A Qualitative Exploration of Group Co-Leader Relationships

This article describes the process and outcome of a qualitative exploration of group co-leader relationships over a 16-week period. Results from this investigation generated theoretical conceptualizations regarding how co-leaders experience and perceive their relationships as they lead groups. The d...

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Published inThe Journal for specialists in group work Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 173 - 190
Main Authors Atieno Okech, Jane E., Kline, William B.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Taylor & Francis Group 01.06.2005
Taylor & Francis Group Journals
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
co-leader relationships
Counselor Training
Graduate Students
group
group co-leaders
Group Dynamics
group process
Group therapy
Interpersonal Relationship
Interviews
Leadership Training
Perceptions
Personal relationships
Research Methodology
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Summary:This article describes the process and outcome of a qualitative exploration of group co-leader relationships over a 16-week period. Results from this investigation generated theoretical conceptualizations regarding how co-leaders experience and perceive their relationships as they lead groups. The descriptions of these co-leaders illuminated the influences of complex reflective processes on co-leader reactions and interactions and on processes in which co-leaders engage to evaluate the quality of their relationships. Five themes emerged in the data relative to group co-leader relationship development. These themes are outlined, their implications for group leadership training and supervision are discussed, and research areas are suggested for future study.
ISSN:0193-3922
1549-6295
DOI:10.1080/01933920590926048