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Advocacy and Action in Support of Group Work Practice, Education, Research, and Publication. Enhancing the Quality of Group Life throughout the World. Published at the University of Akron School of Social Work by the Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups, Inc., An International Professional Organization. Vol. 19, #3, Issue #52 January 2004

THE PRESIDENT'S PEN SAVE THE DATES NOW WELCOME ABELS A Partial View JOIN YOUR AS NEW PRESIDENT, Paul Abels, President COLLEAGUES ANDREWS AS Florence Kelly, who had worked at Hull House and later became head of the OCTOBER 21-24 VICE PRESIDENT, AND National Consumer's League, once said, IN DETROIT ALVAREZ, GALINSKY, "You know at twenty I signed up to serve SPELTERS AT LARGE my country for the duration of the war on The theme of the 26th International poverty and on injustice and on oppres- Symposium is "Group Work Reaching After finishing his undergraduate sion and I take it...that it will last out my across Boundaries: Disciplines, Practice degree at Rutgers as a Psychology major, life and yours and our children's lives." Settings, Seasons of Life, Cultures and our new President, Paul A. Abels of Many of us may feel similarly. No Nations". The setting is Detroit, the car Costa Mesa, California, was drafted and one believes any longer that social work- city, home of Motown music for baby assigned as a social worker as an army ers will succeed to the point of working boomers and techno-music for the private. He received his MSW at Boston themselves out of jobs. That was often younger set. Detroit is the place to be this University School of Social Work in part of the profession's rhetoric even in coming October 21 to 24! Group Work and was selected as a my younger days. I do believe that the Wayne State University's School of "Fellow in Human Relations". Then he world is a better place because of us and Social Work is co-sponsoring the Sympo- went on to Newark, NJ, as a teen worker the other helping professions, and that we sium with the Michigan Chapter of and to Chicago as director of a youth cen- will continue to make an important contri- AASWG. "Group is important to this (Continued on page 7) bution and continue to "testify" to the city's agencies and unions," said Dean injustice and oppression in our society. Phyllis Ivory Vroom, "and the Sympo- And I believe that AASWG has benefited sium will be a time for us to celebrate all IN THIS ISSUE from the work of our previous leaders, of the groups that have made changes in Books and Other Publications...... 12, 28 such as our recent Past President Toby our community." Vroom is a 1966 WSU Calls for Papers ...... 17, 27, 30 Chapters, Affiliates and Organizing Units...... 19 Berman-Rossi and Past Treasurer Bob SSW graduate in Group Work. Conferences and Symposia ...... 4, 18, 26 Salmon. I wish them and all of you a The Planning Committee chose the Contributions Received...... 3, 5 Happy New Year. theme because Detroit is across the river Education News ...... 13, 16 What will this New Year bring from Windsor, Ontario, the third largest Features, Queries, etc...... 32 In Memoriam...... 9, 11, 14 AASWG? I've always been interested in city in Canada. The Committee of over Organization and Membership News...... 4 (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 12) Page 2, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER

(Continued from page 1) tant role in raising the economic level of SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS and written about the future of our profes- working people but will again provide an NEWSLETTER sion, so I am willing to make predictions important gathering place for our mem- ISSN 1084-6816 even though I am wrong about half the bers to share, learn and renew their vi- Vol. 19, # 3, January 2004, Issue #52 time... but I plan to do better. sions with old and new friends. Its close- Published three issues per year at The University of Akron First, we will have a clear mission ness to Canada is important for maintain- School of Social Work statement of what we stand for. I know ing connections with our Canadian mem- by the this because the Diversity Committee bers, whose important views help shape Association for the Advancement of Social Work prepared the statement, and the Board has our organization. with Groups, Inc., An International Professional Organization already read it and is close to approving I know we will continue to have ex- Enhancing the Quality of Group Life it. cellent leadership from our Board and throughout the World. We will have an updated and exten- from our General Secretary because I $15 per year (USA, Canada and Mexico) sively enlarged statement of our stan- have seen the board at work and have $18 per year elsewhere $5 ($6) per issue dards. It will include your contributed already worked with Raymie Wayne, our Subscription included in membership dues. ideas, a reaffirmation of some of our pur- creative new General Secretary. Editor - John H. Ramey, Akron, Ohio poses, and a section on ethics. I know this But there are things I can only put on Design and Layout because the Board initially reviewed and my wish list for the New Year. I predict Susan E. Bisgyer, Kingwood, West Virginia Send editorial and business correspondence, other considered for approval a version they they will happen. We will increase our information, and inquiries to requested be clarified and acted upon at membership because of the work we do John H. Ramey, Editor our June 2004 Board meeting. and the effort each one of you will make Social Work with Groups Newsletter We will be more involved in social to recruit a new member. 463 Moreley Avenue Akron, OH 44320-2022 U.S.A. action activities. I know that because at a We will continue to be in financial Toll free from anywhere in U.S.A. and Canada: member's request the Board has taken the binds but will feel less anxious about 1-800-807-0793; Akron area and outside USA and social action step of agreeing to support them as we tackle them as a group. Canada 330-836-0793 the March for Freedom of Choice in We will connect with and involve fax 330-836-2136, [email protected] Regarding memberships and for changes of address Washington this coming April. You will retired group workers in projects such as contact Stacy Barrentine, AASWG Membership know all about it soon, perhaps in this "Best Practices", where they can continue Service, P.O. Box 151643, Alexandria, VA 22315- issue of the Newsletter. to contribute to our knowledge by aiding 9998, 703-971-6715, fax 703-922-9570 member- Our organization will be involved in in our search. [email protected]. Send changes of address for Haworth's Social Work with Groups Journal looking at best practices in work with We will increase the courses on directly to the publisher. groups so as to expand our knowledge group work in social work programs, be- For questions about credit charges or checks, and share what we find with other help- cause we will use the organization to pro- please contact Stacy Barrentine at the AASWG ers. I know that because the Practice test attempts to minimize effective group Membership Service directly rather than the credit Committee has undertaken that as one of work education in individual cases and card company. Credit charges are cleared through Stacy Barrentine Event and Convention Services. its tasks. with the CSWE. AASWG, Inc., Raymie W. Wayne, General Secre- We will have a closer working rela- We will reach out for efforts by field tary, 36 Rocklyn Drive, West Simsbury, CT tionship with the National Association of work faculty to help us with ideas on how 06092-2628, 866-90-AASWG (22794), phone/fax Social Workers (NASW). I know that AASWG can improve our contributions 561-515-7089, [email protected]. AASWG Home Page: http://www.aaswg.edu. because under Toby's leadership we nego- to them. Discussion Group: Send e-mail message to tiated a " Memorandum of Understanding We will begin to discuss ways in [email protected]. In body of message between NASW and AASWG". We will which we help agencies and social work type subscribe groupwork-aaswg your first have some additional connections and schools use staff and faculty who have name your last name. Tim Kelly, administrator: [email protected]. cooperative activities with the Council on been exposed to certain group work edu- The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Social Work Education (CSWE). I know cational imperatives. Employment Institution. that because Carolyn and Ellen Sue have The membership will be more in- Copyright 2004 by AASWG, Inc. SWwG News- been working with our Commission to volved in the activities of the organiza- letter articles may be copied for personal, aca- demic, and professional use, but proper notice of work out a template that will aid CSWE tion, just as the Board will seek to in- copyright and credit to the SWwG Newsletter must in understanding what we do more com- crease communication among the com- appear on all copies made. This permission does pletely than they may have in the past. mittees they are part of; the entire mem- not apply to reproduction for advertising, promo- Hopefully, the material will be incorpo- bership will be asked to increase their tions, resale or other commercial purposes. The union label located just above the month and year rated into group work courses. connections with the Board and with me. on page one may not be reproduced. We will continue to have exciting I will respond to questions, ideas, objec- Printed by Exchange Printing, 969 Grant St., Symposia. I know that because I have tions, etc., at [email protected]. Akron, Ohio, 44311, a totally union shop whose seen their evolution over the years and the That last part is not a predication, it is a employees belong to GCIU, Local 42C, and CWA, Local 14514, and use the Allied Printing Trades dedication of the members working to pledge. Council label. bring them to fruition. I believe the Sym- I believe strongly in participatory The AASWG logo is by artist John Morrell, posium in Detroit this year will not only leadership, the right and responsibility of Rochester, New York, and is used with permission. help us honor a city that played an impor- It is titled "Life Is Sharing the Same Park Bench." (Continued on page 3) The original