Clinical pastoral education: seasons of a group's life

Proposes a model of small group processes which may be used as a guide by supervisors conducting programs in Clinical Pastoral Education. Outlines and discusses structures in a group's life--early life, mid-life, late life, and transitional phases--and notes the characteristic behavior of group members in each phase. Proposes ways of leadership functions throughout the life of the small group, illustrating with vignettes.