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Social Work with Groups A Process Model

by: Anderson, Joseph

Social Work with Groups A Process Model

by: Anderson, Joseph

ISBN 13:
9780801318375
ISBN 10:
0801318378
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 09/30/1996
Publisher: Pearson

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Summary

Social Work with Groups provides a highly accessible skills- and theory-based framework for facilitating social work practice with groups. The field-tested, "skill model" of Trust, Autonomy, Closeness, Interdependence, and Separation shows students how to facilitate a group process suitable for diverse client populations and problems.

Preface

Introduction: Basic Premises and Core Concepts

(14)

Introduction

(1)

Basic Premises

(3)

Core Concepts

(3)

Autonomy

(1)

Interdependence

(1)

Responsibility

(1)

Autonomy and Interdependence in Group: ``I-We-It'' Triangle in an Ecosystem Globe

(3)

Conclusion

(3)

PART I PERSPECTIVES

(92)

Historical Perspective

(16)

Introduction

(1)

Turn of the Twentieth Century: Roots

(3)

Social Reform and Self-Help

(1)

Recreation

(1)

Progressive Education

(1)

1930s: Evolution of Profession and Method

(1)

1930-1960: From Groupwork to Social Groupwork

(2)

1960-1975: Social Groupwork--Method and Models

(3)

1975-1990: Toward Generic Practice

(3)

The Last Decade: The Social Work in Group Practice

(1)

Conclusion

(2)

Generalist Perspective and Practice

(16)

Introduction

(1)

Vision and Practice: Cause and Function

(1)

The Small Group in Generalist Practice

(1)

Empowerment

(1)

Autonomy as Empowerment

(1)

Interdependence as Empowerment

(1)

Empowerment through Group Process

(5)

Approaches for Generalist Practice with Groups

(4)

Conclusion

(1)

Multicultural Perspective

(28)

Introduction

(1)

Ethnocultural Frameworks for Practice

(1)

Culture as World View

(12)

Group Identity

(1)

Individual Identity

(1)

Values

(5)

Beliefs

(2)

Norms and Communication Styles

(3)

The Ethnographic Stance for Cultural Understanding

(3)

Race and Therapeutic Groups

(2)

Gender and Therapeutic Groups

(2)

Class and Therapeutic Groups

(1)

Sexual Orientation and Therapeutic Groups

(5)

Conclusion

(2)

Small Group Dynamics Perspective

(30)

Introduction

(1)

Group Dynamics

(1)

Group Process

(1)

``I'' Group Dynamics

(4)

Member Orientations

(2)

Composition Principles

(1)

Therapeutic Factors

(1)

``We'' Group Dynamics

(12)

Group Structure

(7)

Group Climate

(2)

Group Cohesion

(1)

Group Communication

(2)

``It'' Group Dynamics

(1)

Leadership Functions

(1)

Leadership Styles

(1)

Group Process

(1)

Spiral Stages

(2)

Stages of Group Development

101

(5)

Preaffiliation/Trust

101

(2)

Power and Control/Autonomy

103

(1)

Intimacy/Closeness

104

(1)

Differentiation/Interdependence

105

(1)

Separation/Termination

105

(1)

Conclusion

106

(1)

PART II THE PROCESS MODEL

107

(134)

Overview of Social Work Practice Through Group Process

109

(14)

Introduction

109

(1)

Basic Stance and Functions

110

(1)

Stance

110

(1)

Functions

111

(1)

The Helping Process

111

(11)

Preaffiliation/Trust

111

(4)

Power and Control/Autonomy

115

(2)

Intimacy/Closeness

117

(2)

Differentiation/Interdependence

119

(2)

Separation/Termination

121

(1)

Summary

122

(1)

Preaffiliation Stage: Trust Themes

123

(30)

Introduction

123

(1)

Trust in the Pregroup Phase

124

(6)

Preparation

126

(1)

Example

127

(3)

Trust in the Early Meetings

130

(10)

Individual Process

130

(1)

Group Process

131

(1)

Helping Process

132

(1)

Skills

132

(8)

Dynamic Balancing

140

(2)

Principles in the First Meeting

142

(5)

Example

143

(4)

Summary

147

(1)

Critical Incidents

148

(5)

Power and Control Stage: Autonomy Themes

153

(36)

Introduction

154

(1)

Autonomy Conflicts

154

(2)

Individual Process

156

(1)

Group Process

157

(1)

Helping Process

158

(15)

Skills

159

(14)

Principles for the Power and Control Stage

173

(12)

Example

174

(11)

Summary

185

(1)

Critical Incidents

186

(3)

Intimacy Stage: Closeness Themes

189

(22)

Introduction

190

(1)

Individual Process

191

(1)

Group Process

192

(1)

Helping Process

193

(8)

Skills

193

(8)

Principles for the Intimacy Stage

201

(5)

Example

202

(4)

Summary

206

(1)

Critical Incidents

206

(5)

Differentiation Stage: Interdependence Themes

211

(14)

Introduction

211

(1)

Individual Process

212

(1)

Group Process

213

(1)

Helping Process

214

(5)

Skills

214

(5)

Principles for the Differentiation Stage

219

(2)

Example

219

(2)

Summary

221

(1)

Critical Incidents

221

(4)

Separation Stage: Termination Themes

225

(16)

Introduction

225

(1)

Individual Process

226

(1)

Group Process

227

(1)

Helping Process

228

(2)

Skills

228

(2)

Principles for the Separation Stage

230

(3)

Example

231

(2)

Data Analysis: Evaluation of Effects

233

(4)

Interpretation of Findings

236

(1)

Conclusion

237

(1)

Summary

237

(1)

Critical Incidents

237

(4)

PART III IMPLICATIONS

241

(30)

Direct Practice Groups

243

(12)

Introduction

244

(1)

The Small Group in Direct Practice

244

(1)

Overview of Contemporary Direct Approaches

245

(7)

Group Psychotherapy

245

(4)

Group Counseling

249

(1)

Mutual Aid/Support Groups

250

(1)

Structured Group Approach

251

(1)

Group Correctional Approaches

252

(1)

Social Work through Group Process

252

(1)

Conclusion

253

(2)

Task Groups

255

(8)

Introduction

255

(1)

Task Group Model

255

(1)

Leadership and Membership Skills

256

(6)

Conclusion

262

(1)

Practice Evaluation

263

(8)

Introduction

263

(1)

Practice as Hypothesis-Testing

264

(1)

Instrumentation in Social Work with Groups

265

(1)

Single-System Designs in Social Work with Groups

266

(3)

Outcomes

266

(1)

Process

267

(1)

Leadership

268

(1)

Conclusion

269

(2)

Afterword

271

(2)

Appendix A. Diversity Awareness Inventory

273

(2)

Appendix B. Value Orientation Inventory and Profile Sheet

275

(2)

Appendix C. Five-Stage Models of Group Development: Some Chronological Examples

277

(4)

Appendix D. Group Leadership Functions: Some Models for Comparison

281

(2)

Appendix E. Group Leadership Functions Scale (And Interpretation Sheet)

283

(4)

Appendix F. Group Leadership Styles and Functions Questionnaire (And Interpretation Sheet)

287

(10)

Appendix G. Instrument to Measure Skills

297

(4)

Appendix H. Group Process Inventory

301

(2)

Appendix I. Therapeutic Group Goal-Setting Schedule

303

(4)

Appendix J. Therapeutic Factors Scale

307

(2)

Appendix K. Feelings About the Group (Cohensiveness) Scale

309

(2)

References

311

(14)

Index

325

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Social Work with Groups A Process Model

Social Work with Groups A Process Model

9780801318375

0801318378

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