may be seen as a wall mural on the SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, Page 3 CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED PAPELL HONORED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FOR OPERATING FUND JOHN AND CAROL RAMEY It is with pride that the Long Island ENDOWMENT FUND Since August generous contributions Chapter can report that "our" Katy Papell have been received from the following was honored at the recent Symposium for Since August the Endowment Fund persons for the Operating Fund: her rich contributions to social group has received the following generous gifts: In Memory of Margaret E. Hartford, work. From the estate of Margaret E. Berry, Marjorie Main, and Ruby B. Pernell, from Katy shared with us the history of the Baptist Hill, Conway, Massachusetts. Norma C. Lang, Toronto, Ontario. beginnings of AASWG as follows: At the In Memory of Margaret E. Berry, In Honor of James Garland, from 1978 CSWE Conference in Boston, group from Elizabeth Lewis, Cleveland Heights, Mary V. Lisbon, Jamaica Plain, Massa- work seemed to be almost "swallowed up" Ohio. chusetts. by the generic movement in social work. In Memory of George Brager and In Honor of Judith A. B. Lee, from Therefore, Katy, Beulah Rothman and Irving Miller, from Renee Solomon, New Danielle Nisivoccia, New York City. Ruth Middleman posted a sign to encour- York City. Jeanne A. Gill, San Diego, Califor- age anyone interested in group work to In Recognition of Lawrence Shul- nia, and Robert Salmon, New York City; meet. At that meeting it was decided to man, from Ellen Sue Mesbur, Toronto, David W. Abbott, Detroit, Michigan; Vir- initiate a group work organization and to Ontario. ginia A. Abrams, New York City; Wil- plan a group work symposium in Cleve- In Honor of John and Carol Ramey, liam H. Fisher, Akron, Ohio; Ling-Wai land, Ohio, where the first group work from Elaine E. Finnegan, Evanston, Illi- Fung, New York City; Jean Kellett, Lou- course had been given. Paul Abels was nois. isville, Kentucky; Judith H. Matheny. Chair of the first Symposium. In Honor of John and Carol Ramey, Louisville. Kentucky; Camille P. Roman. The Long Island Chapter continues to from Ralph E. and Jean A. Ramey, Wes- Douglaston. New York. benefit from Katy's passion for group terville, Ohio. Several lines on the Membership work and her never ending energy. The In Honor of Norma Lang, from Renewal form provide various options for Long Island Chapter gratefully acknowl- Nancy Sullivan, St. John's, Newfound- members to contribute to the Operating edges her role in our International Organi- land. Fund, to the Annual Fund, or to the John zation and especially on the local level on Susan M. Ciardiello, Mamaroneck, and Carol Ramey Endowment Fund. Con- Long Island. New York; Bernard J. Wohl, New York tributions may be designated for memori- Loretta Hartley-Bangs, Co-chair City. als, honors, celebrations, etc. Long Island Chapter We are very appreciative of these gifts. Only income is used, as needed, for building on the northeast corner of East Ninth (Continued from page 2) support of the position of General Secre- Street and Rockwell Avenue in downtown Cleve- the members of this organization to object tary. The John and Carol Ramey Endow- land, Ohio. Our use of it as a logo recognizes and to my actions or those of the Board, and to ment Fund is very important in building celebrates our diversity, our commitment to diver- truly believe and act on the fact that this is AASWG for the future. sity, and our bringing our diverse peoples together. Personal and institutional materials for the their organization. In my Administration Group Work Archives should be sent to David J. class I give my students two statements to dom, but also the power of the group. Klaassen, Director, Social Welfare History Ar- read that I think reflect, in part, my phi- This was the contract I try to make with chives, 321 Andersen Library, 222 21st Avenue losophy. One is the Athenian Oath (it my students, with the groups I work with South, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, 612-624-4377, e-mail [email protected], speaks of persons' commitments of com- and, most certainly, with all of us. I found http://archon.lib.edu/swha.htm. Shipping reim- munity, easily found on the web). The it doesn't always workout that way. I bursed. other is a rarer statement but an important know there may be times when I must Manuscripts and letters sent to the editors may one historically (An eighth century Bill of quickly make a decision without the input be published without further communication and will not necessarily otherwise be acknowledged. Rights). From the eighth to the fourteenth from others and, at times, with little sup- Letters and reports may be edited. century the citizens of Za-goassa in Spain, port from others. But I pledge that I will Letters, reports, and signed articles reflect the to insure their liberty made each new king never make a decision that I believe opinions of the authors and do not necessarily swear the following oath. would harm AASWG. I have heard the reflect the positions of AASWG, Inc. The deadline for editorial and advertising copy "We who are as worthy as you and voices of AASWG that urge more open for the next issue, May 2004, is April 15. The could do more than you elect you king on decision-making. I have seen their joy following issue will be August 2004 with a copy condition that you preserve our privileges when we come together. It is vital that we deadline of July 15. and liberties, and that between you and us all share in the decisions of this organiza- AASWG OFFICERS there shall be someone with power greater tion, that we also share in the work, and Paul A. Abels, President, Costa Mesa, California Janice L. Andrews, Vice President, Minneapolis, than yours [the law]. If this shall not be that we are free to share our differences. Minnesota so, we say no." 1 I believe we share the vision of what Timothy B. Kelly, Secretary, Glasgow, Scotland What has always moved me was not we could be. A new year, a new effort. Michael H. Phillips, Treasurer, Brooklyn, New only when it was developed, but that it 1. Moholy-Nagy. S. (1969). Matrix of York recognizes and demonstrates equality of Man: An Illustrated History of Urban Raymie H. Wayne, General Secretary, West Sims- bury, Connecticut member and worker/administrator/ Environment. New York: Praeger Pub- teacher; the desire persons have for free- lishers, p. 49. Page 4, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER CANDIDATES SOUGHT 2004 DUES PAYABLE NOW 2005 SYMPOSIUM in FOR AT LARGE POSITIONS "The Land of 10,000 Groups!" ON BOARD Renewal notices for 2004 dues were mailed to all members in mid-December. We are actively working to put to- The Nominating Committee is solic- We are pleased to note that many mem- gether a great 27th Symposium in Min- iting names of potential nominees for the bers have already renewed. But, if you are neapolis, September 29 - October 2, 2005. three At Large board member positions one of those who has not done so yet, we It will be held at the Minneapolis Hyatt which are to be filled in the 2004 elec- would really appreciate it if you would Regency in the heart of downtown where tions. hunt down your renewal notice and send glass skyways connect all the major The Committee started its work on it in as soon as possible. This can save buildings. Light Rail will transport you the slate at the Symposium in October. significant time, money, and organiza- from the airport to downtown. For information about requirements tional energy which could otherwise be Remember: Minnesota: Land of for being an At Large Board Member and devoted to our primary purposes of pro- 10,000 Groups! Jan Andrews to send names and brief biographical and moting group work practice, education, [email protected] supportive statements, contact Martin L. research, and publication. Birnbaum or Ellen Sue Mesbur, Co- Dues should be sent to the AASWG THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE chairs. Send Information to Birnbaum, Membership Service, P.O. Box 151643, President, Paul A. Abels, California State 372 Central Park West, 14M, New York, Alexandria, VA 22315-9998 USA. University Long Beach, Department of NY 10025, 212-222-9771, 212-960-0831, Checks and credit cards will be cleared in Social Work, 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, fax 212-960-0822, mbirnbau@ the name of "Stacy Barrentine Event and Long Beach, CA 90840-0902. 562-985- ymail.yu.edu, or to Mesbur, 1 Benvenuto Conference Services". Payment is to be 5974, fax 562-985-5514. reflections@ Place, #522, Toronto, Ontario M4V 2L1, made in US dollars by check, money or- earthlink.net. 416-920-0450, [email protected]. der, or one of these four credit cards - Vice President, Janice L. Andrews, Univer- and esmesbur@renison\waterloo.ca. VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, or sity of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Avenue, AMEX or their affiliates in other coun- St. Paul, MN 55104-1048, 651-962-5803, The Annual Fund is once again avail- tries. fax 651-962-5819, jlandrews@ able for your contributions for special pur- Membership is on a calendar year stthomas.edu. pose activities of AASWG. Give in honor, basis. Unless you were a new member in Secretary, Timothy B. Kelly, Glasgow Cale- memory or celebration of a person, group or the second half of 2003 and not a pre- donian University, School of Nursing and event. A line has been added to your Mem- senter at the Boston Symposium, your Community Health, Cowcaddens Road, bership Renewal forms to provide for such membership must be renewed for 2004. Glasgow, Scotland, G4 0BA. (44) 141-204- gifts. But, don't wait for the form. Send your 1132, Cell phone, (44) 781-749-4673, gift now for listing in the next issue of (Symposia Presenters' dues are due June [email protected]. SWwGN. 15 each year and, therefore, are valid for that current year only.) Treasurer, Michael H. Phillips, Fordham Remember also to renew your sub- University Graduate School of Social Ser- BERMAN-ROSSI vices, 113 West 60th Street, New York, COMPLETES TERM scription to Social Work with Groups NY 10023-7479. 