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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... worker or between all members and the worker . For example , in a book club group , members may make an informal contract to read a book each week , and to take turns leading the discussion of it . In some groups , however , members ...
... worker or between all members and the worker . For example , in a book club group , members may make an informal contract to read a book each week , and to take turns leading the discussion of it . In some groups , however , members ...
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... workers may want to encourage members to form self - help group which continues to meet without the practitioner ... worker can follow up to be sure that members received what they needed . When another practitioner or service agency ...
... workers may want to encourage members to form self - help group which continues to meet without the practitioner ... worker can follow up to be sure that members received what they needed . When another practitioner or service agency ...
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... worker should carefully listen to what potential members would like to get out of the group , and pre- pare them for what to expect . In addition to describing any previous groups the worker has facilitated , it can be useful to show a ...
... worker should carefully listen to what potential members would like to get out of the group , and pre- pare them for what to expect . In addition to describing any previous groups the worker has facilitated , it can be useful to show a ...
Contents
Working with Older Adults in Groups | 3 |
Facilitating Therapeutic Group Dynamics | 26 |
Leadership Skills | 53 |
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