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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... tone down strong messages or to refocus the group on issues and concerns that are more central ( Shulman , 1992 ) . For example , when one individ- ual in a preretirement planning group mentioned that they did not approve of " those who ...
... tone down strong messages or to refocus the group on issues and concerns that are more central ( Shulman , 1992 ) . For example , when one individ- ual in a preretirement planning group mentioned that they did not approve of " those who ...
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... tone , inflec- tion , silences , and other cues such as members becoming less respon- sive or completing dropping out of the discussion over time . Despite these limitations , telephone groups offer a promising , cost PHASES OF GROUP ...
... tone , inflec- tion , silences , and other cues such as members becoming less respon- sive or completing dropping out of the discussion over time . Despite these limitations , telephone groups offer a promising , cost PHASES OF GROUP ...
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... tone ] Okay . In many therapy groups for older persons , especially those with severely impaired members , leaders spend much time helping mem- bers to share their thoughts and feelings . The first part of this tran- script illustrates ...
... tone ] Okay . In many therapy groups for older persons , especially those with severely impaired members , leaders spend much time helping mem- bers to share their thoughts and feelings . The first part of this tran- script illustrates ...
Contents
Working with Older Adults in Groups | 3 |
Facilitating Therapeutic Group Dynamics | 26 |
Leadership Skills | 53 |
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