Groupwork in Social Care Andrew Pithouse managers and policy-makers in effective

managers and policy-makers in effective service provision

engaging and highly practical

youth workers and others working with children aged 7-11

It is a `must-have' text for anybody working with this client group

and that they are treated with dignity and respect

Groupwork in Social Care Andrew Pithouse managers and policy-makers in effectiveIn this extremely practical guide, Julie Phillips argues that preparation is the most important element in running successful groups, and explores the issues that practitioners should address. She demonstrates how to prepare effectively, drawing on eight extended case studies with a variety of groups ranging from a positive parenting group to an anger management group. She examines the initial decisions that must be made such as determining the size,