Handbook of Social work with groups (Record no. 78661)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9788131600931
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Classification number 303.4 HAN
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Personal name Garvin, Charles D. (ed.)
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Title Handbook of Social work with groups
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Place of publication, distribution, etc. Jaipur
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Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Rawat Pub.
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Date of publication, distribution, etc. 2007
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Extent 527p.
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Summary, etc. This comprehensive handbook describes current approaches to working with groups in many different settings and for a variety of purposes. Leading social work practitioners and scholars outline influential theories of group work and address contemporary issues in planning and implementing interventions. The volume's authoritative exploration of theoretical, practical, and methodological concerns-coupled with a clear focus on empowerment and multi-culturalism-make it an indispensable, up-to-date reference and text.<br/><br/>The Handbook begins with an introductory section on theoretical and philosophical foundations, reviewing salient ideas and findings from across the social and behavioral sciences. Next, chapters present established and emerging group work approaches in all the major practice fields-mental health, prevention, child welfare, substance abuse, aging, corrections, and more-as well as applications with community groups, groups in agencies, and policymaking groups. Illustrated are the ways groups are used to help people:<br/><br/>• Address personal problems<br/><br/>Cope with disabilities<br/><br/>• Strengthen families and communities Navigate life transitions<br/><br/>• Obtain needed resources and support<br/><br/>• Improve organizational functioning<br/><br/>• Achieve social change<br/><br/>For each approach, authors provide practical, how-to-do-it information; review the relevant professional literature; assess the approach from the standpoint of empowerment; and consider the applicability of principles and methods for work with diverse populations. Extensive information on research issues is also presented, with separate chapters devoted to evaluating group work practice and solving common. problems in research design. Other topics. covered include the uses of the Internet and other technologies in extending group work opportunities beyond traditional settings.
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Social change
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Personal name Gutierrez, Lorraine M. (ed.)
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Personal name Galinsky, Maeda J. (ed.)
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