Group Work with Adolescents 2nd

This popular text provides essential knowledge and skills for conducting creative, strengths-based group work with adolescents. A rich introduction to the field, enlivened by numerous illustrations from actual sessions, the book provides principles and guidelines for practice in a wide range of settings. Andrew Malekoff covers all phases of group work, from planning to leavetaking, and highlights the value of self-reflection for successfully handling even the most challenging group situations.

New to This Edition:

• Reflects current literature.
• Incorporates many new examples, resources, and practice innovations.
• Four new chapters covering basic principles of strengths-based practice; school-based mutual-aid groups; intervention in the aftermath of large-scale traumatic events; and the value of self-reflection for successfully handling even the most challenging group situations.

This title is part of the Social Work Practice With Children and Families Series, edited by Nancy Boyd Webb.