Social Group Work: A Helping Process

A Comprehensive Guide to Group Work Practice

Social Group Work: A Helping Process is a comprehensive and practical guide to group work practice. Written by experienced social workers, this book provides a step-by-step approach to working with groups, from assessment and planning to implementation and evaluation.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage: This book covers all aspects of group work practice, from theory to practice.
• Practical approach: The authors provide a wealth of practical tips and tools that can be used in any group work setting.
• Evidence-based: The book is based on the latest research and evidence-based practices.
• Engaging and accessible: The book is written in a clear and engaging style that makes it easy to read and understand.

What You Will Learn

By reading this book, you will learn how to:

• Assess the needs of a group and develop a plan for intervention.
• Create a safe and supportive group environment.
• Facilitate group discussion and interaction.
• Manage conflict and difficult group dynamics.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of your group work intervention.

Who Should Read This Book

This book is essential reading for anyone who works with groups, including social workers, counselors, therapists, educators, and community organizers. It is also a valuable resource for students who are interested in learning more about group work practice.

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Social Group Work: A Helping Process is available now from all major book retailers. Order your copy today and start learning how to use group work to help people reach their full potential.

Table of Contents

• Part I: Introduction to Group Work
  • Chapter 1: The History and Evolution of Group Work
  • Chapter 2: The Benefits of Group Work
  • Chapter 3: The Different Types of Groups
• Part II: The Group Work Process
  • Chapter 4: Assessing the Needs of a Group
  • Chapter 5: Developing a Plan for Intervention
  • Chapter 6: Creating a Safe and Supportive Group Environment
  • Chapter 7: Facilitating Group Discussion and Interaction
  • Chapter 8: Managing Conflict and Difficult Group Dynamics
  • Chapter 9: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Your Group Work Intervention
• Part III: Special Topics in Group Work
  • Chapter 10: Working with Diverse Groups
  • Chapter 11: Working with Groups in Crisis
  • Chapter 12: Working with Groups Online
• Conclusion
  • Chapter 13: The Future of Group Work

Index