Groupwork practice in social work
Lindsay, Trevor2011
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A concise introduction to groupwork practice in social work. Social work degree students must be confident in working with groups of service users as well as other professionals. This revised new edition introduces the practicalities of planning, establishing, facilitating and evaluating social work projects including small helping groups as well as interprofessional working parties. The authors examine the best methods in setting up a group, the issues around power and anti-oppressive practice, and how to cope with unexpected or unhelpful outcomes. This second edition features new material on sociodrama and psychodrama action methods, with more examples from actual groupwork projects.
Main title:
Groupwork practice in social work / Trevor Lindsay and Sue Orton.
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Imprint:
Exeter : Learning Matters, 2011.
Collation:
xiii, 146 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction What is groupwork? Planning your group: initial planning decisions Facilitation and co-facilitation Setting up the group Group processes Programming and activities Issues of power and oppression Coping with unexpected or unhelpful responses Monitoring, recording and evaluating your work Conclusion
ISBN:
9780857255020 (pbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
2196414
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