Group Work with Children and Adolescents: Prevention and Intervention in School and Community Systems / Edition 1

by Steven R. Rose

Overview

In this book, Steven R Rose presents the concepts, context and applications of a problem-solving approach to group work with children and adolescents who suffer from a wide range of social problems.

The book addresses issues associated with assessment, problem recognition, planning and composition, leadership and activities in a wide range of settings. Phases of group work, practice guidelines and evaluation are also thoroughly considered.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761901600
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	07/17/1998
Series:	SAGE Sourcebooks for the Human Services , #38
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

PART ONE: CONCEPTS OF GROUP WORK
The Context of Practice
The Basis of Group Work
Processes of Practice
Evaluation of Practice
A Review of the Field
PART TWO: APPLICATIONS OF GROUP WORK
Parental Divorce
Peer Relationships and Social Competence
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
School Performance

Editorial Reviews

"This is an eminently useful book for anyone who runs groups for youth . . . the most detailed and comprehensive I’ve seen in aiding practitioners actually prepare for and run a group for this population."

Gordon Mac Neil

"This is an eminently useful book for anyone who runs groups for youth . . . the most detailed and comprehensive I’ve seen in aiding practitioners actually prepare for and run a group for this population."

Gordon MacNeil