Themes And Stories In Youthwork Practice

Informationen zum Autor Mark Krueger Klappentext Themes and Stories in Youth Work Practice takes a refreshing look at the creative possibilities of working with youth in a variety of group care and developmental settings. Author Mark Krueger presents an innovative approach to developing relationships through shared experiences that plays out like modern dance, choreographed according to individual needs and strengths but always open to improvisations that follow the rhythms of life. The book also promotes a framework of understanding youth work through personal stories constructed alone and together by youth and youth workers. Zusammenfassung An enlightening read for anyone working in, or for, residential treatment centers, group homes, shelters, forster care, juvenile justice programs, community based youth serving organizations, after school programs, recreation programs, camps, churches, and neighborhood centers. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One: Youthwork as Modern Dance Chapter Two: Using Self and Story to Understand Youthwork Chapter Three: Moments with Youth Chapter Four: Three Sketches References and Recommended Readings Index

Product details

• Authors: Mark Krueger, Mark V. (EDT) Krueger, Krueger Mark
• Publisher: Haworth press inc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.10.2004
• EAN: 9780789025814
• ISBN: 978-0-7890-2581-4
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 216 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Adult education; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, Social Work, Child welfare, Child welfare and youth services