Subtitle on cover: a guide to reflective practice.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-222) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Cover page; title page; copyright page; contents; acknowledgments; 1. introduction; 2. group purpose: 'why would you do it on your own?'; 3. theoretical basis of group work: 'it's more like growing plants than running a machine'; 4. leading: 'a series of tasks anyone can do'; 5. 'thinking group': 'it's got a life of its own'; 6. 'thinking group' in action: 'dealing with the dynamics of a very emotional thing'; 7. forming a group: 'the people in it create it'; 8. the life of the group: 'laughter and tears'; 9. critical issues: 'it's a bit of a risk ... you just don't know what will happen'
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10. doing 'good' group work: 'outward looking and moving on'epilogue; references.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Offering a contemporary reflective, context-based approach to group work, this introductory group work textbook is ideal for students in social work, community work, health, and welfare or as a professional reference. Drawing on thought-provoking contributions from experienced group leaders and participants, the book outlines the various ways in which group work can be used. Focusing particularly on psychoeducation groups, psychotherapy groups, mutual aid groups, and social action groups, it explains that the purpose of the group should determine the form it takes. The key facilitation sk.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Inside group work.
International Standard Book Number
1865088927
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Social group work.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Public Policy-- Social Services & Welfare.