212-636-6612, fax 212- Journal. Or if you have not been a sub- 522-0228, [email protected]. AS PRESIDENT scriber, now is a good time to start your subscription. AASWG discount rate sub- General Secretary, Raymie W. Wayne, 36 At the end of the Boston Symposium Rocklyn Drive, West Simsbury, CT 06092- Toby Berman-Rossi completed her term scriptions must be paid through the 2628. 866-09-AASWG (22794), fax/local as President. Of course, according to AASWG Membership Service. and overseas calls 860-651-7089, general- AASWG bylaws, she will remain on the Trust us. If you received a renewal secretary@aaswg,org. Board for another three years as the Im- notice, it is time to pay your 2004 dues. Past General Secretary, and Editor, Social mediate Past President. But we note and Our budget is small. The work is Work with Groups Newsletter, John H. thank her for the many accomplishments done by the members through the Board, Ramey, 463 Moreley Avenue, Akron, OH of her tenure. Working around her year's Executive and other Committees, the 44320-2022, 800-807-0793 (USA & Can- leave of absence, she helped AASWG Chapters, the General Secretary, and the ada), 330-836-0793 (elsewhere and local), engage a new General Secretary, move many others who take on tasks to further fax 330-836-2136, [email protected]. the Membership Office, and establish a group work throughout the world. But we Chair, Chapter Development, Michael W. much firmer financial footing. Building need the income from dues to pay for Wagner, The Children's Aid Society, 150 on the accomplishments of her predeces- those services and goods which can not East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017, sor Alex Gitterman's work, she has be contributed and which help keep 212-949-4693, fax 212-682-8016, wag- brought many new accomplishments and AASWG growing in importance and ef- [email protected]. much recognition to AASWG. For her fectiveness. Chair, Endowment, Carolyn Knight, Depart- dedication, talent, and ever-present good We look forward to receiving your ment of Social Work, University of Mary- cheer and optimism in the face of the 2004 membership renewal soon. land Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Cir- challenges of AASWG, we all thank her cle, Baltimore, Maryland 21250, 410-455- 2016, fax 410-455-2974, cknight and look forward to working with her in Symposia presenters must be members. @sww.umaryland.edu. these coming years. SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, Page 5 CONTRIBUTIONS TO ANNUAL FUND

We very much appreciate the follow- In Memory of Bill Schwartz and Hy sachusetts. ing contributions to the Annual Fund Weiner, from Joseph Moore, New York In Honor of Ruth Middleman, from which have been received since the Au- City. Alison Hahn Johnson, Louisville, Ken- gust issue. The Annual Fund is a very In Memory of Helen Phillips, from tucky. important source of support for the mis- George Plutchok, Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- In Honor of Ruth Middleman, from sion of AASWG. vania. Jean Kellett, Louisville, Kentucky. In Memory of Neva Boyd, from Mar- In Memory of Simon and Solorro In Honor of the new President, Paul garet Day Anthon, Washington, District Martinez, from Sylvia Z. Romero, Wau- Abels, from Joseph Lassner, Flossmoor, of Columbia. kegan, Illinois. Illinois. In Memory of Ruby B. Pernell, from In Memory of William Schwartz, In Honor of Jim Garland, from Lois Paula Atwood, Twinsburg, Ohio. from Peter Rossi, Miami Shores, Florida. Levinsky, Somerville, Massachusetts. In Memory of Hy Weiner, from In Memory of Beulah Rothman, from In Honor of Maeda Galinsky, from Aaron H. Beckerman, Great Neck, New Lester Rothman, Boynton Beach, Florida. Andrea Meier, Chapel Hill, North Caro- York. In Memory of Gisela Konopka, from lina. In Memory of William Schwartz, Rochelle Rottenberg, Minneapolis, Min- In Honor of Judith A. B. Lee, from from Toby Berman-Rossi, Miami Shores, nesota. Danielle Nisivoccia, New York City. Florida. In Memory of William Schwartz and In Honor of Toby Berman-Rossi, In Memory of Ruby B. Pernell, from Murray Ortof, from Ruth Efron Schwartz, from Julia Ojalvo, Surfside, Florida. Molly Brudnick, Cleveland Heights, New Rochelle, New York. In Honor of Ruth Middleman, from Ohio. In Memory of Gisela Konopka, from Leonard W. Stern, Malibu, California. In Memory of Marilyn Zide, from Paul V. Snyder, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Anonymous; Virginia Abrams, New Ivenise Archange Butts, North Miami, In Memory of Gisela Konopka, from York City; Rebecca E. Adler, Cleveland, Florida. Mary L. Strong, Redondo Beach, Califor- Ohio; Chauncey A. Alexander, Hunting- In Memory of Richard Cloward and nia. ton Beach, California; Janice Andrews- in Honor of Alex Gitterman, from Marcia In Memory of Caroline Tempio, from Schenk, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Martin B. Cohen, Portland, Maine. Henry T. Tanaka, Cleveland Heights, Birnbaum, New York City; Abby V. In Memory of Florence Clemenger, Ohio. Brown-Watson, Kailua, Hawaii; Barbara from Herman Curiel, Norman, Oklahoma. In Memory of Dorothy Barnett and Candales, Glastonbury, Connecticut; Tom In Memory of Alfred Dobrof, from Betty Weintraub, from Anita J. B. Wein- Caplan, Montreal, Quebec; Donald J. Rose W. Dobrof, New York City. traub, Staten Island, New York. Carroll, Columbia, Maryland; Michael G. In Memory of Saul Bernstein, from In Memory of Saul Bernstein, from Chovanec, Bloomington, Minnesota; San- Paul H. Ephross, Rockville, Maryland. Joan C. Weiss, Rockville, Maryland. dra K. Christian, Missoula, Montana; In Memory of Paul and Sheila In Honor of the 25th Anniversary, Barbara J. Davidson, New York City; Wellstone, from Janice R. Gagerman, from Paul A. Abels, Costa Mesa, Califor- Holly M. Fischer-Engel, Hudson, Massa- Chico, California. nia. chusetts; Marcia B. Glenn, Kew Gardens, In Memory of Janice H. Schopler, In Honor of Paul Abels the new New York; Theodore Goldberg, Bloom- from Maeda J. Galinsky, Chapel Hill, President, from Sonia L. Abels, Costa field Hills, Michigan; Samuel Goldstein, North Carolina. Mesa, California. Bellmore, New York; Wendy R. Hender- In Memory of Margaret E. Berry, In Honor of Juliet Rachel Bogda- son, Plantsville, Connecticut; Kasumi K. from John E. Hansan, McLean, Virginia. nove, from Eve N. Bogdanove, Gill, Mas- Hirayama, West Hartford, Connecticut; In Memory of Margaret E. Hartford, sachusetts. Hisashi Hirayama, Tokyo, Japan; Paul from Sue Henry, Pinecliffe, Colorado. In Honor of Robert Salmon, from and Kristi Hodlin, Milton, Massachusetts; In Memory of Gisela Konopka, from Sondra M. Brandler, Brooklyn, New Catherine M. Horkan, Everett, Massachu- Stacy Husebo, Eden Prairie, Minnesota. York. setts; Tamara Brooks Jackson, Dania In Memory of Ruby B. Pernell, from In Honor of Daniel Thursz, from Beach, Florida; Carolyn Knight, West- Edmond T. Jenkins, Cleveland, Ohio. Hans S. Falk, Richmond, Virginia. minster, Maryland; Benjamin Kohl, In Memory of Marilyn Zide, from In Honor of Catherine P. Papell, from Brooklyn, New York; Roselle Kurland, Phyllis E. Koss, Miami Florida. Beverly Feigelman, Jamaica, New York. New York City; Alice E. Lamont, Detroit, In Memory of John P. Benedekovic, In Honor of Helen Northen, from Michigan; Flavio F. Marsiglia, Tempe, from Robert L. Lauretig, South Euclid, Jerry P. Flanzer, Chevy Chase, Maryland. Arizona; Sally J. Mason, Chesterton, Indi- Ohio. In Honor of Paul and Sonia Abels, ana; Emily Newmann, San Francisco, In Memory of Margaret E. Berry, from Alex Gitterman, White Plains, New California; Amy M. Okamura, San Diego, from Elizabeth Lewis, Cleveland Heights, York. California; Michael H. Phillips, Brooklyn, Ohio. In Honor of Robert Salmon, from New York; John H. Ramey, Akron, Ohio; In Memory of Lester Davis, from Harriet G. Goodman, New York City. Molly J. Ranney, Long Beach, California; Sandra N. Lyons, Jamaica Plain, Massa- In Honor of Jim Garland, from Mi- Joseph L. Romance, Miami, Florida; Mar- chusetts. chael D. Greenstein, West Newton, Mas- (Continued on page 6) Page 6, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER HEINZ KERSTING HONORED CELEBRATING THE RAMEYS' YEARS OF SERVICE TO AASWG Heinz J. Kersting is AASWG's first international honoree from Germany. His There was a most festive atmosphere lieve it. Many thanks to Tim for his crea- "group work biography" mirrors fruitful in the Omni Parker House Rooftop Ball- tive writing! cooperation between group workers from room for the 25th Symposium Plenary Ingrun Masanek translated a German the United States and from Germany that Luncheon on Saturday, October 18. Lots folk song for all to sing, and we gave it a continues to this day. He has made in- of people, lots of conversation! The focus good try! Translation was, "When one valuable contributions to the reestablish- was a tribute to John for his twenty-five person dreams alone, it is only a dream. ment of social group work in Germany years of "faithful, generous and creative When many of us dream together, then since the early 1980's. He has also en- service as General Secretary". we can enter into a new reality. Dream couraged young group workers to get Carol gave a few comments from her our dream!" connected on an international level by perspective of those twenty-five years. Carol was presented with a lovely founding AASWG's Germany chapter Tributes came from all the past presi- bouquet of flowers. John received a which celebrates its tenth anniversary this dents: Katy Papell spoke first for herself plaque and a generous gift. Alex enjoyed year. and then for Ruth Middleman, with whom a laugh at an error which, he commented, Professor Heinz Kersting, having she had had a lengthy telephone conversa- would not have occurred if John or Carol served twenty-one years on the faculty of tion. Charles Garvin's first statement was had been doing the proofreading. the School of Social Work at the Fach- that he has known John for forty-five In his response John said, "Thank hochschule Niederrhein in Moencheng- years. Judy Lee was unable to attend but you for this lovely recognition luncheon ladbach, Germany, retired last year. As sent a message which was read by Ella and the wonderful program. ... this was only one of his many profes- Harris. Jim Garland's comments recalled "For me our work together represents sional roles, his retirement does not mean family encounters in Vermont. Alex re- an important purpose in life. It's what one that he is any less active