Social work with groups : a comprehensive worktext

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Contents Preface About the Author Ch 1: Groups: Types and Stages of Development Historical Development of Group Work Types of Groups Common Types of Treatment Groups Initial Development of Groups Stages of Groups Models of Group Development over Time Group Cohesion Membership and Reference Groups Breaking the Ice Experiential Learning Summary Group Exercises Ch 2: Social Group Work and Social Work Practice Definition of Social Work Relationship between Social Work and Social Welfare What is the Profession of Social Work? Generalist Social Work Practice The Change Process A Variety of Roles A Systems Perspective Medical Model versus Ecological Model Goals of Social Work Practice A Problem-Solving Approach Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Practice Knowledge, Skills, and Values Needed for Social Work Practice Social Group Work as a Component of Social Work Practice Summary Group Exercises Ch 3: Group Dynamics: Leadership Approaches to Leadership Leadership Roles Power and Influence in Groups Power Bases in Groups Effects of Unequal Power Coleadership of a Group Guidelines for Forming and Leading a Group Standards for Social Work Practice with Groups Summary Group Exercises Ch 4: Group Dynamics: Goals and Norms Setting Personal and Group Goals Establishing Group Goals The Nominal Group Approach Group Norms Conformity Summary Group Exercises Ch 5: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication A Model of Communication Perception Self-Disclosure How to Communicate Effectively Nonverbal Communication Summary Group Exercises Ch 6: Task Groups A Variety of Task Groups Guidelines for Leading Task Groups Problem-Solving Approach Barriers to Effective Problem Solving Brainstorming Conflict Techniques for Resolving Conflicts Intergroup Conflict Decision Making Approaches to Decision Making Group versus Individual Decision Making Summary Group Exercises Ch 7: Working with Diverse Groups Definitions of Key Terms Stereotyping and Multiculturalism: A Perspective Your Stereotypes and Preconceptions Knowledge about Diverse Groups Working with the LGBTIQQ Population in Groups Posture of Reciprocity Which Intervention Techniques Work? The RAP Framework for Leading Multiracial Groups Feminist Intervention Summary Group Exercises Ch 8: Self-Help Groups Mended Hearts: An Example Definition and Characteristics Classification of Self-Help Groups Benefits of Self-Help Groups Linkage with Social Workers Starting a Self-Help Group Online Self-Help Groups Summary Group Exercises Ch 9: Social Work with Families Diversity of Family Forms Societal Functions of Families Family Problems and the Nature of Social Work Family Assessment Family Therapy Verbal Communication Nonverbal Communication Family Group Norms Family Roles Personal and Group Goals Family Conflicts, Problems, and Resolutions Three Approaches to Family Therapy Summary Group Exercises Ch 10: Organizations, Communities, and Groups The Relationship between a Group and an Organization Models of Organizations Surviving in a Bureaucracy Organizational Effectiveness: Structure versus Leadership Competency Communities, Organizations, and Groups The Relationship between a Group and a Community Analyzing a Community Models of Community Practice Building and Sustaining Community Assets Skills for Macro Practice Transformative Dialogue Summary Group Exercises Ch 11: Educational Groups: Stress Management and Time Management as Examples Educational Groups Conceptualizing Stress Long-Term Distress Burn-Out Managing Stress and Preventing Burn-Out Time Management Setting and Prioritizing Goals and Tasks Time-Saver Tips Overcoming Procrastination Advantages of Time Management Summary Group Exercises Ch 12: Treatment Groups Starting, Leading, and Ending Treatment Groups Preparation and Homework Relaxing before Starting a Session Cues upon Entering the Meeting Room Seating Arrangements Introductions Clarifying Roles Building Rapport Exploring Problems in Depth Exploring Alternative Solutions Stages of Group Development Ending a Session Ending a Group Co-Facilitating Treatment Groups Legal Safeguards for Group Facilitators Setting Professional Boundaries with Clients The Therapeutic Factors: What It is That Heals Selecting Intervention Strategies: Evidence-Based Practice Summary Group Exercises Ch 13: Treatment Groups with Diverse and Vulnerable Populations Working with Adolescents in Groups People Who Have an Eating Disorder Group Work with Individuals Impacted by Domestic Violence People Who are Grieving Westberg Model Grief Management in Groups Group Work with Older Adults Summary Group Exercises Ch 14: Termination and Evaluation of a Group Termination Evaluation Summary Group Exercises Appendix 1: Group Treatment Theories Resource Manual (GTTRM) Module 1: Rational Therapy in Groups Module 2: Behavior Therapy in Groups Module 3: Reality Therapy in Groups Module 4: Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Groups Appendix 2: Answers to Group Exercises D-F in Chapter 6 Notes Index