Inclusive Group Work, authored by William Pelech and published by Oxford University Press on September 8, 2016, presents an innovative approach to intervention and task group work. This 1st edition redefines diversity as a relational concept central to all group interactions, emphasizing the acceptance and respect of individual complexity for equitable treatment. Designed for undergraduate and graduate courses, the book lays the foundations of group practice through a social justice lens. It delves into the values and ethics of social work with groups, covers all stages of group work including planning, and equips readers with essential skills such as conflict resolution and the effective use of self. Through three comprehensive chapters of case studies, readers witness diversity transformed into a strength across various settings and group objectives. This framework empowers students and practitioners to leverage diversity for enhanced engagement and sustained participation in inclusive group processes. ISBN-10: 019065709X, ISBN-13: 978-0190657093.
