| Description |
vi, 202 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
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Introduction: Setting the agenda for groups and group work -- 1. Group work in Australia: The question of agency -- 2. The history of working with groups -- 3. Working with groups: Remedial and reciprocal perspectives -- 4. The social goals perspective for working with groups -- 5. How groups work: The life cycle of groups -- 6. Working with groups: Structured experiences and experiential learning -- 7. Working with groups and the role of the facilitator -- 8. Working with groups in community work and social movements |
| Summary |
A practical introduction to group facilitation for students in the human services. 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 |
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Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 192-197) and index |
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System requirements for PC users: Internet Explorer 5.5 and above, Adobe Acrobat reader 6.0.2 and above. For Mac users: Safari 1.2 and above, Adobe Acrobat reader 7.0 and above |
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Judith Bessant and Rob Watts are Professors of Social Policy, School of Global, Urban and Social Stdies, RMIT University |
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Group relations training -- Australia.
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Leadership -- Australia.
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Social groups -- Australia.
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Social groups.
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Teams in the workplace -- Australia.
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Teams in the workplace.
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| Author |
Bessant, Judith.
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Watts, Rob.
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| LC no. |
98197584 |
| ISBN |
1864483040 |
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