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Group Work Practice to Advance Social Competence: A Specialized Methodology for Social Work
Norma C. Lang
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Description for Group Work Practice to Advance Social Competence: A Specialized Methodology for Social Work
Hardback. Num Pages: 276 pages, 9 illus., 7 tables. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
Small social groups are fundamental for achieving personal growth, social development, socialization, and the skills of sustaining relevance, relationships, and connections to society. Unfortunately, those who would benefit most from small groups often find themselves unable to achieve membership. Lacking the necessary skills for entry, these individuals may never enjoy the advantages of group membership. Advancing a practice methodology that specifically targets the socially unskilled, Norma C. Lang provides much-needed guidance to practitioners helping individuals become part of group life. Grounded in extensive practice, Lang's methodology addresses the special needs and anomalous functioning of individuals who lack the skills ... Read more
Small social groups are fundamental for achieving personal growth, social development, socialization, and the skills of sustaining relevance, relationships, and connections to society. Unfortunately, those who would benefit most from small groups often find themselves unable to achieve membership. Lacking the necessary skills for entry, these individuals may never enjoy the advantages of group membership. Advancing a practice methodology that specifically targets the socially unskilled, Norma C. Lang provides much-needed guidance to practitioners helping individuals become part of group life. Grounded in extensive practice, Lang's methodology addresses the special needs and anomalous functioning of individuals who lack the skills ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
Number of Pages
276
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231151368
SKU
V9780231151368
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About Norma C. Lang
Norma Lang is professor emerita of the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto. Her practice experience involves work with several at-risk populations and with emotionally disturbed children and her teaching expertise concerns social work with groups, qualitative research, and nondeliberative forms of social work practice, which is the subject of her next book. She has a special ... Read more
Reviews for Group Work Practice to Advance Social Competence: A Specialized Methodology for Social Work
This pioneering book represents a creative and signficant contribution to the social group work literature. Social Work with Groups This book will be a useful resource for those working in group work where the ability to engage with others is a real challenge.
Ken McMaster Aotearoa
Ken McMaster Aotearoa