| Description |
xix, 537 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. The Knowledge Base of Group Work Practice -- Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. Historical Developments -- Ch. 3. Understanding Group Dynamics -- Ch. 4. Leadership -- Ch. 5. Leadership and Diversity -- Pt. II. The Planning Stage -- Ch. 6. Planning the Group -- Pt. III. The Beginning Stage -- Ch. 7. The Group Begins -- Ch. 8. Assessment -- Pt. IV. The Middle Stage -- Ch. 9. Treatment Groups: Foundation Methods -- Ch. 10. Treatment Groups: Specialized Methods -- Ch. 11. Task Groups: Foundation Methods -- Ch. 12. Task Groups: Specialized Methods -- Pt. V. The Ending Stage -- Ch. 13. Ending the Group's Work -- Ch. 14. Evaluation -- Ch. 15. Case Examples -- App. A. Guidelines for Ethics -- Ethical Guidelines for Group Counselors -- Standards for Social Work Practice with Groups -- App. B. Films and Videotapes -- App. C. Group Announcements -- App. D. Outline for a Group Proposal -- App. E. An Example of a Treatment Group Proposal -- App. F. An Example of a Task Group Proposal |
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App. G. Suggested Readings on Program Activities |
| Summary |
"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 on the market today. Students receive thorough preparation in areas that vary from treatment to organizational and community settings. The addition of new case studies, practice examples, and guiding principles adds to the ease and readability of this text."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2005 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 485-521) and indexes |
| Subject |
Leadership.
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Social group work.
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| Author |
Rivas, Robert F.
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| LC no. |
2007045628 |
| ISBN |
9780205593828 |
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0205593828 |
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