"The Journal for Specialists in Group Work" ("JSGW") is the journal of the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW), a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). "JSGW" publishes articles related to "group work theory, interventions, training, current issues, and research" (ASGW, 2011). "JSGW" was first published in 1976 and is…

Crisis intervention group work is routinely provided to those that have been exposed to potentially traumatizing events. The Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) has been identified as a standard format for conducting crisis groups, yet the intervention is highly debated in the literature. This article reviews the status of that debate,…

This article reviews the current literature, specifically meta-analytic research, on the effectiveness of psychoeducational and counseling groups in the schools. Topics for such groups include: eating disorders, anger management/bullying, child sexual abuse prevention, pregnancy prevention, and social competency. There is support for groups in the…

A review of the literature revealed 20 studies that examined the extent to which cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), supportive-expressive group therapy (SEGT), and a combination of these two treatments impact women with breast cancer. Based on this review, it is determined that CBT and SEGT have repeated experimental support for positively…

The use of weekly exchange of journal letters between a group leader and group members in a graduate course in group counseling is described as a way of teaching counseling students about group process and group leadership. Excerpts from letters of both the leader and group members are presented as illustrative examples of the concepts being…

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…

Challenging situations that arise in group counseling are a positive source of therapeutic energy-potentially rich moments that are commonly avoided. Presents multifaceted ways to observe, understand, and approach challenging situations. Summarizes and describes six well-established perspectives as ways for group leaders to conceptualize and…

Compares the development of self-esteem and psychological well being in clients who participated in an experimental course on group process with those who did not participate. Results suggest that clients who were taught group process showed greater increases along these variables. Discusses the implications for the importance of helping clients…

Examines college students' attitudes about group counseling and creates a reliable instrument for measuring those attitudes. Results indicate that perception of counselor behavior did affect clients' intent to learn more about group counseling but did not affect clients' attitudes about it. Contrary to expectations, clients held neutral to…

Presents a model of peer group supervision and highlights findings from a qualitative exploration of this approach with master's degree counseling students and doctoral candidate supervisors. Emergent themes from the exploration pertain to supervisee's development; benefits of peer interactions and process-sensitive peer group supervision;…

Introduces interactive journal writing in which group members write not only for themselves or their leaders but also to communicate with other group members. Experience with this new format suggests that this adjunctive methodology complements the live group process, enhances a greater sense of community, and accelerates group cohesion. (Contains…

Examines group cohesiveness and client satisfaction for clients in homogeneous and heterogeneous counseling groups. Results of questionnaire reveal a significant relationship between group cohesiveness and client satisfaction. Homogeneous counseling groups reported higher cohesiveness and satisfaction than heterogeneous group members. Discusses…

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.)…

Presents a group process approach for intervening with adults coping with the impact of extraordinary and ongoing cumulative traumatic stress. Expands on historical frameworks for presenting a process-oriented and affective perspective. Article shows how group process intervention can be used to foster resilience in adults who experience…

Compares therapeutic factors in verbal and art group psychotherapy in a psychiatric day-treatment clinic in Israel. Results only partly support the differences between modalities, but do reveal significant differences between participants with only a few interactions between participants and modalities. All therapeutic factors appear in both…