Working with children in groups a handbook for counsellors, educators and community workers / [electronic book] :
Kathryn Geldard and David Geldard.
- online resource (x, 262 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: (pages 246-254) and index.
Part 1: Groups for children -- Why run groups? -- Types of group -- Part 2: Planning a group programme -- Identifying the needs of a target group -- Planning to run a group -- Designing a group programme -- Part 3: Running a group programme -- Assessment of children for inclusion in a group programme -- The leader's role counselling and racilitation -- Skills required in children's groups -- Evaluating the outcomes of a group programme -- Part 4: Group programmes for particular purposes Domestic violence programme -- ADHD programme -- Self-esteem programme -- Social skills Programme -- Activities and games work-sheets.
With its effective outcomes, relative speed and reduced costs, the group format is becoming increasingly popular for work with children in counselling and educational settings. Drawing from their extensive experience of running childrens groups and training group leaders, Kathryn and David Geldard describe the entire process of running groups from the initial planning to post-group evaluation. Topics covered include the benefits and disadvantages of running groups and the types of group available, as well as the planning, designing, implementation and evaluation of group programmes. Filled with lots of ideas, activities, games and work sheets for use in group programmes, as well as examples of complete programmes for particular problems such as domestic violence and low self esteem, this accessible and practical book should be an valuable resource for anyone wishing to run groups for children.
Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.