than before. His ferred to John's breathing, living, and has to do if things are to be right and to friends and colleagues know and appreci- sleeping group work--if he gets any sleep. get better. So I have devoted these many ate him as teacher, scholar, mentor, pub- Toby referred to the many decisions made years to our working together to build lisher, theologian, organizer, activist, su- in the recent three years. AASWG. When I retired from the Uni- pervisor, constructivist, storyteller, re- Group workers have more than group versity fourteen years ago, many people searcher, visionary, and - of course - work skills, and this was proven when asked me what we were going to do. My group worker. A saying he is very often Angie Rice sang one of John's favorite first reaction was that I was retiring be- quoted with in Germany is "Group Work song's, George Gershwin's "Summer- cause my employment had gotten in the - das isset Leben!", which translates time". What a gorgeous voice Angie has-- way of my work. That work was roughly into “Group work - that's life!” and we never knew before! AASWG... As a young priest in the 1970's, More music came from Paul Abels "It's been an interesting and meaning- Heinz Kersting became a student of Pro- and his guitar. Paul wrote a song about ful experience, these twenty-four-plus fessor Louis Lowy from the School of how to become a successful group years now. I wish you the best as you Social Work in Boston, who impressed worker--marry a girl named Carol! continue to build AASWG. him deeply as teacher, group worker, and Everyone joined in the singing of two "Carol and I thank you very much for human being. Lowy, a Jewish immigrant of John's favorite camp songs: "I've Been this wonderful party, for the presenta- and survivor of Theresienstadt and Working on the Railroad" and "Erie Ca- tions, for the plaque and the very gener- Auschwitz who returned to Germany nal" There were song sheets on the table-- ous gift." many times after World War II, taught some younger group workers don't know Each table had pieces of construction these songs! paper for members to write notes to John (Continued on page 8) The highlight of the celebration was and Carol. Katy put all these in a scrap- a skit written by Tim Kelly about John book, and John and Carol enjoy reading (Continued from page 5) and Carol. Yes, it was hilarious!! There them over and over! Thank you, all! shall Rubin, Tucson, Arizona; Stephan S. was even competition for the role of It was indeed a wonderful tribute to Russo, New York City; Lawrence Shul- Carol, and it was won by Paul Abels. (See John, and both John and Carol thank eve- man, Amherst, New York; Edwin Simon, photos at next year's Symposium of Paul ryone who took part in the planning and Oceanside, New York; Robert J. Sisler, wearing the blonde wig!) Tim played the the performances. There were many seri- Detroit, Michigan; Mavis Spencer, De- role of John, and Nancy Sullivan was the ous statements but also a lot of laughter! troit, Michigan; Denise K. Taylor, New narrator. Tim had visited John and Carol Thank you, Alex, for chairing this won- York City; Jane R. Thompson, Milwau- in Akron, and he captured the atmosphere derful event and to the whole committee kee, Wisconsin; Leslie Tower, Morgan- perfectly! A few exaggerations, but none for putting it together so gloriously. town, West Virginia; Sylvana S. Trabout, the less true! You had to be there to be- Ossining, New York; Greg J. Tully, Mi- ami Shores, Florida; Julianne Wayne, Avon, Connecticut; and David A. Life is a do-it-yourself activity - with others. That's mutual aid! Weaver, Jr., Bloomfield, Connecticut. SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, Page 7

(Continued from page 1) since 1993 when she attended her first presented on adventure-based group work ter where he supervised students from the Symposium in New York City. At that at the last two Symposia. He has been a University of Chicago and took his Doc- meeting she said, "I immediately felt that member of AASWG for several years and torate in Social Work Administration. I had finally found a social work home." says he believes AASWG "to be an or- Abels then taught Group Work at the Within a couple of years she became the ganization that I want to help develop as School of Applied Social Sciences at Social Welfare History Archives Liaison we proceed into the future." He believes Case Western Reserve University in to the Board's Archives Committee and in that experience-based or adventure-based Cleveland for twenty-one years. There he 1998 was elected to the Board where she group work is an essential approach in developed courses on "Discrimination has served on both the Archives and So- our field and wants to support the contin- and Inequality" and on "The Future". He cial Action Committees, both of which ued presence of it in our organization. also taught "Teaching" and she currently chairs. She is Chair of the Maeda J. Galinsky of Chapel Hill, "Administration" in the doctoral program 2005 Symposium to be held in Minnea- North Carolina, is a new At Large Board and served as Associate Dean. While in polis. Member. She is Professor of Social Work Cleveland he was director of the VISTA Andrews has been a social worker at the University of North Carolina at Program, led groups for children with for over thirty years - in Missouri, Wash- Chapel Hill where she has been teaching mental health problems, worked summers ington, DC, Maryland, and Minnesota. and writing about social work practice at a camp for physically handicapped She is on the faculty in the University of with groups for over thirty years. She children and adults, headed the Cleveland St. Thomas/College of St. Catherine consults with professional social workers Tenant Union Program, and worked with School of Social Work in St. Paul. She about their group work practice and their tenants in public housing. He also volun- teaches a variety of courses including publications and collaborates with practi- teered as a family counselor and headed a "History and Philosophy of Social tioners on intervention research. She has program to train inner city ministers in Work", "Group Work", and "Progressive worked together with social group work- counseling. Social Work Practice". ers on topics such as open-ended groups, Abels was a Fulbright Scholar in Antonio G. "Tony" Alvarez of support groups, multiracial groups, psy- Turkey and Iran and has served on the Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a new At Large choeducational groups, and telephone and National Board of the National Associa- Board Member. He has been a social computer groups. tion of Social Workers and was President worker for over thirty years. He received Galinsky has been an active member of the Cleveland Chapter. Later, the foun- his MSW from the University of Michi- of AASWG since its founding and pre- ders of AASWG recruited him to chair gan in 1975 and has been working with sented at the Annual Symposia with pro- the first Symposium in 1979. groups ever since. Before that he was fessional colleagues and students. She has Seventeen years ago Abels became involved in group work both in his home served on AASWG committees as she the Director, then Professor at the Depart- country, The Philippines, and in the was a Board member from 1990 to 1993. ment of Social Work at California State United States. Since receiving his MSW Sonia Spelters of Monchengladbach, Long Beach, where he is a Professor he has facilitated groups, supervised Germany, is a new At Large Board Mem- Emeritus and still teaches. group facilitators, and designed groups ber. She has been a dedicated and fervent His wife Sonia and he have been within a Community Mental Health group worker for ten years and has been social workers for a long time. They both agency in his position as a school social actively involved in AASWG since 2000. started their social work careers as day worker with an intermediate school dis- For the last seven years she has been camp counselors. While in Chicago they trict agency and as a clinical supervisor working as a social pedagogue in industry were active in civil rights activities. They for the University Center for Child and leading a project for unemployed juve- also helped start a school of social work the Family. Since 1997 he has been on niles who are most deprived in society. in Lithuania. That experience led to the the Faculty of the University of Michigan She says, "I am a strong believer that eve- development of the Journal Reflections: School of Social Work as a Clinical As- ryone has a valuable contribution to Narratives of Professional Helping, sistant Professor. He has taught classes, make. In the German AASWG Chapter I which she brilliantly edited. They co- advised students and developed field ex- bring a wealth of enthusiasm and fresh edited the first volume of Symposium periences for graduate students. In his ideas to an organisation that is in a deli- Proceedings. classes he offers many group experiences cate situation of balancing the need to Abels has written four books and a for students as required assignments, for push forward yet also attain stability." number of articles on group work. He still case simulations, and for small group She looks forward to continuing the part- writes a column for Reflections. He has activities. nership projects among group workers, been on the AASWG Board for the past In 1988 Alvarez was trained in an both practitioners and teachers, on a na- three years where he chaired the Practice adventure-based approach to group facili- tional level. We have much to learn from Committee until his election as President. tation. Over the years it has become his each other, to expanding our relationship He was honored for his "Outstanding primary approach to practice. Adventure with the American and other international Contributions to Group work" at the Sym- groups became his signature in his work chapters of AASWG, and to initiating a posium in Toronto three years ago. as a school social worker. He has also group worker development program at the Our new Vice President, Janice L. done his share to make the approach vi- national level and organize systemic- "Jan" Andrews of Minneapolis, Minne- able for social workers by providing oriented group work conferences. sota, has been a member of AASWG training and consultation. He has co- Page 8, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER

