A Survey of Group Coordinators in College and University Counseling Centers: Findings and Recommendations.

IF 1 4区 心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Niki Keating
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Abstract

In an era of increasing demands on college counseling centers (CCs), many CCs appoint a group coordinator (GC) to oversee the implementation of a group therapy program. It is common knowledge in the field that this role is essential to develop and maintain a thriving group program, yet little information is available to understand best practices. An exploratory survey of GCs in CCs was conducted to understand the descriptive features of those occupying the role as well as typical responsibilities, resources, and job satisfaction. We analyzed responses from 53 GCs in the US and Canada. Generally, GCs reported managing a wide range of responsibilities and having limited resources (administrative time, reduced caseload) and inconsistent CC staff practices (group training, weekly group meeting). On average, GCs reported moderate satisfaction with their role and resources and high satisfaction with CC leadership. Correlations were found between positive CC culture toward group and staff involvement, groups per semester, GC responsibilities, group program structures, and GC role satisfaction. Rates of group utilization were significantly higher for GCs with two or more administrative hours and for CCs that held a weekly meeting about groups. Staff group involvement, representing strength of CC culture toward group, was significantly higher if the GC held an administrative role. The article concludes with recommendations for best practices for the GC role and directions for future research.

对高校心理咨询中心小组协调员的调查:结果与建议
在一个对大学咨询中心(cc)需求不断增加的时代,许多cc任命一名团体协调员(GC)来监督团体治疗计划的实施。在这个领域,这个角色对于发展和维持一个蓬勃发展的团队项目是必不可少的,这是常识,然而,了解最佳实践的信息很少。本研究对CCs中的GCs进行了一项探索性调查,以了解这些角色的描述性特征以及典型的职责、资源和工作满意度。我们分析了美国和加拿大53家GCs的回复。一般来说,服务中心报告管理的责任范围很广,资源有限(行政时间,减少的案件量),服务中心员工的做法不一致(小组培训,每周小组会议)。平均而言,GCs对其角色和资源的满意度中等,对CC领导的满意度较高。团队文化与员工参与、每学期小组数、团队责任、团队计划结构和团队角色满意度之间存在正相关。对于有两个或两个以上管理时间的gc和每周举行一次小组会议的cc,小组利用率明显更高。员工群体参与,代表CC文化对群体的力量,如果GC担任行政角色,则显着更高。本文最后给出了GC角色的最佳实践建议和未来研究的方向。
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2.30
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7.70%
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期刊介绍: Recognized as the leading source of information on group therapy theory, practice, and research, this journal features contributions from foremost experts in the field. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy offers: - Clinical articles on group treatment models, process issues, and techniques - Research reviews that keep practitioners up to date - Thought-provoking essays in the Reader"s Forum and Commentary sections - Reviews of current books and video releases - Special issues on such topics as evidence-based practice and ethics
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