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The Perils of Borrowing: Role of the Professional in Mutual Help Groups.
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Silverman, Phyllis R. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1986
The differences between help offerer by members of mutual help groups and help offered by trained professionals are clarified. The perils for professionals who emulate the methods of mutual help associations are discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Peer Groups, Professional Personnel, Self Help Programs
Leadership Approaches to Achieve Maximum Therapeutic Potential in Mutual Support Groups.
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Frew, Jon E. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1986
Describes approaches to leadership interventions in mutual support groups that will increase participants' awareness of the groups' developmental phases and the most likely sources of support during those phases. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, Intervention, Leadership
Self-Help Groups for Vietnam Veterans Experiencing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
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Gressard, Charles F. – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1986
Examines self-help groups for Vietnam veterans, the reasons for their effectiveness, typical group processes, and issues for counselors who work with these groups. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Coping, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques
Treatment for Survivors of Incest.
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Hall, Robert P.; And Others – Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 1986
Directed self-help, mutual support groups are useful resources for the treatment of various populations victimized by sexual abuse. Several group models are presented. (Author)
Descriptors: Children, Counseling Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Therapy