Survival in Groups by Tom Douglas
In his latest book, Tom Douglas turns his attention to the skills of group membership. While there is an extensive literature on basic groupwork practice, none of the existing books address the functions of groups exclusively from the viewpoint of members. Survival in Groups examines the influences and pressures which can exist in groups and explains what to look for in order to see these factors at work. It stresses the fact that the ability to see the processes of a group in action can enable group members to make consciously directed contributions to the group based on an understanding of what is involved. The final chapters discuss methods of integrating personal learning about group outcomes. Illustrated throughout with practice-based examples, Survival in Groups is aimed at the many students of social work, counselling, nursing and social care who are required to participate in groups, but who are unclear about what this involves. With its summaries, lists of basic concepts and brief annotated bibliography, the book will also be of use to busy professionals in the social care field where teamwork or groupwork is emphasised.
"It will help any student of groups learn to reflect on what is happening in the groups of which he or she is a member..This would be a useful book for groups of students to work through in sections, using the exercises to help demystify groups and group phenomena...a useful addition to the group worker's library." - CommunityCare "...is an excellent introduction to how groups operate. It is also a very good example of how to write integrating theory and practice." - Contact: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Pastoral Studies "...essential reading for all thoseconcerned with group work - particularly counsellors and therapists involved with Group Process." - Counselling at Work "...this book deserves to become a standard work for group members looking for a sound text from a credible author." - Mental Health Nursing "...written in an accessible style with clear signposts and highlighted moot points...a valuable toolfor those people who want a more comprehensive understanding of groupwork practice." - Professional Social Work "...of particular interest to counsellors.. who are interested in finding out a bit more about the group process of which they are a part. I would also recommend this book to those who lead groups...Many readers may find themselves dipping into the book to begin with and then, as Idid, ending up reading it all." - Relate News "...a solid, comprehensive introduction to groupwork." - Therapeutic Communities
The Author
Tom Douglas has worked as a group therapist, psychiatric social worker, lectured in social work and social psychology at the University of Keele and latterly has operated as a freelance groupwork consultant. He has run groupwork workshops for thirty years for professionals and volunteers in the caring professions and has written widely on the theory and practice of working in and with groups.
Tom Douglas has worked as a group therapist, psychiatric social worker, lectured in social work and social psychology at the University of Keele and latterly has operated as a freelance groupwork consultant. He has run groupwork workshops for thirty years for professionals and volunteers in the caring professions and has written widely on the theory and practice of working in and with groups.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780335194124 |
| ISBN 10 | 0335194125 |
| Title | Survival in Groups |
| Author | Tom Douglas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Open University Press |
| Year published | 1995-10-16 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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