Group Work with Children and Adolescents - Prevention and Intervention in School and Community Systems

In this book, Steven R Rose presents the concepts, context and applications of a problem-solving approach to group work with children and adolescents who suffer from a wide range of social problems.

The book addresses issues associated with assessment, problem recognition, planning and composition, leadership and activities in a wide range of settings. Phases of group work, practice guidelines and evaluation are also thoroughly considered.

List of contents

PART ONE: CONCEPTS OF GROUP WORK
The Context of Practice
The Basis of Group Work
Processes of Practice
Evaluation of Practice
A Review of the Field
PART TWO: APPLICATIONS OF GROUP WORK
Parental Divorce
Peer Relationships and Social Competence
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
School Performance

About the author

Steven R. Rose, Louisiana State University

Summary

The first section presents group theory and principles of working with children and adolescents in schools. The second section addresses in detail the use of group work for prevention and remediation of specific social problems children face. The third section integrates the first sections and suggests propositions for the future.

Product details

• Authors: Steven R. Rose
• Publisher: Sage Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.1998
• EAN: 9780761901617
• ISBN: 978-0-7619-0161-7
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 259 g
• Series: Sage Sourcebooks for the Human; Sage Sourcebooks for the Human; SAGE Sourcebooks for the Human Services
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system