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Articles

An Exploration of Group and Member Development in Experiential Groups

Pages 212-235
Received 07 Oct 2013
Accepted 24 Apr 2014
Published online: 22 May 2014
 

In this phenomenological study, we explored 52 group members’ development in experiential groups. Specifically, participants completed 10 weekly journal reflections about their experiences as members and also reflected on the group’s overall development. Four overall themes—exploration, transition, working, closure—as well as multiple subthemes emerged. We discuss findings, implications for group counselors and educators, and directions for future research.

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Jonathan H. Ohrt

Jonathan H. Ohrt, PhD., is an assistant professor; Yulia Prochenko, Ph.D., and David Huffman, Ph.D., are adjunct instructors; and Delini Fernando, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at the University of North Texas.

Yulia Prochenko

Jonathan H. Ohrt, PhD., is an assistant professor; Yulia Prochenko, Ph.D., and David Huffman, Ph.D., are adjunct instructors; and Delini Fernando, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at the University of North Texas.

Hayley Stulmaker

Hayley Stulmaker, Ph.D., is now an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling at Sam Houston State University.

David Huffman

Jonathan H. Ohrt, PhD., is an assistant professor; Yulia Prochenko, Ph.D., and David Huffman, Ph.D., are adjunct instructors; and Delini Fernando, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at the University of North Texas.

Delini Fernando

Jonathan H. Ohrt, PhD., is an assistant professor; Yulia Prochenko, Ph.D., and David Huffman, Ph.D., are adjunct instructors; and Delini Fernando, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at the University of North Texas.

Karrie Swan

Karrie Swann, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs at Kansas State University.

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