Using Groupwork

Mark Doel

ISBN 10: 0415339316 / ISBN 13: 9780415339315

Published by Taylor & Francis Nov 2005, 2005

About this Item

Neuware - Written by an experienced practitioner and academic, this book aims to promote an understanding of groupwork and group processes, particularly in social work and social care settings. Skills-based in approach, it includes: group examples, quotes from groupworkers, learning points based on research, activities to develop practice, and more.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Using Groupwork
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Nov 2005
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415339316
• ISBN 13: 9780415339315
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 246W x 174H x 21D millimeters 246 millimeters width by 174 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 496 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Written by an experienced groupworker and academic, this book promotes greater knowledge and understanding of groupwork and group processes, particularly in social work and social care settings. Incorporating both theory and practice, it provides a practical guide to those considering groupwork, and further inspiration for those already involved. The book incorporates a number of case examples of groups run in mainstream social work, social care and multidisciplinary settings.

Skills-based in approach, this original text includes:

• illustrative group examples
• quotes from groupworkers
• key learning points based on research
• activities to develop practice
• suggestions for further reading.

Published in association with Community Care Magazine, the book meets the changing needs of today’s students and practitioners in social care and is a welcome addition to the current literature.

About the Author

Professor Mark Doel has practised, taught and researched groupwork for many years as a social work practitioner and academic. This extensive experience underpins Using Groupwork, giving it currency and authenticity. Mark Doel is co-editor of 'Groupwork' journal and author of twelve books, many translated into other languages. He is currently Research Professor of Social Work at Sheffield Hallam University.