ABSTRACT
The leader provided basic structure for the group by opening the first session with an explanation of the group's purpose and then asking the members to introduce themselves. In each subsequent group session, the leader began by summarizing the prior group session and then opening the discussion up to group members. For the last group session, the members were asked to prepare a story, poem, or prayer that had been a comfort to them. The leader remained an active participant by sharing a poem as well. During the last group, the members were also invited to discuss their feelings concerning the group experience. In each group conducted for the study, as well as the many telephone groups conducted since the study was completed, members chose to share their names and telephone numbers either during or at this final group session.
