Introduction to Group Work Practice, An

by Toseland, Ronald W.; Rivas, Robert F.

• ISBN13: 9780205593828
• ISBN10: 0205593828
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

The perfect text for preparing students to work with either treatment (ongoing) or task (special focus) groups, this newly revised edition offers the most up-to-date research available in the social work field. An Introduction to Group Work Practice, Sixth Edition,continues to stress the importance of developing skills in group-work and provides the most comprehensive information available on the market today. Students receive a thorough grounding in areas that vary from treatment to organizational and community settings. The addition of new case studies, practice examples, and guiding principles add to the ease and readability of this popular text.

Table of Contents

Preface

The Knowledge Base of Group Work Practice

Introduction

Historical Developments

Understanding Group Dynamics

Leadership

Leadership and Diversity

The Planning Stage

Planning the Group

The Beginning Stage

The Group Begins

Assessment

The Middle Stage

Treatment Groups: Foundation Methods

Treatment Groups: Specialized Methods

Task Groups: Foundation Methods

Task Groups: Specialized Methods

The Ending Stage

Ending the Groups Work

Evaluation

Case Examples

Guidelines for Ethics

Ethical Guidelines for Group Counselors

Standards for Social Work Practice with Groups

Films and Videotapes

Group Announcements

Outline for a Group Proposal

An Example of a Treatment Group Proposal

An Example of a Task Group Proposal

Suggested Readings on Program Activities

Bibliography

Name Index

Subject Index

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