Group Work with Adolescents, Second Edition: Principles and Practice (Social Work Practice with Children and Families) [Paperback]

Andrew Malekoff MSW (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1593854668 | ISBN-13: 978-1593854669 | Publication Date: January 16, 2007 | Edition: Second Edition

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.

Editorial Reviews

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"This book is a leading resource for anyone working with adolescents in groups. I have used the second edition in the classroom as a supplemental text. Providing comprehensive coverage of important clinical issues, with illustrative practice examples drawn from the author's in-depth experience, the book is really helpful for students preparing to practice in this area."--Ronald W. Toseland, MSW, PhD, School of Social Welfare, University at Albany, State University of New York

"The original edition of this book became an instant classic--required reading for anyone who works with teens. The second edition is ideally suited to practice in the post-9/11 era, as evidenced by the strong emphasis on working with adolescents exposed to trauma and violence. Malekoff has also updated the material dealing with resilience, substance abuse, sexuality, and other crucial issues facing young people today. The number of specific examples, shared in detail, continues to be a major strength. This book should be on the reading list for all who counsel teens individually, in families, and, of course, in groups."--Lawrence Shulman, MSW, EdD, School of Social Work, University at Buffalo/m-/The State University of New York
 

"This second edition is another 'page turner' from Andrew Malekoff. I couldn't put it down! The book is practical and poetic. It delivers theory and method, classic principles and novel approaches. Concepts, perspectives, and methods, so clearly spelled out, come alive through the beautiful vignettes. There is no psychobabble--the talk is real and the work authentic--and the new chapters are excellent. Malekoff puts meaning to the 'strengths perspective,' a term that too often just rolls off the tongue; his application of this framework to children and adolescents fills a gap in the literature. The chapter on violence, illustrated by transcripts from a range of groups, is startling. Throughout, the book poignantly shows how young people, given a safe environment and involved adults, can work expressively to heal. This text is a treasure."--Trudy Duffy, MSW, PhD, School of Social Work, Boston University

About the Author

Andrew Malekoff, MSW, CASAC, is associate executive director for North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center in Roslyn Heights, New York, and editor of the journal Social Work with Groups.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 378 pages
• Publisher: The Guilford Press; Second Edition edition (January 16, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593854668
• ISBN-13: 978-1593854669
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate book on social group work with adolescents., January 20, 1999

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Robert Salmon([e-mail] (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Group Work with Adolescents: Principles and Practice (Hardcover)

MaleKoff's book is an extraordinary resource for any who hope to understand the world of adolescents,and the skills that are necessary to work successfully with them. Malekoff brings to his writing several decades of work with these young adults and he has a profound understanding of the difficult and often frightening world they inhabit.The book is sound counceptually, and refers freely to the literature. Malekoff writes with grace,and empathy, as well as with humor.This particular quality,important for work with all ages, is essential in work with this age group.Malekoff also is a published poet, and the book often uses poetry,his own and that of others,to teach and inform the reader. Work with groups has been neglected for many years, as professionals have tended to find it too difficult and unpredictable. Now, Malekoff has shown us the way, and his book will be of great use for social workers with groups, for teachers, and for others who want to work effectively with these young people.The book also is a powerful testimony to the effectiveness of the group work method of social work practice in serving this population.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful and enjoyable to read, August 17, 1999

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Bob Porter "Child & Family Therapist" (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Group Work with Adolescents: Principles and Practice (Hardcover)

This has been the most useful book I've found on this subject in 18 years of facilitating adolescent support and therapy groups. The author's clarity, clinical sense, and humor made this a pleasure to read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, March 9, 2007

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C. J. Phillips (West Hartford, CT, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Group Work with Adolescents, Second Edition: Principles and Practice (Social Work Practice with Children and Families) (Hardcover)

Andrew Malekoff does a wonderful job of sharing what real group work is all about. He is humble, has a sense of humor and true appreciation for adolescents. He shares his years of experience and the wisdom he has gained in a generous and very understandable way.