(Continued from page 6) SPECIAL AWARD BOARD MEETS JUNE 12-13 him what democracy really means and TO BILL COHEN introduced him to group work. Heinz President Paul Abels has announced Kersting realized that social group work At the Boston Symposium a new that the Board will meet in New York offers perspectives and methods that are "Outstanding Contribution to Group City the weekend of June 12 and 13 at useful treasures not only for social work- Work Award" was given for the first Fordham University School of Social ers but for all human service profession- time. The Board was unanimous in its Work. Board members should make plans als. decision to present it to Bill Cohen, Pub- as soon as it is possible to get the best Consequently, Heinz Kersting prac- lisher of The Haworth Press. possible travel and hotel rates. ticed, taught, researched, and wrote about Following is the citation. Agenda items should be forwarded to group work within the manifold contexts The 2003 Outstanding Contribution to Abels in the near future so that the meet- in which he worked. He spent several Group Work Award ing agenda with attachments can be semesters as visiting professor at Boston Bill Cohen, Publisher mailed to Board members early in May. University's School of Social Work and The Haworth Press, Inc. The Board normally only acts on items joined AASWG. Thanks to him, group Before there was AASWG, there was which are considered by the appropriate encounters and basic group work courses Bill Cohen, Publisher of The Haworth committees and prepared in advance. Be- became a required part of the curriculum Press, working with Beulah Rothman and fore the end of April committees should at the Fachhochschule Niederrhein. In Katy Papell to help resurrect and extend complete work on items requiring action 1983 he founded the IBS, (Institut fuer group work into the future through their at the meeting. Beratung und Supervision) in Aachen new Social Work with Groups Journal. For those not familiar with low to together with a colleague. It offers inten- When we attended various confer- moderately priced hotels convenient to sive continuous education courses for ences in the early years, there was Bill Fordham, a list will be provided with the social workers and other professionals in Cohen at The Haworth Press exhibit agenda mailing. Many members are able fields and methods that are underrepre- booth. We always enjoyed visiting with to stay with friends in the City. sented or non-existent as universities, him, sharing insights into the newest in Chapters, particularly, should make such as social group work. In 1997 the group work literature, and talking about certain now that their Representatives will Institut's own scientific publishing house what could be done in the future. be able to attend. published the "Werkbuch fuer das Ar- When the proposal was developed to beiten mit Gruppen," an anthology of hold the first Symposium in Cleveland in texts about the history and practice of 1979, there was Bill Cohen helping to SWwGN is interested receiving brief group work in Germany. support it. practice vignettes of publication in future Heinz Kersting took major responsi- AASWG has prepared a volume of issues. We would like to have one or Proceedings for each Symposium from bility in organizing and founding more for each issue. Please write your AASWG's German Chapter. Since then the very beginning. A number of these favorite group work practice narrative he has been providing resources through early volumes were published as supple- his Institute, co-editing the Chapter's ments to the Journal or as simultaneous today and send it in. No more than 1200 splendid newsletter, MOBILE, initiating Journal and book editions. The volumes words. and sponsoring the "Louis Lowy Award" in the last decade or so have been pub- given to the best group work master's lished as separate books and sold widely thesis, practice project, or publication in throughout the world. pressed his commitment to support Germany, and mentoring younger col- While now for many years Bill AASWG and group work by being one of leagues. Cohen has no longer done the staffing for us. We appreciate his most generous con- At the same time he has carefully the Haworth exhibits, we have appreci- tributions to the Endowment and Annual avoided domination of the Chapter with ated receiving his periodic letters and e- Funds over many years. his presence, encouraging younger peo- mail messages expressing some creative Therefore, the members assembled in ple, and especially practitioners, to take new idea by which we could work to- Boston, Massachusetts, at this 25th An- charge and to get involved. In his re- gether to help develop AASWG and nual Symposium of the Association for sourcefulness he motivates others to group work. The current arrangement for the Advancement of Social Work with claim their own resources. subscription to the Journal through a Groups, Inc., are pleased to recognize and With Professor Heinz J. Kersting, check off system at the time of paying honor Bill Cohen with the Outstanding AASWG recognizes and honors an inter- dues to AASWG was one of these ideas. Contributions to Group Work Award in nationally-minded group worker at heart. It was Bill Cohen who many years appreciation for his support of group Ingrun Masanek ago arranged for and supports the deep work from our beginning, through his Professor Kersting was accompanied discounts available to AASWG members friendship, his contributions, his member- by his wife, Traudi, on this special trip to for the Journal and the various group ship, and his publication of our Symposia receive his Honoree Award. We were also work books. Proceedings and many other group work honored that Ditta Lowy, widow of Louis Then there is Bill Cohen, the regular books and the Social Work with Groups Lowy, was also able to attend the presen- dues paying and contributing AASWG Journal through all these years. tation. Member. For many years he has ex- John H. Ramey SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, Page 9 IN MEMORIAM PROFESSOR ALBERT S. ALISSI HONORED MAYER ROSENFELD September 3, 2003 Albert S. Alissi was honored at the more than 1,500 group work majors. In Symposium in Boston "for his lifetime his spare time, he earned a law degree at Forgive me a few moments while I love affair with Social Group Work in Yale University, and, subsequently, es- remember Mayer Rosenfeld. He was an practice, education and scholarship, his tablished a dual MSW/JD degree for the instructor in social group work in my un- commitment to AASWG, his contribu- UC Schools of Law and Social Work. For dergraduate days at Ohio State Univer- tions to its becoming a membership or- the past twenty years he has also offered sity. I still remember warmly the exact ganization, and his thirty-six years of out- an innovative set of social work forensic room, the students, and Rosenfeld as in- standing teaching of group work at the courses. structor for our "Camping" class. The University of Connecticut." (UC) Alex Alissi's contributions to the literature most memorable aspect was the final ex- Gitterman made the honoring statement include Boys in Little Italy: A Compari- amination, a weekend canoe and camping and presented the certificate to Alissi. son of their Individual Value Orienta- trip on the Olentangy River from some- The son of Italian immigrant parents, tions, Family Patterns, and Peer Group where near Delaware to the stadium on Alissi experience first hand the opportuni- Association; Perspectives on Social the OSU Campus. Of course, we had to ties as well as the prejudices that existed Group Work Practice: A Book of Read- plan and execute it. But we couldn't have in the United States. As a child he discov- ings; and Time as a Factor in Group planned the rain and the swollen river in ered the wonders of the Boys Club, so Work: Time Limited Group Experiences the days before AccuWeather! We had to mush so that he maintained a lifetime (with Max Casper). He has served on the work out new arrangements as we pro- membership and attends reunions to this board of a homeless shelter for many gressed. One learns fast to plan first for day. Alissi actually began his group work years including seven as president. He two rainy days, then sunny ones. I re- career at the Boys Club. Starting as a has been actively involved as a direct member him well as a lively, informed, locker room attendant, he climbed the service volunteer, consultant, and re- and dedicated group work instructor. The ladder step by step until he became co- searcher to many local, regional, and na- class helped organize and add to my director of a camp. tional social service agencies. group work and camping skills. I had held Alissi graduated from Springfield Alissi is a charter member of counselor and other camp positions in the College where he was exposed to the AASWG. He chaired the committee that previous several summers. writings of Grace Coyle. He followed her conducted the participant survey reported Rosenfeld grew up in Columbus, path to Case Western Reserve University at the Symposium in the fall of 1986 and received his undergraduate degree in In- School of Applied Social Sciences resulted in AASWG's becoming a mem- ternational Business and his MSW from (CWRU). His placements at Merrick Set- bership organization. He also co-chaired OSU, then became an Instructor there. He tlement House and at Goodrich House in two annual Symposia that were held in became the Executive Director of the Cleveland had a profound impact on his Hartford, Connecticut, in 1981 and 1994. Jewish Center in Columbus, now the Leo practice, teaching, and scholarship, as did He is a charter member and former presi- Yasenoff Jewish Community Center, his subsequent positions at the Children's dent of the Connecticut Chapter of from which he retired in 1977. He over- Aid Society and Alta Social Settlement. NASW. saw the development of the Center in a He completed his doctorate at CWRU in Those who know Professor Alissi are new location and its expansion with vari- 1967 under the tutelage of renowned so- drawn to his highly engaging and unique ous facilities over the years including, of cial work educators Grace Coyle, Betty persona, his wonderful sense of humor, course, a day camp. Hartford, Nat Cohen, and Art Blum. and his contagious laugh. He has played a Roz Meisel, Coordinator of Educa- Alissi joined the faculty of the Uni- significant role in furthering and tion Field Practicum in the OSU College versity of Connecticut School of Social strengthening the teaching and practice of of Social Work, also remembers him well. Work, where he has provided leadership social group work. We are pleased to She had a wonderful student experience to the group work sequence. He has been honor Professor Alissi for his many con- while she was earning her social work an outstanding teacher for the last thirty- tributions to social work practice with degree. "During my first year field place- six years. He estimates that he has taught groups. ment at Jewish Family Services, they about 200 group work method classes to 'loaned' me to the Jewish Center so I THANKS FOR SYMPOSIUM could learn group work. Mayer spent time than a hundred miles away, our paths did with me, sharing his rich knowledge and not often cross in later years, but we re- I wanted to give a heartfelt thanks to expertise. He was a kind and generous member him well for his superb contribu- Lucia and Holly and all of the folks from man."