Provides information regarding rationale, objectives, format, and insights from a women's psychotherapy group where self-hypnosis and working in trance were major components. The group was designed to promote emotional, psychological, and physiological healing, and to facilitate women in learning how to give and receive nurturing. Describes…

Discusses the history of the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW). Provides a timeline of significant events pertaining to ASGW from 10 annual symposiums on group counseling in 1969 that led to the establishment of ASGW to the appointment of a task force to develop diversity competencies for group work in 1998. (MKA)

Through the voices of prominent practitioners, this article explores the ways group leaders create a sense of community in their groups and, in turn, become part of a professional community. Group leaders' personal transformations have led to social changes in their group work and interpersonal lives. (Author/MKA)

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.…

In this interview, Dr. Irvin Yalom, director of the Adult Psychiatry Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine, discusses his beginnings as a group psychotherapist, current issues in group work, and the future of group work. (Author/TE)

Discusses ethical issues of dual relationships and grading in teaching group skills building courses. Offers recommendations for avoiding unethical practice. Concludes personal growth experience can be most beneficial but that this may not necessarily be accomplished in situations in which participants are evaluated for a grade, a recommendation,…