Prospective college students and their parents have been relying on Loren Pope's expertise since 1995, when he published the first edition of this indispensable guide. This new edition profiles 41 colleges—all of which outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing performers, not only among A students but also among those who get Bs and Cs. Contents include: Evaluations of each school's program and "personality" Candid assessments by students, professors, and deans Information on the progress of graduates This new edition not only revisits schools listed in previous volumes to give readers a comprehensive assessment, it also addresses such issues as homeschooling, learning disabilities, and single-sex education.
In this book, group work and college counseling leaders offer step-by-step instruction in the effective use and processing of structured group activities on topics such as test anxiety; stress and anxiety management; adhd; career development; substance abuse; eating disorders; and the unique concerns faced by glbt students, first-generation students, ethnic minority populations, student athletes, and combat veterans. The descriptions of each activity include tips for successful implementation as well as an overview of relevant theory and research on the topic. Handouts throughout the text enhance the book's usefulness in the classroom and with faculty and parents. The book is divided into three parts: Part I, Introduction and Ethical Considerations, contains the following: (1) Introduction: (Trey Fitch and Jennifer L. Marshall); (2) Ethics and Legal Issues for Group Work (Burt Bertram). Part ii, Group Activities for College Settings, contains: (3) Transitions: Connecting and Succeeding on Campus (Amy Nitza, Martyn Whittingham, and Leslie Markowitz); (4) The Test Anxiety Reduction Program (Charles R. Crews, Janet Froeschle, and Richard Driscoll); (5) Gaining Perspective Series: a Career Group for College Students (Kevin Gaw and Stacy Smyk); (6) Career Development Through Career Construction Counseling: a Group Method (Susan R. Barclay, Kevin B. Stoltz, and Lori A. Wolff); (7) a Group Intervention for First Generation College Students (Sherri L. Rings and Mara Washburn); (8) Chapter 8 Supporting College Students With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Miranda Hellenbrand and Kari Much); (9) Psychodrama and Family Relationships (Trey Fitch and Stephen Giunta); (10) Creative Counseling to Raise Self-Awareness in College Students (Allison Smith); (11) Interpersonal Process Groups in College and University Settings (Mary Kate Reese); (12) a Spiritual Development Group for College Students (Gayle L. Reed); (13) Relationships in Black (Shamika Y.L. Hall, Kelly A. McDonnell, and Donald E. Knight; (14) Supporting Students of Color on Campus (Sam Steen, Dana Griffin, and Qi Shi); (15) Support Group for Gay and Lesbian Students (M. Carolyn Thomas and Paul F. Hard); (16) Group Work for College Students With Eating Issues (Amanda M. Thomas -Evans, John L. Klem, Jamie S. Carney, and Mary A. Belknap); (17) The Media, Body Dissatisfaction, and the Thin Ideal: a Group Model for College Women (Juleen K. Buser); (18) Self-Care and Eating Issues (Catherine Cook-Cottone); (19) a Collegiate Children of Alcoholics/Addicts Psychoeducational Group (Mark Woodford, Juleen K. Buser, Linda Riccobono, and Rebecca Bartuska); (20) Substance Abuse Counseling With College Students (Edil Torres Rivera, Whitney A. Hendricks, and Perry Peace); (21) Group Programs for College Students: Combat Veterans (Eric Manley); (22) a Psychoeducational Group for Student Athletes With Performance Anxiety (Jason Braun); (23) a Psychoeducational Group Intervention for Childhood Emotional Abuse (Trevor J. Buser); and (24) Group Work for Self-Injuring Clients (Trevor J. Buser). Part iii Outreach Activities for College Settings, includes the following chapters: (25) Freshman Orientation: The Counseling Center (S. Lenoir Gillam and Dan Rose); (26) Chapter 26 Academic Self-Confidence: An Outreach Presentation (Sherri L. Rings and Ana L. Zevallos); (27) Planning Your Career Path (Chester Robinson); (28) Teaching Mediation for Student Affairs and Residential Advisors (Jennifer L. Marshall); (29) Life Gets Overwhelming! Tips for Overcoming (Carolyn W. Kern and Sheila Soslow); (30) Beating Stress (Brian Van Brunt, Courtney Clippert, and Rodney Martin); (31) Stress Reduction Clinic: a Series of Experiential Programs (Mark W. St. Martin, Kelly A. McDonnell, and Elaine L. Phillips); (32) Ayeli: a Native American-Based Group Centering Technique for College Students (Michael Tlanusta Garrett, Michael D. Brubaker, Edil Torres Rivera, Dennis E. Gregory, and Cyrus R. Williams); (33) Overview of Psychological Disorders for Faculty and Staff Development (Jennifer L. Marshall and Trey Fitch); (34) Outreach for College Students Related to Mood and Anxiety Management (Janice DeLucia-Waack, Deepti Athalye, Kelly Floyd, Mandy Howard, and Sarah Kuszczak); (35) Responding to a Death on Campus (Brian Van Brunt, Ron Rountree, Debra Crisp, and Perry Francis); and (36) Suicide on College Campuses (Suzanne L. Dunn).
"14 Teaching Empathy and Building Hope: The Value of Support Groups in College Counseling Centers"--"15 Mindfulness Approaches for Groups in College Counseling Centers"--"Section VII. Where to From Here?" -- "16 Closing Thoughts
The distinctive group of forty colleges profiled here is a well-kept secret in a status industry. They outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing winners. And they work their magic on the B and C students as well as on the A students. Loren Pope, director of the College Placement Bureau, provides essential information on schools that he has chosen for their proven ability to develop potential, values, initiative, and risk-taking in a wide range of students. Inside you'll find evaluations of each school's program and personality to help you decide if it's a community that's right for you; interviews with students that offer an insider's perspective on each college; professors' and deans' viewpoints on their school, their students, and their mission; and information on what happens to the graduates and what they think of their college experience. Loren Pope encourages you to be a hard-nosed consumer when visiting a college, advises how to evaluate a school in terms of your own needs and strengths, and shows how the college experience can enrich the rest of your life.
Group psychotherapy in college counseling centers continues to thrive as a popular approach to working with college students, and yet there continues to be a lack of up-to-date, comprehensive resources for group psychotherapists working with this unique population. The College Counselor’s Guide to Group Psychotherapy highlights the role of the group therapist within college counseling centers; provides practical, step-by-step instructions for creating a thriving group program and culture; and unveils some of the opportunities to expand this under-recognized practice setting. This exciting new volume draws on the most current knowledge on group psychotherapy while paying particular attention to issues and ethical dilemmas that are unique to working with college students.
