Using Groupwork

'Using Groupwork forms a useful introductory guide to groups within the helping professions. Its unique features will make it...the text of choice for many students and practitioners who are at the early stage of developing their groupwork practice...it provides an evidence-based approach to groupwork. It should be highly recommended.' - Jonathan Parker, Bournemouth University, UKProfessor 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. Written by an experienced groupworker and academic, this book aims to promote knowledge and understanding of groupwork and group processes, particularly in social work and social care settings. It includes: illustrative group examples; quotes from groupworkers; key learning points based on research; activities to develop practice; and more. Zusammenfassung Written by an experienced practitioner and academic, this book promotes greater knowledge and understanding of groupwork and group processes, particularly in social work and social care settings.1. Introduce2. Understand 3. Prepare 4. Meet 5. Do 6. Lead 7. Beware 8. Value 9. Grow Appendix: Example answers to some Activities Bibliography Index

Product details

• Authors: Mark Doel, Mark (Sheffield Hallam University Doel, Doel Mark
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.11.2005
• EAN: 9780415339322
• ISBN: 978-0-415-33932-2
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: The Social Work Skills Series; The Social Work Skills Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, MEDICAL / General, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / General, Psychotherapy, Social Work