Group Work

<p>Social group work unites individuals groups and communities in times of struggle and times of</p><p>success. The positive impact of group intervention becomes even more apparent and powerful when </p><p>persons are confronted by extraordinary circumstances that cause social isolation grief and loss </p><p>trauma or despair during a global health emergency such as COVID-19. This book focuses on social </p><p>group work interventions shared by scholars at the International Association for Social Work with</p><p>Group's 41st and 42nd Annual Symposia highlighting social group work done by group work experts</p><p>from Africa Canada New Zealand and the United States. Chapters appear in English (with </p><p>one in French) and focus on the spirit of group work in building global connections to </p><p>restore hope in a fragmented world.</p><p> </p><p>This book celebrates social group work interventions from across the globe interventions focused on: </p><p>assessing community needs; building partnerships between academic and professional communities;</p><p>evaluating group work; and facilitating interventions to nurture hope community and belonging</p><p>during times of global despair. Chapters center on global aspects of diversity equity inclusion and </p><p>social justice interventions to explore practical applications for incorporating social </p><p>group work clinical practice within community and governmental organizations as well as academic</p><p>settings. Readers will find these interventions to be timeless in offering hope and the ability to build a</p><p> sense of belonging and community.</p><p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>This book should be of interest to anyone who is practicing studying or researching group work in the</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>field of social work or other related disciplines. Each chapter leads us through an exciting examination </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>of various </span>challenges facing social group workers who engage with individuals groups and communities </p><p>to provide remedy and resolution through group work.</p><p><br></p>