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50 Years of ERIC
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Wilson, F. Robert; Newmeyer, Mark D. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2008
Since the early 1980s, ASGW (Association for Specialists in Group Work) has promulgated standards for training group workers. Now, in their third revision, these standards establish core group work knowledge and skills to be included in all counselor training programs. To advance research on the relationship between mastery of ASGW's core…
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Psychometrics, Measures (Individuals), Job Skills
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Wilson, F. Robert; Rapin, Lynn S.; Haley-Banez, Lynn – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2004
"The Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) Best Practice Guidelines", "ASGW Principles for Diversity-Competent Group Workers", and "ASGW Professional Standards for the Training of Group Workers" are foundational documents commissioned by ASGW to clarify our professional niche, articulate our common values, and enhance the…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Group Counseling, Counselor Training, Group Dynamics
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Conyne, Robert K.; Wilson, F. Robert; Tang, Mei – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 2000
Contains a report of lessons the authors have been developing based on their group work in China. Lessons learned include understanding how cultural imperatives apply and work gets done in relation to planning, and being sensitive to the uniqueness of another culture's communication styles and attitudes about leadership. (Contains 36 references.)…
Descriptors: Chinese Culture, Client Attitudes (Human Services), Cultural Context, Cultural Literacy
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Conyne, Robert K.; Wilson, F. Robert – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1998
Responds to Waldo and Bauman's Goals and Process matrix. Underscores the increasing value of standards for group work established by the Association for Specialists in Group Work in shaping group work training, practice, and research. Points out that standards are not intended to classify independent group offerings. Suggests alternative…
Descriptors: Classification, Group Counseling, Methods, Objectives
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Wilson, F. Robert; And Others – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1987
Provides social marketing guidelines for attracting members of appropriate target groups and encouraging their participation in group activities. Includes examination of the personal and social framework of the group counselor, elements of social marketing theory, a case study illustrating difficulties encountered by novice group counselors in…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Counselor Role, Group Counseling, Marketing
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Wilson, F. Robert; And Others – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1994
In a national survey, CACREP-accredited counseling programs were assessed for compliance with the 1990 Association for Specialists in Group Work standards, including knowledge and skill standards for core training, and the four work group specializations: task and work groups, pychoeducational groups, counseling groups, and psychotherapy groups.…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Counseling Services, Counselor Certification, Counselor Training