Journal for Specialists in Group Work

Aims & Scope

As the official publication of the Association for Specialists in Group Work, The Journal for Specialists in Group Work is an indispensable resource for both practitioners and educators working with groups in clinical, organizational, educational and community settings.

The Journal for Specialists in Group Work is directed toward group work practitioners with a focus on group work theory, interventions, training, current issues, and research.

The group process is a powerful method for development and change in the individual, the organization, and the community.

The Journal for Specialists in Group Work expands our understanding of this dynamic field.

In each issue of the journal you’ll find peer-reviewed articles that: -promote the practice of group work- cover the continuum of types of group work - from task to therapy groups- emphasize the processes that make groups effective- integrate theory and practice- provide specific information about how to lead groups and train group leaders.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Mindfulness Group Work: Preventing Stress and Increasing Self-Compassion Among Helping Professionals in Training

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Sandy, Michael, Clare

• Effects of a Mindfulness Group on Latino Adolescent Students: Examining Levels of Perceived Stress, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Psychological Symptoms

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Michelle, Eve M., Michael, O. D., Gina M.

• The LGBTQ Responsive Model for Supervision of Group Work

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Kristopher M., Melissa

• Effect of Group Sandtray Therapy with Preadolescents

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Mon-hsin Wang, Dee

• Association for Specialists in Group Work: Best Practice Guidelines 2007 Revisions

  Citation: 61

  Authors: R. Valorie, Debra A.

• Association for Specialists in Group Work: Multicultural and Social Justice Competence Principles for Group Workers

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Anneliese A., Niloufer, Bogusia, Daphne

• Closing the Achievement Gap: A Structured Approach to Group Counseling

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Chari A., Greg

• A Support Group for Home-Quarantined College Students Exposed to SARS: Learning from Practice

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Peter J. D., Shih-Hua, Yen-Yen

• The Impact of Experiential Groups on Master Students' Counselor and Personal Development: A Qualitative Investigation

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Kara P., Jonathan H., Jacqueline M., Tabitha

• Association for specialists in group work professional standards for the training of group workers

  Citation: 54

  Authors: