Counseling and Student Wellness at Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Discover the valuable research findings, modalities, and conditions that contribute to a successful counseling environment at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Learn about group efficacy, therapeutic factors, and the significance of group and individual interventions for student well-being.
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Jeff VanLone, Ph.D., Meghann Wraight-Steinmetz, Ph.D. Sheila Singh, Ph.D., & Brian Mistler, Ph.D. The Center for Counseling and Student Wellness Hobart and William Smith Colleges
1. Research supporting group efficacy 2. Conceptual/philosophical framework 3. Creating a culture for group success 4. Steps to forming, filling, and maintaining 5. Questions and time for discussion
Findings from the outcome research Group benefits unique to the college student Developmental tasks Attachment theory Most efficacious therapeutic factors!!! When is group the BEST treatment modality? When is individual the better modality? Retention and student engagement
Convergence Transtheoretical co-facilitation (e.g., interpersonal, person-centered, gestalt, CBT) Culture that values group Group structure & exclusion criteria Cohesiveness/connectedness Interpersonal learning Here-and-now experience Learning/insight with generalizability Difference Workable Feedback versus contact Content, self-reflection & interpretation Group/individual interventions
Conditions Personnel training, experience, hiring You gotta believe Tug McGraw Promoting group as a primary modality Valuing and rewarding group work Group space The Hard Sale Internal Conditions A small liberal arts college perfect fit! My name is John, and I m an alcoholic. Educating campus constituents Success begets success External
Is it really possible on a small campus? Interpersonal process vs. theme Internal referrals facilitate buy-in Cultivate group cohesion Exclusion criteria Group composition Setting the stage Finding the best time Structure first group Time-unlimited option
Jeff VanLone, Ph.D., Meghann Wraight-Steinmetz, Ph.D. Sheila Singh, Ph.D., & Brian Mistler, Ph.D. The Center for Counseling and Student Wellness Hobart and William Smith Colleges www.hws.edu/counseling
