Group work

Author: Shi Bannian
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: The rapid development of social work professional education has created a strong societal demand for the compilation and publication of social work textbooks. As the first institution in China to establish a department-level social work education program, the China Youth Political College deeply felt the urgency and significance of the task. To meet the needs of the college and society, the institution included the compilation of a series of social work textbooks as a key research project in its development plan and allocated dedicated funds to support the writing and publication of the series. The Department of Social Work and Management organized a specialized team to compile the textbooks, with each one being a crystallization of theoretical knowledge formed by the authors based on years of teaching experience.
Group work, as one of the three major methods of social work, follows a logical framework: through the implementation of group activity programs, it supports, serves, assists, and coordinates every individual in the group, enabling members to gain positive experiences and develop good behaviors during group activities. It also helps them enhance various social life functions while promoting the overall progress and development of individuals, groups, and society.
This book is divided into 10 chapters, comprehensively introducing the theory and methods of group work from perspectives such as the role and significance of group workers, the history of group work, the theoretical foundations of group work, the application areas of group work, theoretical models of group work, group leaders, the process of group work, group work techniques, the recording and evaluation of group work, and examples of group work activities. Each chapter includes "Reflections and Exercises," which help students grasp key concepts and master practical skills.