* How lucky she was! tion to our education in group work, and Boston who planned this year's Sympo- Rosenfeld and his wife, Dotty, whom we join with his other friends and col- sium. Everything about the experience he met as a member of the Camping class, leagues in saying we will miss his pres- seemed superb. have endowed a chair in their names at ence there. the College. He has been honored with John H. Ramey, Akron, Ohio. Thanks, several awards by OSU and other local *From Intervention, A Newsletter for Andrew Cicchetti and national organizations. Alumni and Friends, OSU CSW, Winter Brooklyn, NY Although he was only a little more 2004. October 20, 2003 Page 10, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER MANY THANKS MICHAEL PHILLIPS WILSON, MARSIGLIA, TO BOB SALMON NAMED TREASURER NERETTE, SULLIVAN, COHEN RETIRE FROM BOARD Many thanks to Bob Salmon for his In one of his first actions President loyal service as Treasurer for the past Abels has appointed Michael H. Phillips Three At Large Members of the nine years. During his tenure AASWG as the new Treasurer of AASWG. Board retired after completing their three has grown significantly in numbers of Phillips is Professor at the Graduate year terms at the end of the Symposium in members and in the organizational com- School of Social Service of Fordham Uni- Boston. They are Flavio Francisco Mar- plexity. The Annual and Endowment versity. He was a Co-chair of the 24th siglia of Tempe, Arizona, Denise Nerette Funds were established. AASWG began Symposium which was held in New York of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, and Mary the use of both professional accounting at the Brooklyn Marriott in October 2002. Wilson of Cork, Ireland. All are dedi- and auditing services. He was first ap- He has presented at a number of Symposia cated, long term members of AASWG pointed by Alex Gitterman. including sessions on the use of focus and have made major presentations at In reflecting on Salmon's tenure, Git- groups as a research method, confidential- Symposia. They have participated in terman said, "When I became President, ity issues in group practice, and the use of Board and Committee meetings and other two of the most significant decisions I group techniques in the classroom. For assignments during these three years. made were to invite Toby to be the Secre- two years he conducted a support group Marsiglia most recently completed a plan tary and Bob to be the Treasurer. Beyond for victims of September 11. His research for major fund raising and development. all his many accomplishments as the has included a study of the use of mutual He was the Sunday Plenary speaker at the Treasurer, Bob made outstanding contri- aid groups in substance abuse prevention Boston Symposium. butions to the Executive Committee and and a study of group work with children Nancy Sullivan of St. John's, New- to the Board of Directors. His leadership, of substance abusers. Mike said that he foundland, is retiring from the position of competence, and collegiality enriched our welcomes the opportunity to "support the Vice President. She served for one year as task accomplishments as well as the qual- commitment to social group work by as- Acting President during Toby Berman- ity of our affective ties. Thank you for suring that our international organization Rossi's leave of absence. She had served what you have done for AASWG and for has the solid financial planning which will previously as a Representative of the To- who you are." allow it to grow and prosper.” ronto Symposium and is Co-editor of the Toby Berman-Rossi, who succeeded As Treasurer Phillips will serve as a Symposium Proceedings. During this Gitterman, observes, "He was an out- member of the Executive Committee. time she joined the faculty of Memorial standing member of the Executive Com- Please welcome Mike Phillips to this new University of Newfoundland in St. mittee and always contributed thoughtful, and challenging task and give him your John’s. She has also served as chair of reasoned solutions to complex problems." support. several committees. Our new President, Paul Abels, adds, Carol S. Cohen of Brooklyn, New "He has also served graciously over three SOCIAL WORK York, has completed her three year term months past the call of duty as arrange- WITH GROUPS ARTICLES as the Representative for the 2001 New ments to transfer our accounts to the new NOW ONLINE York/Brooklyn Symposium. During this Treasurer were being made. This has been time she also moved from Fordham Uni- a most important service that insured per- Haworth Press has long been a strong versity to Adelphi University. sons and bills were paid." supporter of AASWG, and their support We note that several other Chapter Salmon is well known as Professor at continued recently when they granted Representative Board Members have been the Hunter College School of Social AASWG permission to post an article replaced during the past year. Those Work and as Co-author (with Roselle each month in the members only section changes have been noted in the Chapter Kurland) of AASWG's Teaching a Meth- of the AASWG website. One article from Reports. We also note that Toby Berman- ods Course in Social Work with Groups, each new issue will be posted online for a Rossi has completed her term as Presi- co-published with and distributed by month. Articles from previous issues will dent, but, according to AASWG bylaws, CSWE, and many other papers and books. be posted in between publication of is- she will remain on the Board for another He was Co-chair of the New York Sym- sues. Perhaps we could use the AASWG three years as the Immediate Past Presi- posium in 1993. Listserv to discuss the articles. If you have dent. And Bob Salmon is completing nine As reported elsewhere, Michael Phil- suggestions for articles that should be years as Treasurer, as reported in an arti- lips has succeeded Salmon as Treasurer. posted, contact [email protected]. cle elsewhere in this issue. The idea for an "article of the month" All of us in AASWG thank them for began in the Kentucky Chapter, and they their loyal, dedicated, and productive ser- Please share information with contacted the Executive Committee and vice in carrying out the work of AASWG SWwGN about what is going on in your the Webmaster about the possibility of and in helping it grow. communities, agencies or schools, etc., using the website. Other chapters are en- that is relevant to group work. Help keep couraged to think about how the website us and your colleagues informed. Send can better serve the needs of their mem- Help build AASWG! bership. Send any ideas you have to Tim your comments or articles to SWwGN. Recruit a new member! Kelly, [email protected] SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, Page 11 IN MEMORIAM POLITICAL EDUCATION ADVERTISE IN SWwGN Sandra Camacho AND GROUP WORK October 28, 2003 For promoting your conferences, New York City In discussing the current presidential books, or workshops, searching for staff, primary campaigns in the United States celebrating events, memorializing, honor- Harold Meyerson uses an illustration from ing, or recognizing your colleagues and FROM THE the presidential campaign of four years friends, place a display or classified ad in GENERAL SECRETARY ago to explore the difference in political the May issue of SWwGN. know-how and activity of groups over a Full page $400; half page $250, quar- Hello, AASWG, period of time. ter page $135, classified, $5 per line $20 It is not too late! You still have time. Al Gore's "aging union retirees" and minimum. Contact the Editor for informa- Chances are you received your An- Bill Bradley's "college student" campaign- tion. nual Fund contribution and Membership ers found themselves on the same side of Renewal mailings during the busiest sea- the issue of free trade. "Both saw it as a FOR PRACTICE COMMITTEE son of the year. Perhaps you put the en- policy that enriched Wall Street and clob- The Practice Committee, which has velopes aside, thinking "I'll get to this bered Main Street. just about completed its work on the Stan- soon." Well, the time to renew is now. "What was striking, though, was that dards, will be looking at Evidence Based AASWG needs your support (both a the union retirees assumed the role of Group Work Practice or "Best Practices" financial contribution and continued teachers, and that Bradley's kids happily and will also begin a project to increase membership) now more than ever. We became their students. But, then, these field instructors' understanding of the use are a small organization with a big mis- weren't just any retirees. of groups with their students. Charles sion. We use your resources sparingly "Ranging in age from their 60's to Garvin and an associate Committee and wisely, ensuring that you receive their 80's, these were all veterans of the Chairperson yet to be announced will be great value for each dollar contributed. United Auto Workers - that is, they were active in developing those projects with