Group Work with the Elderly and Family CaregiversThis practical guide is intended for students as well as professionals who would like to develop their skills for working with groups of older adults. Part I provides a conceptual overview of group work, and Part II focuses on specific methods and skills to facilitate different types of group work, including groups that are culturally diverse, as well as teleconferencing and on-line computer network groups. Other topics include leadership; social, recreational, and educational groups; service and advocacy groups; and group work with family caregivers. |
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... achieve a desired outcome , for verbal recognition , or for a tangible reward . In a senior center , for example , groups might compete to see who can raise the most money for a worthy cause or to see which team can score the highest in ...
... achieve a desired outcome , for verbal recognition , or for a tangible reward . In a senior center , for example , groups might compete to see who can raise the most money for a worthy cause or to see which team can score the highest in ...
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... achieve change best through insight or action ? 2. Do people achieve change best by focusing on their feelings or their thoughts ? 3. When helping a member to change , would you concentrate on changing the member's behavior or the ...
... achieve change best through insight or action ? 2. Do people achieve change best by focusing on their feelings or their thoughts ? 3. When helping a member to change , would you concentrate on changing the member's behavior or the ...
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... achieve change . Therefore , it is important for practitioners to consider members ' preferences before helping them to develop action plans to achieve change . Responses to Table 3.4 can also be used to discuss members ' prefer- ences ...
... achieve change . Therefore , it is important for practitioners to consider members ' preferences before helping them to develop action plans to achieve change . Responses to Table 3.4 can also be used to discuss members ' prefer- ences ...
Contents
Working with Older Adults in Groups | 3 |
Facilitating Therapeutic Group Dynamics | 26 |
Leadership Skills | 53 |
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