An introduction to group work practice

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An introduction to group work practice

Ronald W. Toseland, Robert F. Rivas

(Pearson international edition)

Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, c2009

6th ed

  • : pbk.

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Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 485-521) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

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 Part I The Knowledge Base of Group Work Practice Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Historical Developments Chapter 3 Understanding Group Dynamics Chapter 4 Leadership Chapter 5 Leadership and Diversity Part II The Planning Stage Chapter 6 Planning the Group Part III The Beginning Stage Chapter 7 The Group Begins Chapter 8 Assessment Part IV The Middle Stage Chapter 9 Treatment Groups: Foundation Methods Chapter 1 0 Treatment Groups: Specialized Methods Chapter 11 Task Groups: Foundation Methods Chapter 12 Task Groups: Specialized Methods Part V The Ending Stage Chapter 13 Ending the Group's Work Chapter 14 Evaluation Chapter 15 Case Examples AppendixA 1. Guidelines for Ethics 2. Ethical Guidelines for Group Counselors 3. Standards for Social Work Practice with Groups Appendix B Films and Videotapes Appendix C Group Announcements Appendix D Outline for a Group Proposal Appendix E An Example of a Treatment Group Proposal Appendix F An Example of a Task Group Proposal Appendix G Suggested Readings on Program Activities Bibliography Name Index Subject Index

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Details

  • NCID
    BA87658984
  • ISBN
    • 9780205507085
  • LCCN
    2007045628
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Boston
  • Pages/Volumes
    xix, 537 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
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