Social Work With Groups

This book offers guidance for navigating the major challenges and ethical concerns related to working with groups. It presents a survey of the origins and development of group social work, backed by theory, research, and a description of social work practices. Using an ecosystem approach, Northen (social work, University of Southern California, emerita) and Kurland (social work, Hunter College) offer a framework for practice with divers groups, establishing common values, knowledge, goals, and interventions. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Helen Northen is professor emerita in the School of Social Work, University of Southern California. Her many publications include Clinical Social Work. Roselle Kurland is a professor in the School of Social Work, Hunter College.