Membership benefits continue to grow. beneficiaries of the old UAW political the Committee and will welcome inputs This past year we launched the "Members education programs. from other Board Members and the mem- Only" web page. Over the course of 2004 "Walter Reuther, the legendary presi- bership. we will be placing many valuable re- dent of the UAW in the quarter-century Submitted by Paul A. Abels, Past sources on the web for your use. following World War II, had built a union Chair and new AASWG President, reflec- Currently AASWG is gearing up to that was the primary advocate for social [email protected]. Charles D. Garvin is exhibit at CSWE's Annual Program democracy in the United States and a the new Chair of the Practice Committee, Meeting (APM). This conference is an membership education program that en- [email protected]. important vehicle for keeping group work abled activists to be more fluent in social on the radar screens of social work edu- policy than (not to damn with faint praise) cators. AASWG has also reached out to your average member of Congress. AASWG members in recent years still baccalaureate educators through a tar- "Reuther had been dead 30 years have had these kinds of positions. It's a geted mailing and by offering a session at when the impromptu tutorial broke out, kind of social political education work their annual conference this past October. but the aging auto workers still knew their with groups which was in the settlement Speaking of this past October.... We stuff." house tradition as we knew it. The out- are still basking in the success of our An- He comments that there has been come of group work ought to be the im- nual International Symposium held in some renaissance in political activity by provement of the social attachment and Boston. It was also a time of transition unions but that some seem to have given competence of the members of groups to for the Association as we ushered in a up and may consider political activity as function in the social context. new President and Executive Committee only writing a check. Even if unions know Meyerson concluded that "Labor's while thanking the outgoing President how to organize and persuade, they have message still resonates, but its ability to and Executive Committee. As General trouble backing unattractive candidates. pick a messenger clearly needs some Secretary, I thank the previous group for "The irony is that those candidates work." How's that for a challenge to their warm welcome and encouragement who stole the show in Iowa,..., have group workers?! while at the same time find myself look- surged in part by embracing, in the words Elsewhere in this issue you will read ing forward to working with the newly of one union leader, 'a populist- of AASWG members helping to pick up elected leadership. AASWG's work and progressive message that labor's been pro- the torch to carry on Paul Wellstone's successes continue on. Please make sure moting, and that few Democrats this side legacy. you are a part of AASWG's future by of Paul Wellstone were saying just a few From "Organized Labor's Iowa Im- renewing your membership now if you years ago.'" plosion" in the Akron Beacon Journal, have not done so already. These political education programs January 23, 2004. The commentary first Best wishes for a happy, healthy and are ones that were led by many group appeared in the Washington Post. Meyer- group filled New Year! workers in past years while working in son is Editor at Large of The American Raymie Wayne unions in the struggle for social democ- Prospect magazine and Political Editor of General Secretary racy and economic justice. A few L.A. Weekly. Page 12, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER

(Continued from page 1) NEW SCHOOL-BASED IT’S TIME NOW twenty includes AASWG Past President MENTAL HEALTH MANUAL TO ARRANGE VISAS and current Board Member Charles WITH ACCENT Garvin, along with faculty members and Now is the time for persons planning practitioners from agencies all over met- ON GROUP WORK to travel from outside the United States to ropolitan Detroit. Andy Malekoff informs us that he arrange for their visas if these are re- A short ride on the "People Mover", has just finished editing “A Guide for the quired. Due to increased security policies which is Detroit's train system around Development of School-Based Mental and processes, it takes longer time for downtown, will provide a view of Win- Health Partnerships” with an educator- many people to arrange for the necessary dsor and has stops at "Greek Town", colleague. It is not in print just yet. paper work to attend meetings in the where one of the city's three casinos is There is quite a bit of group work USA. We have found that, in past years, housed. The metropolitan area is home to thinking/practice integrated into the man- many persons have started much too late. the largest Arab community in the United ual, especially in the sections about US. Consulates are closed around the States including both Muslim and Chris- Teams and Strengths-Based Work. world on the Columbus Day holiday tian Arabs. The city boasts a large His- If you are interested, since there will which is October 11 this year. For many panic community. Hamtramck, one of the be a limited printing, he attached the com- this has been the date of final efforts to cities surrounded by Detroit, in the past plete manual (about 40 pages) to a mes- get paper work and interviews completed was the largest Polish community. It is sage circulated on the group work discus- and they find the offices closed. now home to a number of Eastern Euro- sion list. You will probably need to open Unfortunately, other than providing pean immigrants, and its downtown area Adobe to access it. He says you should the usual programs and web site informa- reminds one of European towns. The re- "feel free to use this, to duplicate it, and tion, AASWG can no longer assist in this gion has over 2500 organizations which distribute it however you see fit." process. The US Immigration and Natu- are involved in international businesses, ralization Service and the various US and, being on the Detroit River, is home Save the Date! Consulates inform us that letters and tele- to one of the busiest ports in the United March for Freedom of Choice phone calls from AASWG are not useful. States. April 25, 2004 They will not be considered. Detroit is hosting the Super Bowl in www.marchforchoice.org The Preliminary Program for Sympo- 2005 in the newly constructed Ford Field, sium 26 will be available sometime in which is next to Comerica Park, the new logue groups between cultures with his- July. Information about the program will baseball park in downtown. The city is torical conflicts, and a panel of people in be made available on AASWG’s web site getting ready for the Super Bowl, and group work to talk about Group Work in as it is developed. Check into www. there are many new hotels and restaurants Macro settings. aaswg.org periodically. in the downtown. Very special offerings include the Other than invitations to authors cho- The Detroit Art Institute is home to three unique Outstitutes, "Union Organiz- sen to make presentations, letters of invi- one of Diego Rivera's famous fresco mu- ing and Groups", "Services in the Arabic tation can not be provided. rals, a courtyard with four walls and over Community", and "Grass Roots Mental We provide this information to en- seventy frescoes called "Detroit Industry Health Services in Port Huron". (See the courage members from around the world or Man and Machine" (1932-33), as well article on page 26.) to attend by starting now to make ar- as large collections of African Art. De- The Committee is excited because rangements. We are hopeful that the usual troit is 85% African American and is the the "Dine Arounds" will feature tastes of significant participation from around the home of the Museum of African Ameri- the wide variety of international cuisines world will continue. can History, the largest such museum in available in Detroit. We will also have DID YOU READ IT? the United States. The main exhibit is a Motown entertainment to sing, sway and history of African Americans with exhib- dance to!! "Dear Miss Manners: I was having its and photographs of the key events in The other workshop offerings and coffee at a restaurant with a friend, and in the history. These museums, as well as presentations will depend on you and the middle of our conversation another the Detroit Science Center and Wayne other AASWG members! Please submit woman came up and introduced herself to State University, are a short bus ride from your abstracts for consideration before us and, from how she was talking, it be- the hotel. March 24. (The Call for Papers is on page came clear that the two of them were in- But enough about Detroit! The Sym- 27 of this issue.) We are encouraging volved in a group program of psychother- posium will be held at the beautiful and student presentations and presentations apy together. newly renovated Marriott on the Detroit from people who use group work in other "While I find nothing wrong with River. disciplines. taking a proactive approach to mental For the Plenary sessions the Commit- E-mail or call Susan Titus, Sympo- health, I realize that there are privacy tee has invited Paule McNicoll of the sium Coordinator, at [email protected] issues at hand. University of British Columbia, Joan Pen- or leave a message for her at 313-993- "After the third party left, I quickly nell of the University of North Carolina, 4066. changed the subject..." and Michael Spencer of the University of This October connect in Detroit: "I've There's more. How would you have Michigan, who will be talking about dia- got you back... into groups again...." reacted? What advice would you give? SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, Page 13 UNITARIANS GW EDUCATIONAL THANKS TO BOSTON OFFER FUNDING RESOURCES SOUGHT FROM HANS ERIKSSON FOR A JUST SOCIETY AASWG's Commission on Education Dear Friends in AASWG and Partici- The Unitarian Universalist Associa- on Group Work in Social Work Education pants in Boston! tion through its Unitarian Universalist is looking to increase the educational re- I salute the Boston organizers and Funding Program--Fund for a Just Society sources on the AASWG web site. participants