Group Treatment in Social Work: An Integration of Theory and Practice - Second Edition

Wickham, Edcil

ISBN 10: 1550771345 / ISBN 13: 9781550771343

Published by Thompson Educational Publishing, Inc., Canada, 2003

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Minor to moderate wear. Stickers on back cover. Stamp along outer spine edges - otherwise pages are clean.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Group Treatment in Social Work: An Integration of Theory and Practice - Second Edition
• Publisher: Thompson Educational Publishing, Inc., Canada
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1550771345
• ISBN 13: 9781550771343
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dimensions: 0.64W x 15.24H x 22.23D centimeters 0.64 centimeters width by 15.24 centimeters height by 22.23 centimeters depth
• Weight: 249.476 grams

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Synopsis

Therapeutic groups are commonplace in social and health care settings. The purpose of this work is to demonstrate ways that the student or practitioner can integrate theory and practice and acquire the skills necessary for effective functioning. The first section emphasizes the importance of the organizational context and the preparation of both client and worker, and includes a discussion on pre-screening. The second section outlines the stages of group development and the ways in which the worker can use knowledge of these stages to assist treatment. A new feature of this edition is the inclusion of several case studies that illustrate ways in which theory informs practice and enhances personal experience and professional growth. The book is directed towards practitioners and is written in a succinct style that keeps the needs of the reader in mind. This is an ideal textbook for courses on group treatment in social work and is suitable for a variety of disciplines that make use of group skills in a therapeutic manner.