Self-Help and Support Groups A Handbook for Practitioners
Self-Help and Support Groups: A Handbook for Practitioners by Linda Farris Kurtz, published by SAGE in 1997, offers a comprehensive examination of self-help and support groups, distinguishing between the two and clarifying their functions. This 229-page handbook serves as a resource for practitioners and students in the human services field, addressing common misconceptions and providing insights into how these groups operate and assist participants in achieving their goals.
In this edition, readers will find an analysis of self-help and support organizations from multiple perspectives, including the groups themselves, their members, and the interactions between practitioners and these groups. The book presents relevant concepts, theories, and research, along with practical advice for effectively working with self-help and support groups. Covering topics related to social services, psychology, and public policy, this handbook aims to enhance understanding and application of group dynamics in the context of social work and welfare.
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The first volume to address both self-help and support groups, and to provide a clear distinction between the two, Self-Help and Support Groups dispels misunderstandings and inaccurate assumptions about how they function, whom they attract and how they help participants achieve goals.
Linda Farris Kurtz informs practitioners and students in the human services about the concepts, theories and research relevant to self-help and support groups. She provides practical advice and direction for working with these groups while analyzing self-help//support organizations on three different levels in terms of: the groups themselves; the group members; and the practitioners’ interactions with the groups. In addition, this compr
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