Self-Help and Support Groups: A Handbook for Practitioners
Author:   Linda Farris Kurtz
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Volume:   v. 34
ISBN:  

9780803970991


Pages:   248
Publication Date:   20 March 1997
Format:   Paperback
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Self-Help and Support Groups: A Handbook for Practitioners


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Linda Farris Kurtz defines what self-help an d support groups are and differentiates them by presenting t he concepts, theories and research relevant to them. She dra ws on examples that include Alcoholics Anonymous, Recovery a nd the Alzheimer''s Association. '

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Author:   Linda Farris Kurtz
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Volume:   v. 34
Dimensions:   Width: 13.90cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.370kg
ISBN:  

9780803970991


ISBN 10:   0803970994
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   20 March 1997
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

PART ONE: THE GROUP Introduction Helping Characteristics and Change Mechanisms in Self-Help Groups Ideology, Climate, Structure and Professionalization in Self-Help and Support Groups PART TWO: THE MEMBER Beginning Participation Long-Term Participation PART THREE: THE PRACTITIONER Practitioner Roles with Support Groups Practitioner Relationships with Self-Help Groups PART FOUR: REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS Twelve Step Programs Other Change Oriented Associations: Recovery Inc and Parents Anonymous Supportive Educational Groups Telephone and On-Line Self-Help

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