Mixing Up the Goulash: Essential Ingredients in the “Art” of Social Group Work

Bitel, Mary C.

doi:10.1300/j009v22n02_06

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“…In fact, the ability of a client to use humor can be seen as a diagnostic clue (Dewane, 1978). Bitel (1999) describes maintaining a sense of humor as one of four prominent themes of group work. The other three are empathy, accessibility to a range of emotions, and full use of self.…”

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Use of Self: A Primer Revisited

Dewane

2005

Clin Soc Work J

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Use of self is a concept that is universally accepted yet equally ambiguous. Melding the professional self of what one knows (training, knowledge, techniques) with the personal self of who one is (personality traits, belief systems, and life experience) is a hallmark of skilled practice. This paper synthesizes seminal works regarding the concept of use of self and suggests a five-category typology for defining and describing use of self in social work practice. Drawing from the literature and practice wisdom gleaned from the author's clinical, teaching, and supervisory observations, the article proposes that use of self can be operationally defined as: use of personality; use of belief system; use of relational dynamics; use of anxiety; and use of self-disclosure.

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Section: Humormentioning

confidence: 99%

Use of Self: A Primer Revisited

Dewane

2005

Clin Soc Work J

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“…IMPROV AND SOCIAL GROUP WORK: HISTORICAL CONNECTIONS Improv and social group work trace their roots back to Hull House in Chicago (Andrews, 2001;Bitel, 1999;Spolin, 1983). Andrews (2001) detailed how group work was born out of activity and recreation-based programs such as settlement houses, neighborhood centers, Y's, Jewish centers, and labor union organizing.…”

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“…Many group work practitioners who believe in the benefits of mutualaid activity work lament a lack of respect for this work in the social work profession (Bitel, 1999;Middleman, 1968). As improv comedy slowly started gaining more notoriety, social group work was struggling to develop and solidify a professional identity.…”

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“…An activity group may be therapeutic by focusing Using Improv Comedy 275 on personal growth goals of members, but it must also encourage group members to help one another to achieve these goals (Bitel, 1999). It cannot rely on the facilitator to solve the problem.…”

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“…Interestingly enough, American improv comedy was born in the same place as American social work: Hull House in Chicago (Bitel, 1999;Spolin, 1983). However, these two endeavors have more in Using Improv Comedy 271 common than a birthplace; they share a theoretical base.…”

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The Brilliant Genius: Using Improv Comedy in Social Work Groups

Steitzer

2011

Social Work With Groups

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This article explores the historical and theoretical connections between group social work and improvisation (improv) comedy. Improv comedy can trace its American roots back to Hull House in Chicago and places a strong emphasis on active listening, risk taking, individual growth, and group mind. This article looks at the potential benefits that improv can provide to groups and individual group members. It provides practical suggestions for workers interested in incorporating performance-based activity in their practice. Ultimately, this article shows how an improv comedy performance troupe can function as a mutual aid social work group.

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Social Work Philosophy Encounters Morenean Philosophy

Giacomucci

2021

Social Work, Sociometry, and Psychodrama

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Core Morenean philosophy is covered in this chapter as it relates to social work philosophy. The existential and spiritual philosophies from which sociometry and psychodrama emerged are comprehensively depicted including his theory of human nature, the encounter, the Godhead, the autonomous healing center within, spontaneity–creativity theory, the here-and-now, action theory, role theory, and psychodrama’s developmental theory. Attention is given to the biopsychosocial -spiritual nature of both social work and psychodrama’s conceptualizations. The intersection of Morenean philosophy is presented with each of the six core social work values—the centrality of human relationships, the dignity and worth of each person, social justice , service, competence, and integrity.

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Mixing Up the Goulash: Essential Ingredients in the “Art” of Social Group Work

Cited by 10 publications

References 12 publications

Use of Self: A Primer Revisited

Use of Self: A Primer Revisited

The Brilliant Genius: Using Improv Comedy in Social Work Groups

Social Work Philosophy Encounters Morenean Philosophy

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