SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Helen Northen, Roselle Kurland

• Binding: Hardcover

• ISBN: 9788131608852

• Pages: 525 pages

• Release Date: 01-11-2017

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.0 x 1.5 inches

About the Book
Social Work with Groups by Helen Northen and Roselle Kurland is a seminal work in the field of group social work. This classic text provides a comprehensive understanding of the theories, values, and practices that guide social work in group settings. It examines real-world group work scenarios, addressing common challenges such as group member participation, managing low self-esteem, and conflict resolution.

The book begins by exploring the historical evolution of group social work, from the YMCA to the formation of the NASW, and offers a solid theoretical foundation through a detailed survey of the knowledge base for practice. Northen and Kurland utilize an ecosystem approach to outline a generic framework for practice with various groups, making it relevant across different populations and social settings.

This updated edition includes seven new chapters reflecting recent developments in the field. The book provides a structured, step-by-step guide for working with groups, covering everything from pregroup contact and member selection to termination. Additionally, it highlights the ethical considerations and challenges that are an inherent part of group social work.

Contents

• Groups in Social Work Practice

• The Knowledge Base for Practice

• Relationships: The Heart of Practice

• Intervention in Groups

• Planning

• Pregroup Contact: Selection and Preparation of Members

• Purpose

• The Problem-Solving Process

• Conflict

• Roles of Members

• The Use of Activity

• Stage I: Inclusion-Orientation

• Stage II: Uncertainty-Exploration

• Stage III: Mutuality and Goal Achievement

• Stage IV: Separation-Termination

• Evaluation

About the Author
Helen Northen is Professor Emerita at the School of Social Work, University of Southern California. She has authored several influential works, including Clinical Social Work.
Roselle Kurland is a professor at the School of Social Work, Hunter College. She is a leading expert in the field of social work with groups, and her contributions to the discipline are widely recognized.