Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Social Work with Groups
Course Code
LUSDK_241
Branch of Science
Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Silva Rupaine
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To form an understanding and promote the acquisition of basic knowledge about social work with groups, gain skills to lead a group.
Preliminary Knowledge
Communication and social psychology, developmental psychology, pedagogy, crisis therapy and social work with cases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Having mastered the course, students will be able to identify types of groups, to understand specifics of social work with groups, basic principles for building the group, will be able to understand the processes and aspects of the potential difficulties in the group progress.
Skills
1.Integrate the acquired theoretical knowledge in practical classes, create a group lesson plan; demonstrate group leadership skills, to select and justify activities to promote the group's activities during the group.
Competences
1.After mastering the study course, students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in social work with groups. Students will be able to recognize the behavior of different group members in the group, understand customer concerns and needs in the group, be able to orientate in group phases, compile a plan of consecutive group sessions, will be able to justify the need to create a group for a specific target group. Will increase the ability to anticipate and flexibly respond to problem situations in the group process, increase their self-understanding and self-experience of interaction with clients in the group. Will be able to select, apply methods and techniques in social work with groups according to the specifics and needs of the target group.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Literature studies, research and selection of theoretical material. Participation in lectures and classes. Preparation of presentations. Preparing to lead a group lesson.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Examination |
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Exam: oral. Presentation for a group lesson / cycle of lessons and practical group management – 60%. Group plan development (submitted in writing) – 30%. Activity and participation in classes, group work – 10%; The need of the group for a specific target group in a specific county / community context is justified, the type of group is identified, the overall goal of the group (and each lesson) is defined, tasks, open content, methods, techniques and expected results for the target group are set. During the group activity modelled in the presentation, 2–3 technical techniques are revealed in the practical operation, leadership skills in group leadership are demonstrated, ethical and confidentiality aspects are observed in the group management process.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social work with groups. Group types / classification. Advantages of group work. Basic principles of group formation. Heterogeneous and homogeneous groups.
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Auditorium
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2
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Social work with groups. Group types / classification. Advantages of group work. Basic principles of group formation. Heterogeneous and homogeneous groups.
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Auditorium
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2
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Stages of group development. Group structure.
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Auditorium
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2
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Group management. Group rules. Roles in the group. Group leader. Knowledge and skills required for a group leader. Responsibilities of the group leader. Group leader roles.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Possible difficulties during the group. Communication styles.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Possible difficulties during the group. Communication styles.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Support group program. Determining client groups and their social problems and needs, goals, choice of methods. Support group program plan.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Support group program. Determining client groups and their social problems and needs, goals, choice of methods. Support group program plan.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Support group program. Determining client groups and their social problems and needs, goals, choice of methods. Support group program plan.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Support group program. Determining client groups and their social problems and needs, goals, choice of methods. Support group program plan.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methods and activities to promote group activities.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methods and activities to promote group activities.
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Auditorium
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Methods and activities to promote group activities.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Methods and activities to promote group activities.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Methods and activities to promote group activities.
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Auditorium
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Methods and activities to promote group activities.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social work with groups. Group types / classification. Advantages of group work. Basic principles of group formation. Heterogeneous and homogeneous groups.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social work with groups. Group types / classification. Advantages of group work. Basic principles of group formation. Heterogeneous and homogeneous groups.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stages of group development. Group structure.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Group management. Group rules. Roles in the group. Group leader. Knowledge and skills required for a group leader. Responsibilities of the group leader. Group leader roles.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Possible difficulties during the group. Communication styles.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Possible difficulties during the group. Communication styles.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Support group program. Determining client groups and their social problems and needs, goals, choice of methods. Support group program plan.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Support group program. Determining client groups and their social problems and needs, goals, choice of methods. Support group program plan.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methods and activities to promote group activities.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Methods and activities to promote group activities.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Sudraba V., Mārtinsone K. (2018). Grupu psiholoģiskā konsultēšana un psihoterapija. RSU, Rīga, 175.lpp.
2.
Rokasgrāmata Metodes un pieejas sociālā darba jomā. (2011). Rokasgrāmata. ESF Projekts "Sociālo pakalpojumu kvalitātes uzlabošana Kuldīgas novadā". Sociālais darbs ar grupu. 51.-67.lpp.
3.
Magone I. (2014). Spēka perspektīvas pieeja atbalsta grupu darbā. Labā pieredze. Metodiskais līdzeklis. Rīga: Profesionālās pilnveides un supervīzijas centrs "Aisma", 34.lpp.
4.
