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Introduction to Group Work Practice, An Connecting Core Competencies 8th Edition
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What Stands Out
Core Competency Focus
This edition emphasizes essential skills for effective group work, aligning theory with practice. It equips students and professionals with the tools needed to navigate collaborative settings successfully.
Comprehensive Framework
The text provides a detailed framework for understanding group dynamics, enhancing collaboration, and improving outcomes. This enables practitioners to foster better communication and teamwork in diverse environments.
Updated Case Studies
Incorporating contemporary examples, this edition illustrates real-world applications of group work principles. Readers gain insights from current practices, preparing them for challenges in their professional environments.
Product Details
- Comprehensive overview of group work practice from a generalist perspective
- Includes typologies illustrating group work practice with task and treatment groups at micro-, meso-, and macro-levels
- Thoroughly updated with research on virtual groups and working with reluctant and resistant group members
- Enhanced Pearson eText available for interactive, multimedia learning experience
- Affordable standalone purchase option for the Enhanced Pearson eText
- Pearson eText App available for convenient online access
| Item Weight | 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) |
Who Should Buy?
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Social Work Students
Ideal for social work students seeking to understand group dynamics and apply core competencies in practice.
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Community Leaders
Useful for community leaders aiming to facilitate effective group processes in various community settings.
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Therapists
Beneficial for therapists looking to incorporate group therapy techniques and improve their group facilitation skills.
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Beginner Readers
May be too advanced for beginners without prior knowledge of social work or group dynamics concepts.
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Non-professionals
Not suitable for casual readers without a background in social work or community services.
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Technical Specialists
Less relevant for professionals focused on technical fields outside of social work and group facilitation.
Product Description
Introduction to Group Work Practice, An Connecting Core Competencies 8th Edition
About This Item
Introducing the 8th Edition of "Introduction to Group Work Practice: An Connecting Core Competencies". This comprehensive, organized, and coherent textbook provides a thorough overview of group work practice from a generalist perspective. Recommended by professionals, educators, and students in social work programs worldwide, this text covers various typologies of group work practice at the micro-, meso-, and macro-levels.
Whether you are a social work student or a seasoned professional, this book will enhance your understanding and skills in group work practice. One of the key features of this edition is the Enhanced Pearson eText, which offers an interactive learning experience. Check Your Understanding quizzes are embedded at the end of each major section, reinforcing your comprehension and mastery of the competencies. These questions are designed to prepare you for the ASWB Licensing exam and are aligned with the new Learning Outcomes. The authors, Ronald W.
Toseland and Robert F. Rivas, bring their expertise and extensive research in the field of social work to this textbook. Ronald W.
Toseland, Director and Professor at the Institute of Gerontology, School of Social Welfare, University at Albany, State University of New York, has published numerous books and articles focusing on clinical practice with older adults and their caregivers. Robert F. Rivas, a Professor of Social Work at Siena College in Albany, NY, has contributed to the field with his work on individual and group work with children, families, and Native Americans. Whether you are interested in group counseling techniques, group therapy approaches, group dynamics in social work, effective group facilitation, group leadership skills, group decision-making processes, or group communication strategies, this textbook covers it all.
It also delves into important topics such as diversity in group work, ethical issues in group counseling, group development stages, group work evaluation methods, strengths-based group work, and support groups for specific populations. If you are seeking strategies for group conflict resolution, evidence-based group interventions, group work with special needs populations, or group work in community settings, this book provides valuable insights and practical guidance. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in group work practice. Order your copy of "Introduction to Group Work Practice: An Connecting Core Competencies" today and embark on a rewarding journey in the field of social work.
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Answer: Yes, the Pearson eText App is available on Google Play for Android OS 3.1-4, a 7” or 10” tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.
Social Services & Welfare Editorial Review
The "Introduction to Group Work Practice" textbook by Toseland and Rivas is an informative and easy-to-read resource for those studying social work. It covers a range of core competencies and provides practical examples that are useful for those studying or practicing group work. However, the book has received some criticism for spelling errors and missing pages. While this is concerning, it is important to note that these issues do not detract from the quality of the text and the valuable information it provides.
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Pros
- Informative and easy-to-read
- Covers a range of core competencies
- Provides practical examples useful for those studying or practicing group work
Cons
- Spelling errors throughout the book
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Features & Benefits
- The book is widely used by professionals, educators, and students in undergraduate and graduate courses in schools of social work throughout the U.S. and the world
- It includes typologies illustrating group work practice with task and treatment groups at the micro-, meso-, and macro-levels
- The 8th edition has updated and deeper content on practice with treatment and task groups
- It covers current literature on working with reluctant and resistant group members, leadership and diversity
- The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content
- The Enhanced Pearson eText may be purchased at 50-60% less than a print bound book