Group Work: Learning and Practice

Group work is an essential aspect of social work, and this book was the first attempt to provide an up-to-date and integrated source book for students. It suggested that the small group was to become the core system around which future social work teaching would be based, and emphasized the opportunities for work with groups in the community, residential institutions, and with families. The book was widely welcomed by specialists in group work and those more generally interested in social work methods.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Group work is a fundamental aspect of social work, encompassing various fields such as individual and family counseling, residential care, community work, management, and social work education. Despite the growing interest in this area of social work methodology, the publication of Group Work: Learning and Practice in 1978 marked the initial effort to provide a comprehensive and well-integrated resource for students. This book, consisting of primarily original and British papers on social group work, aimed to address its knowledge base, the diverse practice settings and objectives, and its implications for social work education and training models.

In the realm of social work education, new directions were proposed, emphasizing the significance of small groups as the primary system for future teaching. The primary focus of this National Institute for Social Work reader, titled "The Development and Demonstration of Intervention Skills in Practice," revolved around the importance of developing and showcasing intervention skills in social work practice. This emphasis was particularly relevant given the shifting emphasis towards the need for greater understanding and utilization of the small group dimension in various contexts, including community work, residential institutions, and family counseling.

Group Work: Learning and Practice would have garnered widespread acclaim among specialists in group work and those with a broader interest in social work methods. It would have been valuable to teachers, students, practitioners, supervisors, and local authority training officers, as well as to a broader readership of educators, youth workers, and individuals engaged in the fields of group dynamics and counseling. The book's comprehensive coverage and insightful contributions would have provided valuable insights and practical guidance for those engaged in social work practice and education.

Weight: 380g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032064000