Background
Glassman, Urania Ernest was born on September 1, 1939 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Denis and Magda (Stratakos) Ernest.
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Group Work: A Humanistic and Skills Building Approach (SAGE Sourcebooks for the Human Services)
( A book that supports the human spirit and the humanisti...)
A book that supports the human spirit and the humanistic visions of those who champion personal and social change through the social work group…. The Second Edition of Group Work: A Humanistic and Skills Building Approach identifies the humanistic values and democratic norms that guide the group practitioner's interventions. The book presents seven stage themes of group development, 29 techniques for group work practice, and more than 60 new illustrations from contemporary group work. The Second Edition remains centered on the role of the social group work practitioner, who employs group work methods to further the personal growth and empowerment of members in community and institutional contexts. Features of the Second Edition: · Offers 29 new descriptions of group work practice techniques, which have applicability in clinical, support, and organizational groups · Provides seven stage themes of group development, describing member reactions and highlighting worker pitfalls, self-awareness issues, and skills for maximizing member growth within each stage · Presents 60 new illustrations of group meetings, which demonstrate the practitioner role and conclude with discussion and analysis · Includes an updated Chapter 10, which highlights ethical values in mental health, substance abuse treatment, and health care groups Intended Audience This is an ideal core text for advance undergraduate and graduate courses such as Group Work, Foundation Practice, Skills of Counseling, and Group Dynamics in the fields of social work, psychology, and counseling.
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Group Work: A Humanistic and Skills Building Approach (SAGE Sourcebooks for the Human Services) by Glassman, Urania E. (October 8, 2008) Paperback
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Group Work: A Humanistic Approach (SAGE Sourcebooks for the Human Services)
(In Group Work the authors examine what makes humanistic g...)
In Group Work the authors examine what makes humanistic groups unique. Centred on the practitioner's use of self and based on dual objectives - the development of the democratic mutual aid system and the actualization of purpose - humanistic groups encourage growth, development and independence. The book outlines specific techniques that enable practitioners in various settings to achieve these objectives.
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Urania Ernest Glassman
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Bachelor, Hunter College, CUNY, 1960; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1962; Master of Social Work, Adelphi U., 1979.
Career
Director House Plan, lecturer, coordinator human relations training program, City College of New York, CUNY, 1973-1976; director field instruction, assistant professor, Adelphi U., Garden City, New York, 1982-1993; director field instruction school social work, Yeshiva U., New York City, since 1993. Co-planner annual symposia on social work field education, 1986-1990.
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Group Work: A Humanistic and Skills Building Approach (SAGE Sourcebooks for the Human Services)
( A book that supports the human spirit and the humanisti...)
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Group Work: A Humanistic Approach (SAGE Sourcebooks for the Human Services)
(In Group Work the authors examine what makes humanistic g...)
- Group Work: A Humanistic and Skills Building Approach (SAGE Sourcebooks for the Human Services) by Glassman, Urania E. (October 8, 2008) Paperback
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Group Work: A Humanistic and Skills Building Approach (SAGE Sourcebooks for the Human Services)
Membership
Member NASW, CSWE (field work commission), Association Advancement Social Work with Groups (chairman New York Red Apply chapter, chairman New York area directors of fieldwork).
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Married Ronald M. Glassman, January 10, 1971. Children: Daniel, Alexander.
