Abstract:Curriculum and psychoeducational groups have become increasingly popular because of their strong evidence base and presumed ease of implementation. The curriculum provides a valuable guide to social workers leading groups as they decide on topics for discussion. Typically, the literature emphasizes the content--the material being presented--over the process: the ways in which members interact with one another and with the leader. The authors of this article contend that when the social worker adheres too rigid… Show more
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