Introduction to Group Work Practice 8th Edition

The book covers group work foundations, leadership skills, group dynamics, diversity considerations, and stage-by-stage guidance for planning, leading, assessing, and evaluating treatment and task groups.

It is designed for BSW and MSW social work students, clinical mental health counselors, human services practitioners, and community group leaders.

The 8th Edition connects group work theory and practice directly to CSWE Core Competencies, helping students master required accreditation standards.

Treatment groups focus on meeting individual socioemotional needs (such as therapy or support groups), while task groups focus on achieving organizational or community goals (such as committees or care teams).

Yes. It is a standard required textbook across undergraduate and graduate social work programs, university libraries, and clinical training centers.

This title is available in a student-friendly softcover/paperback format published by Pearson.