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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... opportunity to pursue topics of interest and to share their knowledge , experience , and wisdom . They may also learn about social , recreational , and educational opportunities as well as about opportunities to volunteer or to engage ...
... opportunity to pursue topics of interest and to share their knowledge , experience , and wisdom . They may also learn about social , recreational , and educational opportunities as well as about opportunities to volunteer or to engage ...
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... opportunities for interper- sonal learning . They provide ( 1 ) multiple sources of feedback about here - and - now behavior in the group as well as about past situations that members share with the group , ( 2 ) role models who can be ...
... opportunities for interper- sonal learning . They provide ( 1 ) multiple sources of feedback about here - and - now behavior in the group as well as about past situations that members share with the group , ( 2 ) role models who can be ...
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... opportunity to practice interpersonal skills , and to get feedback from peers about how they appear in social situations . It also gives them an opportunity to explore alternative ways of responding , to discover an effective approach ...
... opportunity to practice interpersonal skills , and to get feedback from peers about how they appear in social situations . It also gives them an opportunity to explore alternative ways of responding , to discover an effective approach ...
Contents
Working with Older Adults in Groups | 3 |
Facilitating Therapeutic Group Dynamics | 26 |
Leadership Skills | 53 |
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