Multiple‐family group counseling

Abstract

This article describes the innovative, short‐term approach of multiple‐family group counseling in which the counselor applies the principles and dynamics found in family and group counseling to the treatment of the student—in this case, the “identified client” and his family. In an attempt to provide an effective and economical therapeutic experience of practical value to the school system, several family units meet together to discuss some of the personal‐social problems that adversely affect the adolescent and result in the acquisition of maladaptive behaviors within the school setting.

Role of the psychologist in social welfare

“…It is sufficient to say that as part of their training, clinical psychologists learn a number of techniques; and, when they work in the welfare field, they select whatever technique is most suitable. Depending on their place of employment and their aims, they may use various methods such as encounter groups (Rogers, 1971), psychodrama (Moreno, 1959), child therapy (Axline, 1947) and family therapy (Sauber, 1971).…”