Theory and Practice in Social Group Work Creative Connections

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Synopsis

Here is an important look at creative ways to successfully blend theoretical knowledge with skillful intervention in social group work. Theory and Practice in Social Group Work represents leading works in conceptual development that creatively connect practice with theory and also reflect the current diversity of interventions in group work practice. The book calls for more carefully articulated connections between knowledge and action and maps a strategy for strengthening social work curriculum and expanding group work practice. Some of the areas discussed include group work in medical and health settings, group work with people undergoing life cycle transitions, and group work interventions with vulnerable populations. A wide range of possibilities for applying theories in group work situations are presented in this thought-provoking volume. Some specific examples discussed include group work interventions with persons affected by the AIDS crisis and persons at high risk of contracting HIV, a group model for the management of chronic pain, group intervention services for the homeless mentally ill delivered through a mobile outreach team, a bingo group in an SRO hotel, group work with adults molested as children, and a model of practice for work with minority populations and communities.

Book details

Author:
Kenneth L. Chau, Marie Weil, Dannia Southerland
ISBN:
9781317739692
Related ISBNs:
9781315792835, 9781138998230, 9781560240969
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
296
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-07-16
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1991
Copyright by:
Taylor 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Psychology