FROM PREVENTION TO WELLNESS THROUGH GROUP WORK

by Parry; Joan K

• ISBN13: 9780789001641
• ISBN10: 0789001640
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-04-15
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Offering some of the most advanced thinking and practice in the arena of social work with groups, From Prevention to Wellness Through Group Work synthesizes the discussions and findings from the Annual Symposium of the Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups (AASWG). Gathered here are different ideas, techniques, and research (with a focus on prevention) for group work with seniors, adults, teens, and children. With a mix of authors from social work academia and practice, this book gives you groundbreaking theoretical pieces as well as emerging skills and techniques in group work. If you attended the conference you will refer to this book as a guide to the information presented. If you were not in attendance you need this book to discover what you missed! The two primary chapters in From Prevention to Wellness Through Group Work provide a look into constructivism and the power model and the empowerment approach as a paradigm for international social work practice. Other pertinent topics you learn about include: conflict management in group treatment a social skills program for emotionally disturbed children bullying and scapegoating in groups groups for persons who have experienced transplants groups for persons with AIDS the intersection of different realities in the group setting using poetry to revive traditional practice methods, theories, and values mutual aid, democratic participation, power sharing, and consciousness raising From Prevention to Wellness Through Group Work also shows you how group experiences prevent breakdown and encourage wellness for older adults in senior centers and retirement communities; the definition, scope, and usefulness of psychoeducational groups; how group-based methods can enrich research; and how monitoring group practice can strengthen your effectiveness and credibility. You'll find the book's consistent focus on prevention while providing ways to improve both group work practice and research through cooperative efforts most helpful.

Table of Contents

About the Editor	x	(1)
Contributors	xi	(4)
Preface	xv
Chapter 1. Constructivism, Power, and Social Work with Groups	1	(14)
Gale Goldberg-Wood
Ruth R. Middleman
Language	4	(1)
Power	5	(1)
Practice Implications	6	(1)
Multilogue	6	(1)
Decision Making/Turntaking	7	(3)
Subtle Oppression	10	(1)
Consciousness Raising	11	(1)
Conclusion	11	(4)
Chapter 2. The Empowerment Group: The Heart of the Empowerment Approach and an Antidote to Injustice	15	(74)
Judith A. B. Lee
Introduction	15	(2)
The Empowerment Approach As Paradigm	17	(1)
Personal and Political Power Are Interrelated	18	(2)
Empowerment Theory and Groups	21	(1)
The Interactionist Approach and the Mutual-Aid Group	22	(1)
Communications and Workers' Roles	23	(1)
Critical Education and Conscientization	24	(1)
The Empowerment Group Approach	24	(1)
Group Examples	24	(1)
The "Successful Women's Group"	25	(4)
Conclusion	29
Chapter 3. Groups for the Socialization to Old Age	33	(14)
Margaret E. Betty Hartford
Susan Lawton
Senior Centers	37	(1)
Administrative Groups	37	(1)
Education, Personal Enhancement, and Support Groups	38	(1)
Activity Groups	39	(1)
Groups for Senior Participation	40	(2)
System Maintenance Groups	42	(1)
Service Provision Groups	43	(1)
Groups for Providing Social Relationships	44	(1)
Personal Growth Groups	44	(1)
Conclusion	44	(1)
Chapter 4. Psychoeducational Groups: A Model for Recovery and Celebration of the Self	47	(14)
Carol F. Kuechler
Definition and Model in Context	47	(3)
From "Pure" Education to Psychotherapy, Hospitalization, and Medication	50	(2)
Case Example: Implementation and Evaluation of This Model	52	(4)
Focus Group Questions	56	(5)
Chapter 5. Conflict Management in Group Treatment: "Get Out of My Face, You S.O.B.!"	61	(28)
Kenneth E. Reid
Defining Conflict	61	(1)
Worker Ambivalence	62	(1)
Positive Effects of Conflict	63	(2)
Personal Conflict-Response Modes	65	(3)
Sources of Group Conflict	68	(1)
Anger Toward the Leader	69	(1)
Conflict Management Strategies	70	(5)
Summary	75	(4)
Chapter 6. Research and Groups: A Mutual Aid System?	79	(10)
Alice Home
Enhancing Research Through Group Techniques	79	(5)
Using Research to Improve Group Practice	84	(3)
Conclusion	87	(2)
Chapter 7. Bullying and Scapegoating in Groups: Process and Interventions	89	(12)
Hisashi Hirayama
Kasumi Hirayama
Functions of the Scapegoat	91	(2)
Interventions	93	(4)
Preventing Scapegoating	97	(2)
Conclusion	99	(2)
Chapter 8. Helping Long-Term Homeless Men Regain Their Personhood Through Social Group Work	101	(8)
Janet S. Elder
Background	101	(1)
Involvement with Others	101	(3)
Developing Skills	104	(1)
Increasing Self-Efficacy	105	(1)
Developing a Critical Consciousness	106	(3)
Chapter 9. Developing Social Skills Programs for Children with Emotional Disabilities	109	(14)
Juanita B. Hepler
Importance of Social Interactions	111	(1)
Implementation of the Study	112	(7)
Summary	119	(4)
Chapter 10. Group Work Education and the CSWE Curriculum Policy Statement: Capitulation or Coexistence?	123	(8)
Cyrus S. Behroozi
Transformation of the Curriculum Policy Statement	123	(4)
Response to the Curriculum Policy Statement	127	(2)
Obstacles to Group-Work Education	129	(2)
Chapter 11. A Self-Directed Community Group for Homeless People: Poetry in Motion	131	(12)
Marcia B. Cohen
Julie M. Johnson
Introduction	131	(1)
Background and Organizational Context	132	(1)
Structure and Composition	133	(1)
Group Purpose and Goals	134	(2)
Internal Leadership	136	(2)
Community Building Through Poetry	138	(2)
The Role of the Worker in Self-Directed Groups	140	(1)
Summary	141	(2)
Chapter 12. Social Group Work with the Elderly Mentally Ill: Beauty in the Beast	143	(8)
John L. Hart
Poetry in the State Hospital Setting: "Fresh Red Strawberries"	143	(1)
The Poetry Writers' Workshop Group	144	(1)
How to Write a Poem	145	(2)
Special Projects	147	(1)
Conclusions and Recommendations	147	(1)
Chapter 13. Refiguring Group-Work Services with People with AIDS	151	(10)
George S. Getzel
Review of the Literature	152	(1)
Clash of Ideologies	152	(1)
Design Changes in the 1990s	153	(1)
A Comprehensive Group Program	154	(1)
Orientation Support Group as Linchpin	155	(3)
Conclusion	158	(3)
Chapter 14. Post-Transplant Group...Five Years On	161	(12)
Joanne Avery
Introduction	161	(1)
Background	161	(1)
History	161	(1)
Importance of Group Support	162	(1)
Role of Facilitator	163	(2)
Nature of Group Support	165	(1)
Membership and Format	166	(1)
Supportive Elements and Themes	167	(1)
Elements Important to Staff/Group Relationship	168	(1)
Preventative Aspects	169	(1)
Challenges	170	(3)
Index	173