The course aims to critically deliberate the nature of group work in the context of social work practice. The major models of group work and their underpinning theories will be examined. Different natures of group will be thoroughly discussed, which include developmental, psychoeducational and therapeutic groups; and time-limited and open-ended groups. Through various experiential learning activities, students will master the essential knowledge and skills in running a group, starting from initial formulation of common goals, to termination of the group or if the group intends to become an open-ended one, withdrawal of the formal leader from the group. Prerequisite: SOWK1002. Introduction to social work.
