement counseling and describes set-up of the workshop. Discusses group dynamics of the workshop as well. (Author/MKA)

Describes a conflict resolution group technique known as ho'oponopono, a process developed by native Hawaiians as a method of resolving conflict between tribal families. Provides guidelines and a case example to illustrate how a group counselor might implement this model in a school setting. Includes suggestions on how best to adapt the technique…

Reflects on the authors' group work experience with Latino clients and presents a discussion of a psychoeducational model of group work with Latino clients using a socio-process group modality. Discusses the structure and control of sessions, implications for group workers, and conclusions. (Author/GCP)

Discusses activities for prevention, growth, or remedial groups that can be useful in educational or community settings. Presents rationale for using structured group work to focus on family of origin. Descriptions of activities include goals, scripts for psychoeducational content for the leader, questions that promote relating family-origin…

Group counseling with minors requires special considerations in the recruitment and screening process. Suggestions are offered to ensure that potential members are not labeled during recruitment. Discusses characteristics for screening as well as contraindications for group counseling with children and adolescents. Also discusses ethical and legal…

Discusses the significance of the circle from a Native American perspective as a symbol of and framework for group process. Describes inner circle/outer circle, a group technique based on Native healing ceremonies, in terms of both content and process. Considers adaptations of this group technique and outlines implications for group practice by…

Study tests the Skilled Group Counseling Training Model (SGCTM). Results reveal that students in a group counseling class who were trained in the model used at least 80% of the SGCTM skills during three simulated group counseling sessions. During these sessions, the students adhered to one of three counseling theories (Person-Centered, Gestalt,…

Argues that reading fiction has the power to produce personal change against enormous obstacles. Discusses the therapeutic impact of fiction, and examines reading as experiencing. Discusses how authoring fiction is similar to and different from leading a counseling group. Discusses things that an author as group leader must keep in mind in order…

Describes the application of a letter writing exercise as a motivational technique for group counseling in contemporary crisis unit settings. Discusses guidelines and implications for clinical practice with clients with multiple, chronic problems. (Contains 37 references and 1 table.) (GCP)

The American School Counselor Association has endorsed group work as an important component of school counseling programs, and research has demonstrated the effectiveness of group work in schools. Yet there is still considerable variation in practice of group work in schools. The type of group training preservice school counselors receive is an…

Training in group counseling typically includes an academic component, although little has been written about how to teach a group course except for what specific content should be included. This article suggests that while teaching group counseling courses, instructors can intentionally model effective group leader behaviors and use these…