Groupwork in Social Care: Planning and Setting Up Groups
Julie Phillips
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In this extremely practical guide, Julie Phillips argues that preparation is the most important element in running successful groups, and explores the issues that practitioners should address. She demonstrates how to prepare effectively, drawing on eight extended case studies with a variety of groups ranging from a positive parenting group to an anger management group. She examines the initial decisions that must be made such as determining the size, purpose and goals of a group, and finding an appropriate meeting place. Anti-discriminatory practice, with an emphasis on power, race and gender issues, is highlighted as a fundamental consideration in planning a group. Phillips underpins her recommendations for practice with the theories behind groupwork and includes frameworks for analysing the effectiveness of group programmes. Groupwork in Social Care will be essential reading for students and qualified professionals working in the fields of occupational therapy, youth work, social work, probation and community mental health nursing.
Book Details
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publish Date: Mar 27th, 2001
Pages: 128
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 8.58in - 6.72in - 0.32in - 0.44lb
EAN: 9781853028298
Categories: • Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare• Social Work• LGBTQ+ Studies - General
About the Author
Phillips, Julie: - Julie Phillips is Head of Social Work at University College Northampton, having previously worked as a lecturer in social work at the School of Social Work, Leicester University, and as a senior lecturer at Coventry University. She has also worked as a qualified social worker and as a consultant.
Praise for this book
The book gives inexperienced group workers an understanding of the issues to be considered when establishing groups.--Community Care
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