Introduction to Group Work Practice, An, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (May 13, 2021) © 2017

  • Ronald W. Toseland University at Albany, State University of New York
  • Robert F. Rivas Siena College, Retired

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ISBN-13: 9780135842317 (2021 update)

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Introduction to Group Work Practice is a comprehensive overview of group work practice from a generalist practice perspective. The text is widely used by professionals, educators and students in schools of social work. Typologies illustrate group work practice with treatment groups at the micro-, meso- and macro-levels. It also addresses leadership and diversity as they pertain to the world today. There are sections on working with individuals who have difficulty engaging in work in groups.

The new 8th Edition is thoroughly updated throughout. The new edition includes research on virtual groups. It also includes the most current literature on working with resistant group members. Additionally, there's updated material on leadership and diversity. It has updated reference material and new content from evidence-based practice sources.

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 10: 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

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