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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... feel like outsiders when they attend a cohesive group for the first time , being invited to join a close - knit ... feel that they have had a say in the group's deliberations and , there- fore , they are more likely to feel that they ...
... feel like outsiders when they attend a cohesive group for the first time , being invited to join a close - knit ... feel that they have had a say in the group's deliberations and , there- fore , they are more likely to feel that they ...
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... feel a renewed sense of hope about the future and a renewed feeling that they can connect with others and that they are valued by others . They may feel a sense of accomplish- ment as a result of successfully completing their ...
... feel a renewed sense of hope about the future and a renewed feeling that they can connect with others and that they are valued by others . They may feel a sense of accomplish- ment as a result of successfully completing their ...
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... feel manipulated in their caregiving situation ? Mrs. J .: I think manipulation gains advantage . Mrs. T .: I don't understand quite what you mean . Why don't you give us an example ? Mrs. J .: When my father says he really doesn't feel ...
... feel manipulated in their caregiving situation ? Mrs. J .: I think manipulation gains advantage . Mrs. T .: I don't understand quite what you mean . Why don't you give us an example ? Mrs. J .: When my father says he really doesn't feel ...
Contents
Working with Older Adults in Groups | 3 |
Facilitating Therapeutic Group Dynamics | 26 |
Leadership Skills | 53 |
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