Social work with groups - Helen Northen

When should someone not be admitted to a group? How can a reluctant child be persuaded to participate in a group? What is the best way to deal with issues of low self-esteem? Part of the appeal of this work is its depiction of actual group work and the challenges that arise.;Opening with an instructive survey of the roots and development of group social work - from the first YMCA to the establishment of the NASW - Northen and Kurland contribute to the integration of theory and research that forms the basis of group social work practice. Using an ecosystem approach, they set forth a generic framework for practice with diverse groups, establishing a common core of values, knowledge, purposes and interventions that can be applied to different populations and situations. With step-by-step guidance, this book covers the major issues as well as the ethical challenges that working with groups entails.;This revised and updated edition includes seven new chapters that reflect the most recent developments in group practice.