Group Work with Children and Adolescents: Prevention and Intervention in School and Community Systems

by Steven R. Rose

Overview

In this book, Steven R Rose presents the concepts, context and applications of a problem-solving approach to group work with children and adolescents who suffer from a wide range of social problems.

The book addresses issues associated with assessment, problem recognition, planning and composition, leadership and activities in a wide range of settings. Phases of group work, practice guidelines and evaluation are also thoroughly considered.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761901600
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	07/17/1998
Series:	SAGE Sourcebooks for the Human Services , #38
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.52(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.69(d)

Table of Contents

	Preface	ix
	Outline of the Book	x
	Acknowledgments	xi
Part I	Concepts of Group Work
1.	The Context of Practice	3
	Multiple Perspectives	3
	Ecological and Social Systems Perspectives	3
	Community and Social Problems Perspectives	6
	Educational Perspective	7
	Organizational Perspective	10
	Personnel Perspective	12
	Attitudes Toward Group Work	13
	Advantages and Limitations of Group Work	14
	Conclusion	17
2.	The Basis of Group Work	19
	Stress Theory	19
	Life Transitions	19
	Labeling	21
	Disasters	22
	Thought Processes	24
	Social Cognition	24
	Problem Solving	26
	Group Work Developments	30
	Conclusion	31
3.	Processes of Practice	33
	Planning	33
	Composition	36
	Assessment	38
	Mental Health	39
	Measures	39
	Activities, Processes, and Techniques	41
	Developmental Aspects	42
	Relaxation	43
	Discussion	44
	Role Playing	45
	Children and Adolescents as Members	46
	Developmental Phases	50
	Beginning Phase	50
	Middle and Ending Phases	51
	Conclusion	52
4.	Evaluation of Practice	54
	Purposes	54
	Domains and Questions	56
	Prevention and Intervention	56
	Agents	58
	Types	59
	Complexity	62
	Conduct and Measures	62
	Timing and Process	66
	An Example: Oui Are Friends	69
	Conclusion	73
5.	A Review of the Field	74
	A Social Problem-Solving Approach	74
	Applications of Group Work	75
	Group Work in School and Community Systems	77
	Studies of Effectiveness	78
	The Future of Group Work	82
	Conclusion	83
Part II	Applications of Group Work
6.	Parental Divorce	87
	Divorce as a Social Problem	87
	Purpose of Group Work	89
	Problem Recognition and Solution	92
	Planning and Composition	93
	Leadership and Activities	96
	An Example: The Family Winners	100
	Conclusion	105
7.	Peer Relationships and Social Competence	106
	Peer Relationships and Social Competence as a Social Problem	106
	Purpose of Group Work	109
	Problem Recognition and Solution	110
	Planning and Composition	115
	Leadership and Activities	116
	An Example: Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer	118
	Conclusion	122
8.	Mental Health and Substance Abuse	124
	Mental Health and Substance Abuse as a Social Problem	124
	Purpose of Group Work	125
	Problem Recognition and Solution	127
	Planning and Composition	130
	Leadership and Activities	132
	An Example: kNOw Dopes	136
	Conclusion	140
9.	School Performance	141
	School Performance as a Social Problem	141
	Purpose of Group Work	143
	Problem Recognition and Solution	144
	Planning and Composition	147
	Leadership and Activities	149
	An Example: The Book Hitters	154
	Conclusion	159
	References	161
	Index	177
	About the Author	187

Editorial Reviews

"This is an eminently useful book for anyone who runs groups for youth . . . the most detailed and comprehensive I’ve seen in aiding practitioners actually prepare for and run a group for this population."

Gordon MacNeil

"This is an eminently useful book for anyone who runs groups for youth . . . the most detailed and comprehensive I’ve seen in aiding practitioners actually prepare for and run a group for this population."

Gordon Mac Neil