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Group work is a popular and widely used social work method. Focusing particularly on the central role of mutual aid in effective group work, this text presents the theoretical base, outlines core principles, and introduces the skills for translating those theories and principles into practice.A MutualAid Model for Social Work with Groups will help readers to catalyze the strengths of group members such that they become better problem solvers in all areas of life from the playroom to the boardroom. Increased coverage of evaluation and evidencebased practice speaks to the fields growing concern with monitoring process and assessing progress. The book also includes: workerbased obstacles to mutual aid, their impact, and their antidotes pregroup planning including new discussion on curriculum groups group building by prioritizing certain goals and norms in the new group the significance of time and place on mutual aid and the role of the group worker maintaining mutual aid during socalled individual problem solving an expanded discussion of antioppression and antioppressive practice unlocking a groups potential to make difference and conflict useful special considerations in working with timelimited, openended, and very large groups.Case examples are used throughout to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, and exercises for class or field, help learners to immediately apply conceptual material to their practice. All resources required to carry out the exercises are contained in over 20 appendices at the end of the book. Key points at the end of each chapter recap the major concepts presented, and a roster of recommended reading for each chapter points the reader to further resources on each topic.Designed to support ethical and successful practice, this textbook is an essential addition to the library of any social work student or human service practitioner working with groups.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Mutual-Aid Model for Social Work with Groups'? A: The book focuses on the central role of mutual aid in effective group work, providing theoretical foundations, core principles, and practical skills for social work with groups.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Mutual-Aid Model for Social Work with Groups' is Dominique Moyse Steinberg.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in social work? A: Yes, this textbook is designed to support both students and practitioners, making it suitable for beginners in social work.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include worker-based obstacles to mutual aid, pre-group planning, group building, maintaining mutual aid, and considerations for various group types.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on February 4, 2014.
- Q: Does the book include practical exercises? A: Yes, it includes exercises for class or field use, along with over 20 appendices containing all required resources.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the third edition of 'A Mutual-Aid Model for Social Work with Groups'.
- Q: How does the book address anti-oppressive practice? A: The book expands on the discussion of anti-oppression and anti-oppressive practice, highlighting their significance in group work.