Showing papers in "The Journal for Specialists in Group Work in 1997"
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore group experiences for counselor education students, including personal attitudes, emotional awareness, and behavioral learning, and highlight the importance of personal learning and introspection in group experiences.
Abstract: Group experiences for counselor education students are explored. Interpersonal Attitudes, Emotional Awareness, Behavioral Learning. Interpersonal Learning, and Insight emerge as key elements.
52 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors review process and outcome measures related to groups to encourage practitioners to evaluate their group work, aid researchers in identifying reliable and valid measures, and foster collaboration between research and practice.
Abstract: This article reviews process and outcome measures related to groups to encourage practitioners to evaluate their group work, aid researchers in identifying reliable and valid measures, and foster collaboration between research and practice.
44 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, therapeutic factors were compared for adolescents participating in counseling and psycho-educational groups in Israel, and the analyses indicated no differences between the groups and concluded that no differences were found between the two groups.
Abstract: Therapeutic factors were compared for adolescents participating in counseling and psycho educational groups in Israel. The analyses indicated no differences between the groups.
39 citations
TL;DR: A single subject case study indicated the supervision group was primarily task-oriented, made a contribution to supervisees' learning, and achieved the affiliation level of group development as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: A single subject case study indicated the supervision group was primarily task-oriented, made a contribution to supervisees' learning, and achieved the affiliation level of group development.
33 citations
TL;DR: A brief history of the development of research on group work is presented in this paper in the context of the evolution of group practice, and a discussion of the relationship between group work and group practice is provided.
Abstract: A brief history of the development of research on group work is presented in the context of the evolution of group practice.
28 citations
TL;DR: The authors describes attachment theory and explores its application to group counseling, and elaborates points of interest to group workers, and explores the application of attachment theory in group counseling and group workers.
Abstract: This article describes attachment theory, explores its application to group counseling, and elaborates points of interest to group workers.
20 citations
TL;DR: In this article, basic sociometric tools and their analysis are reviewed and information on computer programs to analyze sociornetric data, and briefly examines considerations in conducting sociometrics investigations.
Abstract: This article reviews basic sociometric tools and their analysis, provides information on computer programs to analyze sociornetric data, and briefly examines considerations in conducting sociometric investigations.
17 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss future directions for group counseling research and encourage a stronger collaboration between practitioners and researchers as a way to strengthen group research, and discuss the importance of collaboration in group counseling.
Abstract: This article discusses future directions for group counseling research and encourages a stronger collaboration between practitioners and researchers as a way to strengthen group research.
14 citations
TL;DR: A 7-session group format based on Native American principles is presented for use with children and adolescents as a comprehensive approach to developing the dimensions of self-esteem, self-determination, body awareness, and self-concept.
Abstract: A 7-session group format based on Native American principles is presented for use with children and adolescents as a comprehensive approach to developing the dimensions of self-esteem, self-determination, body awareness, and self-concept.
14 citations
TL;DR: The authors examines research training in counselor education and applies a general research training model to group work, and examples of applying group research training to classroom and field settings are given; see Section 2.1.
Abstract: This article examines research training in counselor education and applies a general research training model to group work. Examples of applying group research training to classroom and field settings are given.
10 citations
Abstract: This article describes a 6-session structured group for women focusing on self-esteem and relationships.
TL;DR: A grid to assist group leaders and members with processing experiences and events is presented and discussed in this paper, which combines content, process, and levels of interaction to support group members' decision making.
Abstract: A grid to assist group leaders and members with processing experiences and events is presented and discussed. It combines content, process, and levels of interaction.
TL;DR: In this article, examples of group research conducted in applied settings that are intended to encourage collaborative research efforts between practitioners and researchers are provided in order to encourage the collaborative research effort between researchers.
Abstract: Examples of group research conducted in applied settings that are intended to encourage collaborative research efforts between practitioners and researchers are provided in this article.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on patterns of communication by members and leaders during episodes of conflict while comparing overall developmew of two training groups of two different groups of participants.
Abstract: This study focuses on patterns of communication by members and leaders during episodes of conflict while comparing overall developmew of two training groups.
TL;DR: Theory from Feminist Therapy is extended to analyze group themes and out-of-group contact in a women's survivor group as mentioned in this paper, and principles regarding feminist groups are proposed, but the analysis is limited to a single group.
Abstract: Theory from Feminist Therapy is extended to analyze group themes and out-of-group contact in a women's survivor group: principles regarding feminist groups are proposed.
TL;DR: In this paper, optimism, generalized self-efficacy, and interactions between these variables and member expectancies for group were examined as predictors of growth group outcomes, and the ability of initial expectancies to predict outcome depended on the level of generalized selfefficacy.
Abstract: In this study, optimism, generalized self-efficacy, and interactions between these variables and member expectancies for group were examined as predictors of growth group outcomes. The ability of initial expectancies to predict outcome depended on the level of generalized self-efficacy.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors found that expressiveness, instrumentality, and the relationship dimension of the Group Environment Scale were significant predictors of self-disclosure in a personal growth class.
Abstract: Expressiveness, instrumentality, ad the relationship dimension of the Group Environment Scale were found to be significant predictors of self-disclosure in a personal growth class.
TL;DR: A structured group designed to consider anger and its impact on women's lives is presented in this article, including a facilitator's manual, and suggestions for future groups are provided, including a suggestion for future group meetings.
Abstract: A structured group designed to consider anger and its impact on women's lives is presented, including a facilitator's manual. Suggestions for future groups are provided.
TL;DR: A survey of student participants (N = 164) in the Teachers as Counselors (TAC) Program yields positive results as students report a high level of satisfaction with TAC as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: A survey of student participants (N = 164) in the Teachers as Counselors (TAC) Program yields positive results as students report a high level of satisfaction with TAC.
TL;DR: Projective identification as a defense mechanism is a complex interaction in group counseling and therapy as discussed by the authors, and a group leader's understanding of theoretical and processing cansiderations aids in effectively responding to this challenging member behavior.
Abstract: Projective identification as a defense mechanism is a complex interaction in group counseling and therapy. A group leader's understanding of theoretical and processing cansiderations aids in effectively responding to this challenging member behavior.
TL;DR: A presidential address given at the luncheon of the Association for Specialists in Group Work during the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 21, 1996 as mentioned in this paper outlines aphorisms that the author has found to be personally valuable in working with groups.
Abstract: This article was a presidential address given at the luncheon of the Association for Specialists in Group Work during the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 21, 1996. In an informal presentation style, this presidential address outlines aphorisms (“pithily put presumptuous pronouncements”) that the author has found to be personally valuable in working with groups.
TL;DR: DeLucia-Waack as mentioned in this paper addressed practitioner reservations about research in the practice setting, and responded to ideas and recommendations presented in the series of articles on group research in a special issue of The Journal for Speciailists in Group Work.
Abstract: This article addresses practitioner reservations about research in the practice setting, and responds to ideas and recommendations presented in the series of articles on group research in a special issue of The Journal for Speciailists in Group Work (DeLucia-Waack, 1997a).
TL;DR: In this article, a solution-focused debriefing group model for adult survivors of violence is described, which integrates Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and solution focused counseling techniques for adults living with violence.
Abstract: A solution-focused debriefing group model for adult survivors of violence is described. This model integrates Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and solution-focused counseling techniques.