Groups in Social Work: A Workbook
- ISBN-10
- 0205542727
- ISBN-13
- 9780205542727
- Category
- Social group work
- Pages
- 195
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Pearson College Division
- Author
- Jacqueline Corcoran
Description
Filled with practical information and an abundance of case examples and exercises, Groups in Social Work: A Workbook addresses the common problems and issues that typically come up in groups. It shows how social workers can effectively use a strengths-based approach to both prevent and correct problems that may occur within the group. Features - * Case vignettes, examples, and questions are posed throughout the workbook * Strengths-based approach throughout, with one chapter completely devoted to it (Ch.11) * An abundance of examples from diverse settings (e.g., clubhouse settings) and different types of groups (e.g. psychoeducational) * An Appendix dedicated to evidence-based practice coincides with Chapter 2 to help students learn how to find evidence-based curriculums
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