Conceptualizing Group Dynamics From Our Clients' Perspective: Development of the Conceptualization of Group Dynamics Inventory

Abstract

There is a clear call in group counseling practice and training for evidence-based practice (ACA, 2005; ASGW, 2008; CACREP, 2009). At the same time, group counselors also are asked to keep clients' experience at the center of their work (ASGW, 2012). This article outlines the authors' effort to develop and study an instrument designed to measure group counselors' conceptualization skill using group members' subjective perceptions as a foundation. Descriptions of the instrument's internal reliability, construct validity, and generalizability will be presented, as well as suggestions for conducting research on this instrument in future studies.

Keywords:

• counselor competency
• group counseling
• instrument development

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Notes on contributors

Kevin A. Tate

Kevin A. Tate, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology at Marquette University.

Edil Torres Rivera

Edil Torres Rivera, Ph.D., and M. David Miller, Ph.D., are professors in the School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education at the University of Florida.

William L. Conwill

William L. Conwill, Ph.D., is a consultant with Harrison Conwill Associates, Gainesville, Florida.

Ana Puig

Ana Puig, Ph.D., is an associate scholar and research director in the Office of Educational Research at the University of Florida.