Group Work A practical guide to developing groups in Agency Settings

Lupe Alle-Corliss Randall Alle-Corliss

400 pages, Paperback Due May 2009
Because of its cost-effective nature, group work has become the treatment approach of choice in a broad range of human service agencies. This practical guide offers the skills and awareness needed to effectively navigate the many intricacies of working in groups within diverse agency settings.

2009

Ages: -

$115.00

Groups Applying the Functional Group Model

Sharan L. Schwartzberg, Margot C. Howe & Mary Alicia Barnes

Three noted researchers, instructors, and clinicians bring you a classroom tested, evidence-based, client-centered approach to working with groups: The Functional Group Model, an authoritative, well documented conceptual theory. Drawing on the most current research in the field, they have constructed a step-by-step process that prepares OTs and other professionals to meet the many challenges of designing, leading, and concluding functional groups.

2007

Ages: -

$90.85

Groupwork Activities The Resource Manual for Everyone Working with Elderly People

Danny Walsh

NORMALLY $100.60
Groupwork Activities is a huge collection of practical activities and ideas which can be used with every group of older people. - Contains many tried and tested activities that have been found to be particularly rewarding when working with groups of infirm elderly people. - Contains a host of well presented ideas for: word puzzles, quizzes, outdoor activities, relaxation, art, music, crafts and memory games. - Shows how groupwork can be fun as well as therapeutic. Contents: Setting the scene; Interaction & self-exploration; Word games & quizzes; Exercises & relaxation; The arts; Perception & orientation; Daily living skills & advice; Parties: Pets & getting out; Considerations. - 176pp, A4 landscape, illustrated, wire-o-bound

Ages: - Adult

$117.00

In the Tiger's Mouth an Empowerment Guide for Social Action

Katrina Shields

Katrina Shields guides you through the big issues that show up in activism: how to avoid burn-out, network, create stable groups, as well as how to approach listeners with bad news that they may not want to hear. The guide includes exercises that encourage discovery and growth, both for individuals and groups.

1991

Ages: -

POA

The Group Leader's Toolkit Activities & Strategies for Working with Groups 0025312W

Robin Dynes

An essential resource for all kinds of groups, these tried and tested strategies will stimulate and encourage full participation from all group members. - Provides ideas for introducing group members to each other; breaking down barriers; energising people; helping people learn; moving the group on; building trust between group members; motivating people; assessing and evaluating the group; managing behaviour and personal responsibility; and ending sessions.

2006

Ages: -

$124.00