INCORPORATING COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL TECHNIQUES INTO A TRADITIONAL GROUP WORK MODEL

The development of an eclectic model of group work is proposed, which incorporates specific cognitive-behavioral techniques into a traditional group work approach. The model for stages of group development put forth by Garland, Jones and Kolodny (1973), serves as the framework into which the techniques of modeling, problem-solving/negotiation training, etc., are introduced. The development of cohesion during the first two stages is the focus of discussion. Unobtrusive behavioral measurement and evaluation methods are also introduced.