Atbalsts viena vecāka ģimenei. (2016). Ieteikumi atbalsta vai pašpalīdzības grupu vadītājiem, vadot atbalsta grupas vecākiem, kas bērnu audzina vieni vai dzīvo šķirti ar otru bērna vecāku. Sabiedrības Integrācijas Fonds, Biedrība "Izglītība un atbalsts Latvijas ģimnēm", EEA Grants- Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway.
5.
Širina A. (2016). Grupu darba metodes izmantošana skolā: metodiskais līdzeklis. Rīga: Profesionālās pilnveides un supervīzijas centrs "Aisma", - 92 lpp.
6.
Zastrow C.H. (2015). Work with Groups. A Comprehensive Worktext. 9th edition. Centage Learning, 654.p.
Additional Reading
1.
Apmācību programma „Zinu! Protu! Varu! Iemaņas veiksmīgai saskarsmei”- inovatīvs sociālais pakalpojums ģimenēm ar bērniem, kurās vismaz kāds no vecākiem atrodas ārzemēs. (2014). Metodiskie materiāli skolotājiem un sociālajiem pedagogiem.
2.
Metodiskie ieteikumi atbalsta grupām. (2017). Atbalsta grupu darbs bērnu un jauniešu ar speciālām vajadzībām un riska grupu integrācijai. Izglītības iniciatīvu centrs.
3.
30 Team-Building Games, Activities, and Ideas. (2008). Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center.
4.
Jurčenko A. (2008).Dzīves prasmju pilnveidošana pusaudžiem pedagoģisko grupu darbā. Rēzekne, 83.lpp.
5.
Geka S. (2013). Sociālās spēles. Izdevniecība: RaKa, 64.lpp.
6.
Osthaus Lorraine N. (2014). Izglītojoša apmācību programma bērniem, kuru vecāki ir šķīrušies vai dzīvo škirti. (An educational program for separating and divorced parents with minor children). Booklet. SMILE (Startmaking it Livable for Everyone).
7.
Greif, G., & Knight, C. (Eds.). (2016). Group work with populations at-risk. ProQuest Ebook Central
8.
Gitterman, A., & Salmon, R. (Eds.). (2009). Encyclopedia of social work with groups. Taylor & Francis.
9.
Social Work with Groups. A Journal of Community and Clinical Practice. Homepage.
10.
Best practices in social work with groups. 2015. Mark J. Macgowan, Alice Schmidt Hanbidge.
11.
Omārova S. (2006). Cilvēks dzīvo grupā. Rīga: Kamene.
12.
Berns E. (2000). Spēles, ko spēlē cilvēki. Rīga: SIA Birojs Plus. – 202 lpp. E-grāmata.
13.
Sowers, K. M., Dulmus, C. N., & Glisson, C. A. (2012). Social work practice with groups, communities, and organizations : Evidence-based assessments and interventions. ProQuest Ebook Central
14.
Rokasgrāmata Metodes un pieejas sociālā darba jomā. (2011). Rokasgrāmata.ESF Projekts "Sociālo pakalpojumu kvalitātes uzlabošana Kuldīgas novadā". 61.-62. lpp. Atbalsta grupas. 65-67. lpp. -Atbalsta grupas cilvēkiem ar invaliditāti, Atbalsta grupa vecākiem, kuru bērni ir 8-10 g.v.
15.
Apmācību programma „Zinu! Protu! Varu! Iemaņas veiksmīgai saskarsmei”- inovatīvs sociālais pakalpojums ģimenēm ar bērniem, kurās vismaz kāds no vecākiem atrodas ārzemēs (emocionālās inteliģences prasmes)
16.
Atbalsta grupu darbs bērniem un jauniešiem ar speciālām vajadzībām un riska grupu integrācijai. (2015). Izglītības iniciatīvu centrs.
17.
30 darbā ar grupu aktivitāšu apraksti, spēles, idejas (angļu v.) (2008). 30 Team-Building Games, Activities, and Ideas. Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center.
18.
Ģimenes atbalsta grupu programma. (2014). Projekts „Ģimenes atbalsta sistēmas izveide vardarbības problēmas mazināšanai. Krāslavas novadā”, līguma Nr. 2012.EEZ/PP/1/MEC/156/017 . Krāslava.
19.
Lowenstein L. (ed). (2001). Favorite activities for children, adolescents and families. Practicioners share their most effective interventions.
Other Information Sources
1.
The International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG)
2.
Group work in social work. Homepage.
3.
Garleja R. (1991). Grupu sociālā psiholoģija. Rīga.