A Theory of Groupwork Practice (Paperback)

Tom Douglas

ISBN 10: 0333548744 / ISBN 13: 9780333548745

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Basingstoke, 1993

About this Item

Paperback. A Theory of Groupwork Practice is based on the results of the search for the fundamental similarities in the practice of all groupworkers in whatever profession or setting they may operate. The theoretical concepts used by groupworkers may be widely variant, but what workers actually do when in interaction with the groups they create or adapt shows remarkable similarities which are deeper and more influential than the concepts in promoting or preventing successful group outcomes. This book presents the foundations of a coherent theory of group work practice based on these similarities. A Theory of Groupwork Practice is based on the results of the search for the fundamental similarities in the practice of all groupworkers in whatever profession or setting they may operate. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Theory of Groupwork Practice (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Basingstoke
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333548744
• ISBN 13: 9780333548745
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A Theory of Groupwork Practice is based on the results of the search for the fundamental similarities in the practice of all groupworkers in whatever profession or setting they may operate. The theoretical concepts used by groupworkers may be widely variant, but what workers actually do when in interaction with the groups they create or adapt shows remarkable similarities which are deeper and more influential than the concepts in promoting or preventing successful group outcomes. This book presents the foundations of a coherent theory of group work practice based on these similarities.

About the Author

TOM DOUGLAS is a Fellow of the University of Keele, has taught groupwork and social psychology to social workers and others, and has worked as a social worker in many different settings. He is now a freelance groupwork consultant.
TOM DOUGLAS is a Fellow of the University of Keele, has taught groupwork and social psychology to social workers and others, and has worked as a social worker in many different settings. He is now a freelance groupwork consultant.