1st Edition

Inside Group Work A guide to reflective practice

By Fiona McDermott Copyright 2003
232 Pages
by Routledge

232 Pages
by Routledge

232 Pages
by Routledge

A valuable guide to working with groups for a variety of purposes in the human services. Its distinctive strength is the focus on 'thinking group' and on theory informed reflective practice. Grounded throughout in the rich experiences of 'group insiders', the book is both engaging and informative. Definitely a recommended resource for practitioners, students and educators. Ros Thorpe, Professor... Read more
Acknowledgments

1. Introduction

2. Group purpose

3. Theoretical basis of group work

4. Leading

5. Thinking group

6. Thinking group in action

7. Forming a group

8. The life of the group

9. Critical issues

10. Doing 'good' group work

Bibliography

Index

Biography

Fiona McDermott is Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Work at the University of Melbourne.