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Authors: Ronald W. Toseland & Robert F. Rivas
Publisher: Pearson (2017) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 978-0134059013
Introduction to Group Work Practice (8th Edition) offers a comprehensive, competency-based introduction to the theory and practice of social work with groups. This edition provides students and practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead effective, ethical, and culturally responsive group interventions across a variety of settings.
Key features include:
Integration of the CSWE Core Competencies and a strong emphasis on evidence-based group practice.
In-depth coverage of group development, leadership roles, dynamics, and communication processes.
Guidance on ethical and multicultural considerations essential to successful group facilitation.
Case examples, practice exercises, and reflection questions that bridge theory with real-world application.
Updated content addressing contemporary issues in social work, including virtual groups and diverse client populations.
A cornerstone text for social work and counseling education, this edition combines theoretical foundations with hands-on strategies—equipping future practitioners to design, lead, and evaluate group interventions that foster growth, empowerment, and positive change.
