This book is an essential introduction to the values, knowledge and skills required for working with different groups in different social work and social care settings. Accessible and comprehensive, this classic text will continue to be invaluable for students and practitioners in social work and the caring professions wanting to learn more about this key practice technique.New to this Edition:- Incorporates new major latest research in the field- New exercises added to increase student awareness in practice situations- Applies key current concerns over evidence based evaluation to groupwork- Additional material on the changing social policy context in which groupwork takes place