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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... members have with each other . Members are more likely to be open when they have developed trust in the practitioner and the other members of the group . Therefore , it is important for practitioners to help members develop trusting ...
... members have with each other . Members are more likely to be open when they have developed trust in the practitioner and the other members of the group . Therefore , it is important for practitioners to help members develop trusting ...
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... members and the group - as - a - whole . They may also feel a sense of secu- rity knowing that they are able to turn to the worker or their fellow group members for assistance after the group ends . No matter what members reactions are ...
... members and the group - as - a - whole . They may also feel a sense of secu- rity knowing that they are able to turn to the worker or their fellow group members for assistance after the group ends . No matter what members reactions are ...
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... support groups . As the group unfolds , help members to show their respect for each other . Reinforce members ' rights to express controversial , or emotion- ally laden thoughts and feelings . Helping the group to develop norms of ...
... support groups . As the group unfolds , help members to show their respect for each other . Reinforce members ' rights to express controversial , or emotion- ally laden thoughts and feelings . Helping the group to develop norms of ...
Contents
Working with Older Adults in Groups | 3 |
Facilitating Therapeutic Group Dynamics | 26 |
Leadership Skills | 53 |
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