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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... lead to resistance . Clinical experience sug- gests that members who are not ready to discuss a particular issue when it is raised initially may return to it in a later group session . This may be because they have had time to consider ...
... lead to resistance . Clinical experience sug- gests that members who are not ready to discuss a particular issue when it is raised initially may return to it in a later group session . This may be because they have had time to consider ...
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... lead to its demise . Therefore , when considering whether or not to co - lead a group of older persons , the potential benefits and drawbacks of having two leaders should be carefully weighed . If you decide to co - lead a group , be ...
... lead to its demise . Therefore , when considering whether or not to co - lead a group of older persons , the potential benefits and drawbacks of having two leaders should be carefully weighed . If you decide to co - lead a group , be ...
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... lead to the demise of the group . Besides being exhausting , focusing exclusively on tasks can lead to competitiveness and conflict because members are expected to relate to each other solely on an instrumental level . This , in turn , can ...
... lead to the demise of the group . Besides being exhausting , focusing exclusively on tasks can lead to competitiveness and conflict because members are expected to relate to each other solely on an instrumental level . This , in turn , can ...
Contents
Working with Older Adults in Groups | 3 |
Facilitating Therapeutic Group Dynamics | 26 |
Leadership Skills | 53 |
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