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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... practice with support groups ; Chapter 6 deals with practice with therapy groups ; Chapter 7 focuses on practice with social , recreational , and educational groups ; Chapter 8 deals with practice with service and advocacy groups ; and ...
... practice with support groups ; Chapter 6 deals with practice with therapy groups ; Chapter 7 focuses on practice with social , recreational , and educational groups ; Chapter 8 deals with practice with service and advocacy groups ; and ...
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... practice with older persons continues unabated in a wide variety of settings today . If anything , the contemporary literature sug- gests group work practice has expanded beyond the long - term social , recreational , and therapy group ...
... practice with older persons continues unabated in a wide variety of settings today . If anything , the contemporary literature sug- gests group work practice has expanded beyond the long - term social , recreational , and therapy group ...
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... practice principles that are described could best be combined and modified to meet the unique requirements of your particular practice situation . CHAPTER 5 Leading Support Groups Support groups help members cope LEADING SPECIALIZED ...
... practice principles that are described could best be combined and modified to meet the unique requirements of your particular practice situation . CHAPTER 5 Leading Support Groups Support groups help members cope LEADING SPECIALIZED ...
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Working with Older Adults in Groups | 3 |
Facilitating Therapeutic Group Dynamics | 26 |
Leadership Skills | 53 |
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