Article 1: Vogel, D., Shechtman,Z. & Wade, N. (2010). The Role of Public and Self-Stigma in Predicting Attitudes Toward Group Counseling.  The Counseling Psychologist, 38, (7): 904-922.

Questions to consider:

1. How is group counseling underutilized?
2. What role does the concept of stigma play in group membership?
3. Describe how the role of sex plays a role in understanding group counseling stigma.

Article 2: Michel, L. (1996). The Significance of the Patient's and the Therapist's Cultural Groups: Examples from a Student Counselling Service, Group Analysis, 29, (3), 393-402.

Questions to consider:

1. What is metatransference?  How does it play out in cultural interactions with groups?
2. Describe your cultural shadow.  How might this apply to you as a group member? To a leader?
3. How should the therapist handle countertransference?

Article 1: Cornish, M, Wade, N., Tucker, J & Post, B. (2014) When Religion Enters the Counseling Group: Multiculturalism, Group Processes, and Social Justice. The Counseling Psychologist, 42, (5):578-600.

Questions to consider:

1. How can religion assist in group counseling? How may it hinder?
2. The authors refer to this as a multicultural study.  How do you support that assertion?
3. How do ethics correspond to group counseling and religion?

Article 2: Paquin, J., Miles, J., & Kivlighan, D. (2011). Predicting Group Attendance  Using In-Session Behaviors. Small Group Research, 42, (2); 177-198.

Questions to consider: 

1. How does absence culture relate to group processes?
2. How do you best operationalize a group effect?
3. What conclusions can you draw about group attendance and group behavior?

Article 1: Kit, P., Wong, S., D’Rozario, v. & Basal, M. (2014) The Language of Resistance in a Counseling Group: Dynamics of Authority and Power. Group Analysis, 47, (3), 50-66.

Questions to consider:

1. Explain how resistance can be construed as a dynamic in a group counseling setting.
2. How is power wielded in a group counseling setting?
3. What was your reaction to the resistant member? How can that situation be remedied?

Article 2: Heimann, R. & Heimann, H. (1972). Nonverbal Communication and Counselor Education. Small Group Research, 3, (4); 443-460.

Questions to consider:

1. How does proxemics play a role on counseling groups? What do distances show us is important?
2. What assumptions can be made by a group leader if s/he can review a recording of the session in regards to proxemics?
3. What nonverbal cues can be noticed in group counseling and proxemics?

Article 1: Tudor, K. (2013). Group Imago and Group Development: Two Theoretical Additions and Some Ensuing Adjustments.  Transactional Analysis Journal, 43 (4); 321-333. 

Questions to consider:

1. What does Tudor mean by the secondarily operative group imago?
2. What does Tudor mean by the historical group imago?
3. How does the amalgamation of Berne and Tuckman’s theories help us better understand group counseling?

Article 2: Agmon, S & Schneider, S. (1998). The First Stages in the Development of the Small Group: A Psychoanalytic Understanding. Group Analysis, 31, (2); 131-156.

Questions to consider:

1. The authors describe a specific theoretical group development.  How does this differ from others?
2. Compare and contrast the work of Agazarian and Peters to that of Foulkes and Anthony.
3. Describe what the authors mean by the pace of group development.

Article 1: BenEzer, G. (2006). Group Counseling and Psychotherapy Across the Cultural Divide: The Case of Ethiopian Jewish Immigrants in Israel. Transcultural Psychiatry, 43 (2); 205-234.

Questions to consider:

1. How is mutual creative space a guide for nascent therapists? (And all therapists?)
2. What sort of creative encounter can take place in a mutual creative space?
3. How do we establish trust in a cross cultural relationship?

Article 2: Gondolf, E. (2008). Program Completion in Specialized Batterer Counseling for African-American Men. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 23 (1); 94-116.

Questions to consider:

1. How can culturally focused counseling help success rates, according to the findings of the author?
2. Why is it necessary to respond to cultural differences in a group (or, for that matter, any) counseling setting?
3. What is the outcome for those in counseling groups regarding domestic violence offenders?

Article 1:  Graham, M.A., Sauerheber, J.D., & Britzman, M. (2013). Choice Theory and Family Counseling: A Pragmatic, Culturally Sensitive Approach. The Family Journal, 21, (2); 230-234.

Questions to consider:

1. What is the rationale behind choice theory being excluded from counseling journals?
2. How does choice theory lead to second order change?
3. Is group counseling comparable to family counseling?  Argue your point.

Article 2: Vinella, P. (2013) Transactional Analysis Counseling Groups: Theory, Practice, and How They Differ from Other TA Groups.Transactional Analysis Journal, 43, (1): 68-79.

