Use of Groups in School Social Work: Group Work and Group Processes

ABSTRACT

A survey of 54 school social workers indicated that they use group work extensively in their practice to address a number of student issues. Cognitive-behavioral theories were most commonly used to guide these groups. Workers rarely identified the use of small group theory as a conceptual framework. Groups were less frequent at the secondary level, and sessions were longer. Family change groups were more common at the elementary level. The method of funding the social work position had no effect on kinds or numbers of groups school social workers facilitated. Respondents did not identify use of small group theory as a conceptual framework, but they addressed group dynamics and group developmental stages. They used activities extensively and adapted published curriculum to meet member needs.     

The Use of Field Trips in Teaching Social Group Work

The field trip, as organized by the students and faculty of an undergraduate social work program, is suggested as a vehicle for teaching group work skills. Other learning opportunities offered by field trips are also discussed. In addition, recommendations are made as to how these experiences can be organized in order to enhance the learning of social group work in the academic setting.     

分析社会交换理论在小组社会工作中的应用

小组工作之所以存在是交换的结果,即组织者和参与者之间达成了交换;同时,在小组内组员之间也存在一定的交换,且交换在小组各阶段均存在。     

Use of Data in Identifying and Resolving Group Problems in Goal Oriented Treatment Groups

In this paper a data based approach for identifying and modifying group problems in goal oriented groups is presented. Types of post session questionnaires, observational systems, and other data collection methods for ascertaining group process are presented. A step by step paradigm is proposed to guide group workers in the assessment and modification process. Case materials in children and adult groups are discussed in which specific strategies are exemplified. A program aimed at preventing a high frequency of group problems is also briefly described.     

The Use of a Workshop on Group Work for Field Instructors to Enhance Students' Experience with Group Work in the Field Practicum

To enhance student's learning about group work in the field practicum, one undergraduate program provided a continuing education workshop to field instructors in which core group work content was identified as were suggestions for how they could provide appropriate learning opportunities for their students. Results suggest that such training may positively affect students' opportunities to practice group work. The findings also are consistent with previous research that has demonstrated that social work students often have only limited opportunities to practice group work in the field.     

The Use of IASWG Standards for Social Work Practice with Groups in Supervision of Group Work Practitioners

This article describes a model for supervision for practicing group leaders. The content and process of the model is participant driven, with the International Association for Social Work with Groups Standards for Social Work Practice with Groups used as a core element to guide development of the model as well as the support offered by the supervisor and participants.     

Group Therapy Techniques for Work with Child Sexual Abuse Victims

Group therapy techniques used by the Washington University Child Guidance Center's Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Team are described for clinicians working with child sexual abuse victims. Activities and tasks used to promote the therapeutic process are presented, broken down into three age groups: preschoolers, latency age children, and teenagers. The intent is to disseminate ideas found to be useful in the treatmcnt process.     

Group Work and the Environment

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The Essential Power of Group Work

SUMMARY

For almost two decades, leaders in the field of social group work have been warning that the foundational principles and practice of group work as a modality are in danger of being absorbed into generalist social work practice. This paper expands upon the appeal of leaders in the social group work field to generate an environment in which group work is recognized as an integral method in social work practice and education. This paper examines group work as a powerful methodology in social work practice with a specific theoretical framework and skill base that is fundamental to the social work profession. The characteristics of group work's strengths are explored with a comprehensive overview that inspires renewed commitment to preserving, practicing and promoting social group work as a viable and integral part of social work practice.     

Instilling the Soul of Group Work in Social Work Education

This article addresses the process of developing an educational model for teaching social work with groups in an undergraduate social work degree program in Israel. The model was developed against a backdrop of decreasing status of social group work within the profession and the consequent loss of its unique identity and power in the social work field. The model's aims are to provide the students with the basic principles of social group work, to ensure its place in their professional identity, and to awaken curiosity regarding its use in their future practice as social workers.     

Hispanics and Group Work

This article reviews the literature on group work with Hispanics and highlights key practice issues and considerations. A total of 28 publications are analyzed with reference to such elements as group member and leader characteristics and possible facilitating factors.     

小组社会工作在大学生情绪管理中的应用与实施

当前,我国的教育理念和体制一直强调加强智育,而对情感教育尚缺乏足够的重视,尤其是高校大学生情感教育正面临着严峻的考验。大学生情绪管理小组旨在运用专业的小组工作方法,协助大学生提升情绪管理能力,实现我国高校情绪管理教育渠道的多元化。     

小组社会工作在大学生情绪管理中的应用与实施

当前,我国的教育理念和体制一直强调加强智育,而对情感教育尚缺乏足够的重视,尤其是高校大学生情感教育正面临着严峻的考验。大学生情绪管理小组旨在运用专业的小组工作方法,协助大学生提升情绪管理能力,实现我国高校情绪管理教育渠道的多元化。     

The Meaning of Camp and Social Group Work Principles

SUMMARY

The paper examines the experience of campers at a summer residential camp in relation to principles of group work practice that are incorporated into the camp program. Through the use of examples and stories from campers, six different principles are discussed in relation to their meaning to campers. All of the practice principles discussed are applicable to other recreational, residential, and educational settings.     

日本处理大国间相互依存与贸易摩擦矛盾的经验研究

妥善处理大国间相互依存与贸易摩擦这一矛盾是发展大国间经贸关系的关键所在,日本在这方面积累了丰富的经验。本文在研究日美间相互依存与贸易摩擦这一矛盾变动轨迹基础上,即在研究日美间从“单向”型相互依存、“摩擦”型相互依存、“遏制”型相互依存到“均势型”相互依存与日美贸易摩擦矛盾关系变动轨迹的基础上,对日本处理大国间相互依存与贸易摩擦这一矛盾的经验及其对我国发展与大国间经贸关系的启示等进行了全面、深入的研究。     

The Use of Autobiography in Social Work Education

Summary The article describes an experiment in writing autobiography,first with an extra mural group of trainee counsellors and thenwith social work students doing an elective in literature andsocial work. The value of such an exercise for developing self-awarenessis discussed and reference made to its use with clients.