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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... continue to meet ? ” , “ Are you too busy for us ? ” , “ I wish we could continue , but I guess your tired of listening to us . " Members may vacillate between feeling sad that the group is PHASES OF GROUP DEVELOPMENT 123.
... continue to meet ? ” , “ Are you too busy for us ? ” , “ I wish we could continue , but I guess your tired of listening to us . " Members may vacillate between feeling sad that the group is PHASES OF GROUP DEVELOPMENT 123.
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... continue to meet beyond the number of sessions that were originally planned . Leaders who consent to continue should help members to clarify their continuing needs and the goals they hope to achieve . Together , the practitioner and the ...
... continue to meet beyond the number of sessions that were originally planned . Leaders who consent to continue should help members to clarify their continuing needs and the goals they hope to achieve . Together , the practitioner and the ...
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... continuing to meet . The leader spoke with the research director , mentioning the group's interest and the fact that ... continue meet- ing . The leader shared this information with group members , and a meeting with the new leader was ...
... continuing to meet . The leader spoke with the research director , mentioning the group's interest and the fact that ... continue meet- ing . The leader shared this information with group members , and a meeting with the new leader was ...
Contents
Working with Older Adults in Groups | 3 |
Facilitating Therapeutic Group Dynamics | 26 |
Leadership Skills | 53 |
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