Group Work on the Edge

Group work is a key intervention method in social work across many different settings and this text introduces its theoretical basis and fundamental skills. Exploring how `tidy¿ theory can be applied to working in 'messy' settings, it also gives specific attention to often neglected populations within social work practice, such as homeless people, at-risk youth and involuntary participants. This book ¿ complete with questions for reflection, practice examples, dialogue boxes and activities ¿ is designed to help social work students to make sense of theory, to develop a sound practice framework, and to have their eyes open to the realities of practising group work in real-life situations.