If you are in need of a clear and compact introduction to the theory and practice of groupwork, then this is the book for you. The A-Z of Groupwork identifies over 70 themes and ideas that, taken together, encapsulate our collective knowledge of groups and groupwork across a range of practice settings. Deft cross-referencing shows the connections between entries, so that you can easily investigate the relationships between ideas, as well as explore different pathways through the material. Straightforward in its language and structure, and packed with the latest academic references, the book is ideally suited for study purposes. Equally importantly, it is written with practice application in mind. Its succinct and accessible style makes it an ideal starting-point for people new to groupwork, but also provides the more experienced practitioner with a perfect gateway into the wider literature. Whether you work, or intend to work, in mental health, adult or children's services, in health, social work, community work or youth work roles, this book should prove an invaluable source of theory, research evidence and reflection.

A-Z of Groups and Groupwork (Professional Keywords)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Doel, Mark

Psychology & Counseling

Red Globe Press

The New Social Work Practice (Routledge Revivals)

The New Social Work Practice: Exercises and Activities for Training and Developing Social Workers (Routledge Revivals)

Politics & Social Sciences

Shardlow, Steven

Social Sciences

Routledge

Social Work: The Basics

This revised second edition of Social Work: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the often misrepresented world of social work. This accessible book presents a broad view of contemporary social work, exploring its roots and its possible future. It dispels myths surrounding social work, addresses media debates, and offers a balanced account of what social workers do. 
Arguing for a social work that is partisan in support of social justice, questions covered include: How did social work arise? How and why do people come into contact with social workers? What are the true aims of social work – to help or to control? What is the relationship between social work and social policy? How and why do people become social workers? What’s it like to be a social worker? Can social work cross borders? 
Drawing examples from the full range of social work practice, this book is valuable reading for all individuals interested in the field of social work. It will provide a helpful introduction for students considering a career in social work, those beginning social work courses, and other professionals whose work brings them into contact with social workers.

Fully revised second edition. Includes glossary of key social work terms. Includes detailed discussions of the changes to the organisation of social work practice and education in the countries of the UK. In addition to this, there is greater international content. Covers the full range of social work, not just one group/type, with discussions of children, adults and the elderly over topics including immigration, people trafficking and refugees, protection, substance abuse and socially excluded groups.

Using Groupwork (The Social Work Skills Series)

Written by an experienced groupworker and academic, this book promotes greater knowledge and understanding of groupwork and group processes, particularly in social work and social care settings. Incorporating both theory and practice, it provides a practical guide to those considering groupwork, and further inspiration for those already involved. The book incorporates a number of case examples of groups run in mainstream social work, social care and multidisciplinary settings.   Skills-based in approach, this original text includes:  illustrative group examples  quotes from groupworkers key learning points based on research activities to develop practice  suggestions for further reading.  Published in association with Community Care Magazine, the book meets the changing needs of today’s students and practitioners in social care and is a welcome addition to the current literature.

Mental Health

Written by an experienced groupworker and academic, this book promotes greater knowledge and understanding of groupwork and group processes, particularly in social work and social care settings. Incorporating both theory and practice, it provides a practical guide to those considering groupwork, and further inspiration for those already involved. The book incorporates a number of case examples of groups run in mainstream social work, social care and multidisciplinary settings. Skills-based in approach, this original text includes: <ul>
<li>illustrative group examples </li> <li>quotes from groupworkers</li> <li>key learning points based on research</li> <li>activities to develop practice </li> <li>suggestions for further reading.</li>
</ul> Published in association with Community Care Magazine, the book meets the changing needs of today’s students and practitioners in social care and is a welcome addition to the current literature.

Social Work Placements: A Traveller's Guide (Student Social Work)

Placements can be one of the most exciting parts of your social work training but also one of the most daunting. This Guide will help you to make the most of your practice learning opportunities. The guide highlights how you can make the most of your placement, as well as anticipating some of the problem areas and pitfalls to avoid. It covers:    preparing for your placement  getting to grips with placement documentation  understanding how and what you might learn on placement  integrating theory with practice  non-traditional placements  anticipating difficulties and dealing with them  getting the best from assessment and evaluation.    Using a cast of ‘fellow travellers’ – students, work-based supervisors, practice educators and college tutors – to illustrate issues raised, the Guide is accessible and contains plenty of case studies. It is the ideal book for anyone wanting to make sure their placement goes as well as possible, whether they are a student or a supervisor.

Placements can be one of the most exciting parts of your social work training but also one of the most daunting. This Guide will help you to make the most of your practice learning opportunities. The guide highlights how you can make the most of your placement, as well as anticipating some of the problem areas and pitfalls to avoid. It covers: <ul>
<li>preparing for your placement </li> <li>getting to grips with placement documentation </li> <li>understanding how and what you might learn on placement </li> <li>integrating theory with practice </li> <li>non-traditional placements </li> <li>anticipating difficulties and dealing with them </li> <li>getting the best from assessment and evaluation. </li> </ul>
Using a cast of ‘fellow travellers’ – students, work-based supervisors, practice educators and college tutors – to illustrate issues raised, the Guide is accessible and contains plenty of case studies. It is the ideal book for anyone wanting to make sure their placement goes as well as possible, whether they are a student or a supervisor.

Social Work: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the often misrepresented world of social work. This accessible book presents a broad view of contemporary social work, exploring its roots and its possible future. It dispels myths surrounding social work, addresses media debates, and offers a balanced account of what social workers do. The book argues for a social work that is partisan in support of social justice. Questions covered include:  How did social work arise?  How and why do people come into contact with social workers?  What are the true aims of social work - to help or to control?  What is the relationship between social work and social policy?  How and why do people become social workers?  What’s it like to be a social worker?  Can social work cross borders? Drawing examples from the full range of social work practice, this book is valuable reading for all individuals interested in the field of social work. It will provide a helpful introduction for students considering a career in social work, those beginning social work courses, and other professionals whose work brings them into contact with social workers and who want to find out more about what social work is.

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A-Z of Groups and Groupwork (Professional Keywords)

The New Social Work Practice: Exercises and Activities for Training and Developing Social Workers (Routledge Revivals)

The New Social Work Practice (Routledge Revivals)

Social Work: The Basics

Social Work: The Basics

Using Groupwork (The Social Work Skills Series)

Using Groupwork (The Social Work Skills Series)

Social Work Placements: A Traveller's Guide (Student Social Work)

Social Work Placements: A Traveller's Guide (Student Social Work)

Social Work: The Basics