Questions to consider: 

1. What is the difference between counseling groups and therapy groups? How does the author differentiate the two?
2. What is role of TA counselor’s role as a group leader?
3. How does TA differ from your understanding of the theory with which you align?

Article 1: Laux. J., Smirnoff, J., Ritchie, M & Cochrane, W. (2007). The Effect of Type  of Screening on the Satisfaction of Students in Experiential Counseling Training Groups. Small Group Research, 38,(2), 289-300.

Questions to consider:

1. How does assessment play in a roll in group members’ satisfaction?
2. How does the leader assess during the screening phase?
3. How do critical decisions guide group members when making assessments of their groups?

Article 2: McCanne, L. (1977). Dimensions of Participant Goals, Expectations, and Perceptions in Small Group Experiences. The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 13 (4): 533-541.

Questions to consider:

1. How do members assess a group in relation to their own expectations?
2. What are members looking for with leaders? 
3. How do personal goals affect outcome?  How must the leader assess and intervene in order to structure a well functioning group?

Article 1: Keteyin, R. (2011). Understanding Individual Communication Styles in Counseling. The Family Journal, 19, (1): 90-95.

Questions to consider:

1. While Keteyin uses Family Therapy to assert his premise, how are communication styles of the leader key in understanding the needs of the client? How might they need to alter.
2. What are some communication components and challenges? Name five.
3. How can Keteyin’s questions at the end of the work be of assistance to the group leader?

Article 2: Kivlighan, D. & Kivlighan, D. M. (2010). Are Group Leader Knowledge Structures Related to Member Satisfaction With the Leader? Small Group Research, 41, (2): 175-197.

Questions to consider:

1. How does knowledge of group structures correspond with group member satisfaction?
2. What does the group leader need to know regarding member roles?
3. What does the group leader need to know regarding learning structures and group counseling?

Article 1: Schwartz, A. & Schwarz, C. (2007). The Role of Latent Beliefs and Group Cohesion in Predicting Group Decision Support Systems Success. Small Group Research, 38, (1): 195-229.

Questions to consider:

1. How does an individual perceive membership in a small group setting?
2. What is the correlation between group cohesion and decision making?
3. How are confidence in decisions and cohesion related, according to the authors?

Article 2: Buton, F., Fontayne, P. Heuze, J.P., Bosselut, G & Raimbault, N. (2007). The QAG-a: An Analog Version of the Questionnaire sur l'Ambiance du Groupe for Measuring the Dynamic Nature of Group Cohesion. Small Group Research, April 2007, 38, (2): 235-264.

Questions to consider:

1. What is a control parameter?
2. What happens to small groups over time in relation to cohesion, according to the authors?
3. What leads most to group cohesion?

Article 1: Carron, A., Brawley, L., Eys, M., Bray, S., Dorsch, K., Estabrooks, P., Hall, C., Hardy, J., Hausenblas, H., Madison, R., Paskevich, D., Patterson, M., Prapavessis, Spink, K., & Terry, P. (2003). Do Individual Perceptions of Group Cohesion Reflect Shared Beliefs?: An Empirical Analysis. Small Group Research, 34, (4), 468-496.

Questions to consider:

1. How much agreement among group members is necessary to have “groupness?”
2. How do individuals conceptualize cohesion?
3. What types of group generally show more cohesion?

Article 2: Stokes, J. (1983). Components of Group Cohesion: Intermember Attraction, Instrumental Value, and Risk Taking. Small Group Research, 14, (2); 163-173.

Questions to consider:

1. The author mentions that cohesion is more important for some groups than others.  What examples might you give that would support such a statement?
2. How are cohesion and risk taking connected?
3. How can group leaders assist in risk taking?

Article 1: Dies, R., Mallet, J., Johnson, F. (1979). Openness in the Coleader Relationship: Its Effect on Group Process and Outcome. Small Group Research, 10, (4): 523-546.

Questions to consider:

1. What effect does openness with a coleader have on group counseling leadership?
2. How do you define openness?  What do think self-disclosure by the leader can do to a group counseling session?
3. Support why group members see group leaders as role models.

Article 2: Letendre, J. & Davis, K. (2004). What Really Happens in Violence Prevention Groups?: A Content Analysis of Leader Behaviors and Child Responses in a School-Based Violence Prevention Project. Small Group Research, 35, (4): 367-387.

