Handbook of Social Work with Groups, First Edition / Edition 1 in Bloomington, MN

This comprehensive handbook presents major theories of social work practice with groups and explores contemporary issues in designing and evaluating interventions. Students and practitioners gain an in-depth view of the many ways that groups are used to help people address personal problems, cope with disabilities, strengthen families and communities, resolve conflict, achieve social change, and more. Offering authoritative coverage of theoretical, practical, and methodological concerns—coupled with a clear focus on empowerment and diversity—this is an outstanding text for group work and direct practice courses.