Understanding and using groups

the long version

This work, by an experienced groupwork practitioner and lecturer, offers a general introduction to working with groups. The author covers: group dynamics and the group process; the various groupwork methodologies such as transactional analysis, assertion and social skills training and Gestalt; the use of groups in different agencies and settings; and common problems in group relationships. A list of organisations and full reading list are included. This book will interest anyone wishing to develop their skills in groupwork. It is certain to become a standard text for groupwork courses in all settings - nursing, education, mental health, counselling, social care and social work and staff development work.