Models for Change in Social Group Work

Name: Models for Change in Social Group Work
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ISBN: 9780202360775

ISBN-10: 0202360776

ISBN-13: 9780202360775

Edition: 1992

Authors: Marian Fatout, Marian Fatout

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"While most currently available textbooks on social group work practice rely on a single theoretical model, Models for Change in Social Group Work shows beginning students as well as practitioners how to make maximum use of the various models available. This text begins with a broad historical view of the theory and practice of working with groups and traces the struggles within the profession to merge group work and casework. Next, the "mainstream model" is delineated and distinguished from the various theoretical approaches developed as alternative therapeutic models." "Fatout explores notable specific approaches, each in an incisive, separate chapter: the "encounter groups" of Carl…

Book details

List price: $115.00
Copyright year: 1992
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 12/31/1992
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 218
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Preface



Social Work with Groups: An Introduction


Historical Context


Group Work as a Part of Social Work Profession


The Mainstream Model


The Mainstream Model: A Foundation for Eclectic Practice


References



Person-Centered Group Work


Rogers' Evolution of the Model


Theoretical Approach


Modes of Helping


Person-Centered Group Therapy


Research Findings


References



The Behavioral Approach to Social Group Work


Historical Development of the Model


Theories of Behavioral Approaches


Behavioral Methodology in Groups


Effectiveness


References



Gestalt Therapy and Social Work with Groups


Emergence of Gestalt Therapy


A Paradigm for Change


Strategies


Gestalt Group Therapy


Appraisal of the Approach


References



Transactional Analysis and Work with Groups


Progression of Transactional Analysis


TA for Practice


Procedures


Transactional Analysis in Groups


Evaluation of Transactional Analysis


References



Reality Therapy and the Group Process


Beginning of the Model


Theory for Practice


Reality Therapy in Groups


Findings Regarding Reality Therapy


References



Positive Peer Model in Group Work


Evolution of the Model


The PPC Approach


Strategies


Effectiveness


References



Neurolinguistic Approach


Historical Development


A Model for Practice


Methodology


Neurolinguistic Programming with Groups


Discussion and Evaluation


References



Using the Group Model for Change


Comparing Models with the Mainstream Approach


Selecting a Model for Use


Developing an Eclectic Model for Practice


References


Index