Skip to main content

Group Theory for Social Workers

  • 1st Edition - September 1, 1977
  • Latest edition
  • Author: K. Heap
  • Language: English

Presents aspects of group theory from the disciplines of social and developmental psychology, small-group psychology, psycho-analytical theory and practice. The concepts discussed… Read more

World Book Day celebration

Where learning shapes lives

Up to 25% off trusted resources that support research, study, and discovery.

Description

Presents aspects of group theory from the disciplines of social and developmental psychology, small-group psychology, psycho-analytical theory and practice. The concepts discussed are chosen for their relevance to understanding the behavior of clients who are members of groups in social work treatment, and the book is extensively illustrated by case extracts from social work practice

Table of contents

(partial) Introduction. Some purposes and types of groups. Group formation. Differentiation and integration. Communication in groups. Interaction. Group structure. Group development.

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 1, 1977
  • Language: English

About the author

KH

K. Heap

Affiliations and expertise
Aarhus School of Social Work, Denmark

View book on ScienceDirect

Read Group Theory for Social Workers on ScienceDirect