Questions to consider:

1. The authors use a specific type of group that works well with coleadership.  What are some other groups that might equally flourish with this leadership approach?  Why?
2. What are some specific engagement patterns that can be used in this type of group counseling?
3. How do skill building groups promote cohesion?  How can it assist in fostering greater self esteem?  What would the role of each leader be?

Article 1: Harvey, D., Schramski, T., Feldman, C., Brooks, R. & Barbara, J. (1987). Contract Counseling: An Evaluation of Short-Term Group Counseling in a Community Release Corrections Program. Small Group Research, 18, (4); 513-532.

Questions to consider:

1. How do leaders try to get stronger participation in time restricted group counseling settings?
2. What did great participation lead to for the members?  How can this be used as a template for counseling groups for members NOT incarcerated?
3. What interventions work well for counseling groups with low participation?

Article 2: Lederman, L. (1982). Suffering in Silence: The Effects of Fear of Talking on Small Group Participation. Group & Organization Management, 7, (3); 279-294.

Questions to consider:

1. What might be some silent group members be dealing with internally? (Besides power)
2. How does the author use Communication apprehension as an explanation to facilitating greater communicative patterns in group counseling?
3. What are some implications and applications that group leaders might use?

Article 1: Cornish, M., Wade, N., Tucker, J., & Post, B. (2014). When Religion Enters  the Counseling Group: Multiculturalism, Group Processes, and Social Justice.  The Counseling Psychologist, (42), 5; 578-600.

Questions to consider:

1. How, in an ethical manner, does a leader handle religious issues when group members are likely of various beliefs?
2. How do ethical leaders, when religion is in play in group counseling, address beneficence and nonmaleficence?
3. How do ethical leaders, when religion is in play in group counseling, address respect? Justice?

Article 2: Heaton, K. & Black, L. (2009). I Knew You When: A Case Study of Managing Preexisting Nonamorous Relationships in Counseling. The Family Journal, 17, (2); 134-138.

Questions to consider:

1. How would you handle the case study presented by the authors?
2. Many group leaders in counseling training programs have dual relationship.  How can this best be handled?
3. Whatever is said in group stays in group. Many counseling training programs, though, have a component to the class that necessitates group counseling as a requirement; often this is accomplished during class time.  Many students choose to be vulnerable. However, how do ethical leaders and members ensure that the vulnerability in group counseling remains confidential?

Article 1: McClure, B. (1989). More Metaphor: Concerns and Considerations in Groups. Small Group Research, 20, (4): 449-458.

Questions to consider:

1. How does the author define metaphor? How does it relate to group counseling work?
2. What benefits does metaphor play, according to the author?
3. How does metaphor connect to group member safety?

Article 2: Alessandrian. K. (2002). Acknowledging White Ethnic Groups in Multicultural Counseling. The Family Journal, 10, (1); 57-60.

Questions to consider:

1. How would we define an all-white ethnic group in group counseling? How can Kottler & Englar-Carlson be of assistance through their text?
2. How do we incorporate multicultural considerations in such a group?
3. What is meant by basic humanness? How may it be applied in collusion with this article?

Article 1: Kindsvatter, A., Desmond, K., Yanikoski, A, & Stahl, S. (2013). The Use of Therapeutic Letters in Addressing Parent–Child Attachment Problems The Family Journal, 21, (1); 74-79.

Questions to consider:

1. What are therapeutic letters? How long typically are they? Why do they remain at that length?
2. What are letters of engagement?
3. What are letters of exploration?

Article 2: Lin, C. & Pan, P. (2004).Members’ Perceptions of Leader Behaviors, Group Experiences, and Therapeutic Factors in Group Counseling. Small  Group Research, 35, (2); 174-194.

Questions to consider:

1. What is catharsis?
2. How does catharsis manifest in group counseling?
3. What leadership interventions are best used to assist in group members perhaps having some degree of catharsis? 

Article 1: Leichtentritt, J & Shechtman, Z. (2010). Children With and Without Learning Disabilities: A Comparison of Processes and Outcomes Following Group Counseling.  Journal of Learning Disabilities, 43,(2): 169-179.

Questions to consider:

1. Why is altruism a necessity in group counseling?
2. How was altruism at play in this article?
3.  What training is vital to work with LD children? How does the leader leave his/her own world behind to be truly focused?

Article 2: Macnair-Semands, R & Lese, K. (2000). Interpersonal Problems and the Perception of Therapeutic Factors in Group Therapy. Small Group Research, 31, (2); 158-174.

Questions to consider:

1. Regardless of theory alignment, what therapeutic factors do the authors insist be at play during every group counseling session?
2. What does continuing group counseling relate to in terms of connection with others?
3. What contributes to group members feeling less connected? Why?