Social Work with Groups

by Helen Northen

Book Overview

When should someone not be admitted to a group? How can a reluctant child be persuaded to participate in a group? What is the best way to deal with issues of low self-esteem? Part of the enduring appeal of this classic work is its vivid depiction of actual group work and the challenges that arise.

Opening with an instructive survey of the roots and development of group social work--from the first YMCA to the establishment of the NASW--Northen...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231116322
• ISBN13: 9780231116329
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.2" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

social work with groups

delivery came "on time"... but i waited till last day... book was in good shape.

A Social Work students/beginners should own

I believe this is one of those instrumental texts related to social work. A friend from Hunter (CUNY) suggested it to me (she's focusing on group work). I love it. It's thick and has great information.