Making Groups Work

Rethinking practice

von Rob Watts

208 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Most of us work in them, most of us live in them. Some are complex, some are simple. Some meet only once while others last for decades. Whatever form they take, groups are central to our lives.Making Groups Work offers a comprehensive introduction to the key issues in group work. It outlines the role of groups and the history of group work, discusses group politics, and shows how groups can help promote social change. Detailed case studies are used to make the crucial link between theory and practice. The authors also offer strategies for making groups work effectively.Making Groups Work is essential reading for social workers, health workers, counsellors, community workers, youth workers, trainers and anyone else interested in working with groups. It is also a good introductory text for students and a handy reference for professionals.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Soziale Dienste und Sozialwesen, Kriminologie Sozialwesen, Sozialpolitik und soziale Dienste Soziale Arbeit
• ISBN: 9780367718640
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 31.03.2021
• Größe: 216 x 140 mm
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)