Group Facilitation Chapter 2 HistoricalTheoretical Development Adapted from

Group Facilitation Chapter 2: Historical/Theoretical Development Adapted from slides developed by Ronald W. Toseland An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Group Share O Take turns sharing two or three personal learnings you gained from chapter 2. Direct group members to the place in the book where they are… Historical & theoretical Developments An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Importance of History � History helps us to understand the roots of group work, develop a perspective to use in different settings � Group Work effectiveness knowledge comes from; Social Sciences & Practitioners from many different disciples i. e. education, Psychology, Social work etc. � Early Intervention targets. Socialization, Education, Social Action, Social Justice Education. Toronto 1923 World War II Veterans. Loitering? PTSD An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

What did Edward Lazell do that was so special? Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr? An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Importance of History Early settings: Charity/community organizations, Mental Institutions, clubs, education Edward Lazell, Psychiatrist. Psychoeducational Groups for schizophrenia 1920’s at a time when they were seen as “untreatable” Settlement Houses- Founded in 1889 by Jane Addams and Ellen Gates Starr- Assimilation, support, education, children/women domestic violence “Aid in the solutions of life in a great city, to help neighbors build responsible, self-sufficient lives for themselves and their families” – Purpose of Hull House Jane Addams An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The decline of group work… An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Casework & Group Work �Individual (insight work-clients) and group (education/members)approach grew together in various disciplines but with different goals. � 1960/70’s decline/weakening of Group work in Social work- lack of education/post secondary focus �Past two decades, we have seen a resurgence. An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas Shared Interaction, responsibility vs. expert mindset © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Models of Group Work �Social Goals Model �Remedial Model �Reciprocal Model �Mainstream (eclectic) Model An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas Target is building community Target is helping group members Target is mutual aid & influencing community © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Influential Theories �Systems Theory p. 57 �Psychodynamic Theory p. 59 �Learning Theory p. 60 �Field Theory p. 62 �Social Exchange Theory p. 63 �Narrative/Constructivist p. 64 An Introduction to Group Work Practice, 7 e Toseland Rivas Small Group Work - Explain each theory - Explain differences - How used in social group work © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved