Group Work Vol. 13 : A Humanistic Approach

In Group Work the authors address what makes humanistic groups unique. Centered on the practitioner′s use of self and based on dual objectives--the development of the democratic mutual aid system and the actualization of purpose--humanistic groups encourage growth, development, and independence. The book outlines specific techniques that enable practitioners--within various settings--to achieve these objectives. "A well-written book, which demonstrates the versatility of group work and which, while presenting one particular approach to such work, will not be without interest to practitioners employing alternative approaches." --Group Analysis "The authors provide a thorough practical analysis of intervention issues within a well-articulated humanistic approach. A fine testimony to social group work." --The Le Travailleur Social Worker

Urania Ernest Glassman, MA, MSW, DSW, LCSW

Dr. Glassman’s role as director of field instruction spans 30 years. Her social work specializations are field education, group work, and clinical practice. She is currently Principal Investigator of a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HRSA for Wurzweiler School of Social Work Yeshiva University to train 2^nd year students in clinical field placements with high risk adolescents and transitional age youth. Her recent volume with Sage, Group Work: A Humanistic and Skills Building Approach 2^nd Ed., provides underpinning for the training design. Dr. Glassman maintains a long-standing clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups.

 

She has written and presented papers on field education processes and experiential learning, training field educators, group work, and clinical practice. Dr. Glassman served on the Council on Social Work Education Commission on Educational Policy during the time when social work competencies were defined and field education as social work’s signature pedagogy was branded.  She was instrumental in the development of CSWE’s field education symposium – now the field education track, co-founder of NANFED – North American Network of Field Educators and Directors, and of the NYC Red Apple Chapter of the International Association of Social Work with Groups, and has served as chair of these initiatives.