Social Group Work — Principles, Stages & Models

Introduction to Group Work

Social Group Work is a method of social work which helps individuals enhance their social functioning through purposeful group experiences. It uses the group as a medium for individual growth and development.

Stages of Group Development

Groups typically go through: Pre-affiliation, Power & Control, Intimacy, Differentiation, and Separation. Understanding these stages helps the social worker facilitate effective group dynamics.

Models of Group Work

Major models include the Social Goals Model, Remedial Model, and Reciprocal Model, each with different purposes and approaches.