Bibliography on Group Work
This 29 page resource has been carefully compiled by John Ramey, the former General Secretary of the AASWG. The bibliography contains books, monographs, videos, and other vital group work resources. It is divided into five sections: 1. Books and Monographs, 2. Journals and Newsletters, 3. Videos, 4. Video Archives, and 5. Publishers.

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Reflections on Group Work
This video brings to life key group work skills as master practitioner, Mel Goldstein, works with a group of people in recovery from problematic substance use residing in a residential treatment program. As Mel works with the group, the specific group work skills utilized are identified on screen. Group work skills identified in this series include contracting, establishing ground rules, shaping norms of participation, promoting mutual aid, working with group level conflict, expressing feelings in the here and now, problem-solving, and work with endings and transitions. This two- video curriculum is accompanied by an Instructor’s Manual and is a great aid to both classroom and agency-based instruction.

These eight video sessions are suitable for both BSW and MSW level coursework. For additional information please contact membership@aaswg.org

Member Publication:  ACTivities for group work with school age children bu Susan Ciardiello, PhD, LCSW   http://www.marcoproducts.com/acforgroupwo.html

Syllabus for a Training Program for Leadership on Youth Groups
This 108 page resource edited by Ruby Pernell in 1998 and revised in 2004 describes principles of effective social group work and includes the following topics:

1. Developmental and Socialization Issues of Youth. Paula Atwood, Applewood Centers, Inc. A base of knowledge and understanding of the developmental and socialization needs and challenges of youth in today's world.
2. Societal Issues Impacting Youth Today - Pressures and Stresses on Youth. Mark W. Robinson. Exploring the variety of issues that have very profound effects on our youth, racism, nihilism, market morality and technological advances that provide easy access for exposure and involvement in a wider world of positive and negative influences.
3. Recognizing and Responding to Youth in Distress. Patricia Newell, St. Martin de Porres Center. Stress caused by family conflict, domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, peer pressure, chemical abuse, depression and suicide.
4. Understanding Youth and their Parents. Bobi Lee Gallagher, Westhaven Youth Shelter. Demands and dilemmas of being a "good" parent, positive alternatives in parenting. (Revised 2004)
5. Group Process. Ruby B. Pernell, Emerita, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. The dynamics of group development including planning, membership issues, group diversity, and phases of group development.
6. Group Leadership. Anna S. Fritz, Group Work Consultant. Aspects of leadership that often are problematic in working with youth. Setting and enforcing rules and boundaries, sharing values and building hope.
7. Promoting Youth Development through Group Programming. Patricia F. Foote, Youth Visions, and Ruby B. Pernell. Promoting the effective use of program to help individuals and group development, promote responsible citizenship, and create opportunities for empowerment and leadership development.
8. Recruiting, Training and Retention of Group Members. Elizabeth Lewis, Emerita, Cleveland State University. Assisting group members to understand and internalize the mission, vision, history and rituals of groups; parental support with group autonomy, and how to help the group recruit and retain members.
9. Standards of Behavior and Liability for Youth Workers. Joseph H. Konen, Ohio State University Extension. Important areas of risk management in working with youth. Assessment of worker's behavior within the law and the guidelines set by their own organizations. Reporting critical incidents and issues of confidentiality.
10. Support for Youth Workers. Valerie Hicks, Beech Brook. Stresses youth workers' experience; the need for recognition and support; and what to expect from supervisory relationships.

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