in Boston for making me feel makes grants to non-profit organizations If you would be willing to share your warmly welcomed and included. Al- in the U.S. and Canada addressing issues teaching/educational resources for possi- though I do not have the opportunity to of social and economic justice. It appears ble placement on the web, would you attend all the AASWG conferences, I to be a tailor made opportunity for a please e-mail them to [email protected]. always feel included. Many thanks. group work project. We are looking for Hans G. Eriksson, Grants are made to non-Unitarian a. Group Work syllabi at BSW, Trondheim Norway Universalist groups in the U.S. and Can- MSW, and PhD levels ada that: organize to bring about systemic b. Group Work units in integrated or change leading to a more just society combined courses GROUP WORK SESSIONS through collective action; work with those c. Teaching exercises AT CSWE who have been disenfranchised and ex- d. Video ideas ANNUAL cluded from resources, power and the e. Other teaching resources PROGRAM MEETING right to self-determination; and inspire f. Group process recordings generosity among the sponsor's members g. Group Work cases for use in If you are going to APM in Anaheim, and member congregations. class or for comparative analysis and gen- here are the group work sessions. Priority is given to groups of people eration of hypotheses Sunday, February 29, 3:30 - 5:00 organizing to create change in the eco- h. Online Group Work bibliogra- PM, #175. Group Work Practice Sympo- nomic, social, and political structures that phies sium. Chair: Alex Gitterman, University affect their lives. The sponsor welcomes i. Other resources of Connecticut. projects that are less likely to receive con- Please indicate at what level the ma- "Comparing Two Models of Instruc- ventional funding because of the innova- terial is designed to be used - BSW, tion for Social Work Practice with tive or challenging nature of the work or MSW foundation year or concentration Groups"; Findings of a study comparing the economic and social status of the con- year, PhD. outcomes for two models of instruction of stituency. In addition, we are looking for group a graduate foundation course in social The maximum grant is $10,000. Most workers who would be interested in serv- work practice with groups will be pre- grants are between $5,000 and $7,000. ing on doctoral students' dissertation com- sented. Debra M. Nelson-Gardell, Univer- Grants are given for one year. There is no mittees. Please let me know if you have sity of Alabama. cost sharing. an interest. "Group Workers' Experiences of Vul- Contact Hillary S. Goodridge, Pro- Thanks, nerability--the Shadow of Power--in gram Director, Unitarian Universalist Tim Kelly Court-mandated Groups"; Based on a Funding Program, P.O. Box 1149, Ja- qualitative study of group workers in maica Plain, MA 02130, [email protected], roles of authority, this presentation ex- program url: http://www.uua.org/uufp/, What have you done to plores their vulnerability to hostility and 617-247-6600, fax: 617-971-0029 violence, also their strategies for safety. The postmark deadline for applica- increase our diversity today? Trudy K. Duffy, Boston University. tion is March 15, 2004. Monday, March 1, 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon, #242. Curriculum/Administrative PEACE PETITION CIRCULATED AT SYMPOSIUM Workshop "Integrating Social Work Prac- Issues of war and peace, particularly To: Kofi Annan, Secretary General, tice with Groups into the Generalist and in Iraq and Afghanistan, were foremost in The United Nations Foundation Curriculum". the minds of many at the recent Sympo- George W. Bush, President, USA This workshop focuses on integrating sium in Boston, so a number of members (copy) group work content into the Generalist spearheaded by Katy Papell composed We, the undersigned, gathered in and Foundation Curriculum. Content, and secured signatures for a petition Boston, MA, on October 19, 2003, at the organizations, syllabi, a week by week which was sent to Kofi Annan, General annual Symposium of the Association for teaching guide, assignments, teaching Secretary of the United Nations with the the Advancement of Social Work with strategies, and skills will be provided so exact copy to George W. Bush, President Groups, Inc., (AASWG) an international that educators can more readily teach this of the USA. Following is the petition professional association, support The content. which was signed by ninety-one persons. United Nations in its effort to sustain and Toby Berman-Rossi, Barry Univer- strengthen its role in peacekeeping and sity, and Carolyn Knight, University of What have you done for group work today? peacemaking and in the reconstruction of Maryland Baltimore County. nations. CEU’s available. Page 14, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES COMMITTEE IT'S A SMALL WORLD BOAMAH RESPONDS FOR JEANNE GILL TO ARTICLE ON GHANA Jan Andrews will be conducting an oral history of John Ramey later this year. Jeanne Gill, Chair of the Southern Hi John, We encourage group workers to at- California Chapter and a graduate of the We have just received a copy of the tend oral history training sessions at Sym- Class of 1958 of the Boston University August issue of the AASWG Newsletter. posia and to conduct oral histories of our School of Social Work, had a reunion at The feature article on Ghana is interesting group work leaders. the Symposium this fall in Boston with to read. We will be requesting more cop- Jan Andrews, Chair Ditta Lowy, widow of her favorite profes- ies to be distributed to various ministries [email protected] sor, Dr. Louis Lowy. Mrs. Lowy was like Education, Youth and Sports, IN MEMORIAM there because Professor Dr. Heinz J. Women and Children, Employment and Kersting, Director of the Louis Lowy Social Welfare, as well as the UNICEF, ALAN F. KLEIN Institute in Aachen, Germany, was being UNSAID, UNAIDS, and International October 1, 2003 honored by AASWG this year. A photo NGOS. John, it will create avenues for us Our distinguished colleague, Alan F. was taken of Jeanne and Ditta by a group to network with all these Government and Klein, died October 1, 2003, in Charlotte, work photographer from Connecticut, Non-governmental Organisations as well North Carolina, at the age of 92. After Julie Newman. Newman, a University of as the International Community based in retiring in Florida some years ago he and Connecticut retiree this year, and Milton Ghana. his wife, Jackie, had moved last March to Heller were also in that special BU class. Secondly, we would like to embark Charlotte to be in assisted living housing How lucky they were! on two major projects next year. One is to closer to their children. He had been hos- Nostalgia and Happy Memories. undertake research on streetism in Ghana. pitalized twice since moving there and Happy New Year to all! The report will help policy makers to plan was in a nursing home at the end. Jackie Jeanne future policies and to implement certain has since moved in with one of the chil- projects taking into consideration the out- dren's families in Harrisburg on the out- come of this research with facts and fig- skirts of Charlotte. tired as hell ures. It will help the Government to en- AASWG Past President Judy Lee sure future planning and development of forwarded the message she received from is how i feel at this very moment. programmes affecting youth in Ghana. Jackie Klein. She says that "Katy (Papell) The youth can be equipped with technical i and I are so fortunate that we got to visit know how like creating more job opportu- wish i him twice while he was in Florida. He nities setting up training centres, etc. In- could sleep. was very sharp and gracious, and he ap- ternational organisations can also use the preciated the visits so much." sleep outcome of this research in determining Klein received his MSW from the during the day the development needs of every Region in New York (now Columbia University) is well beyond my reach. Ghana. In the second project we would School of Social Work in 1942 after hav- like to document all these on a video on a ing received his LLB (law) degree in streetism in Ghana, "Telling It As It Is" curse 1938. He was on the faculties of the Uni- featuring some of the street hawkers, or a blessing? versity of Toronto and the University of youth in schools, etc. We will appreciate Pittsburgh. At the latter he was Professor my it very much if ... AASWG will help us or of Social Group Work. Earlier he had options link us to other donor organisations been Training Advisor for the Commu- are limited. around the world. Thank you for your nity Programmes at the Ontario Depart- support. & ment of Education. Among his many Simons Boamah so other books and articles are Society, De- Chair i write. mocracy and the Group, published by [email protected] Women's Press (YWCA) in 1953, and if Role Playing in Leadership Training and given GOAL LINE Group Problem Solving, published by the a choice of: FOR NEWS! Association Press (YMCA) in 1956. The no sleep or no writing; books were developed out of his wide Please help us meet our goal for the experience in conducting institutes and i would choose: May issue by getting the news in by April workshops throughout the United States 15. We need reports on past and future no sleep. and Canada. In February 1953 his paper activities and concerns from chapters, "The Effect of Cultural Variables on because at this very moment, i am no committees, practitioners, agencies, Group Work Practice" was published in longer schools, and publishers, along with adver- The Group: the Official Publication of the tisements and other interesting views of tired as hell. American Association of Group Workers group work and group life throughout the (AAGW). andy malekoff world. SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, Page 15 IN MEMORIAM REBELLIOUS SPIRIT: GISELA KONOPKA GISELA KONOPKA (1910-2003) By Janice Andrews-Schenk, Minneapolis, Minnesota Gisela Konopka, 93, was resistance fighter and university professor. Gisela Konopka died on this past sity. She served as the Assistant to the Gisela Konopka, a longtime Univer- December 9, two months shy of her 94th Vice-President for Student Affairs and the sity of Minnesota professor famed around birthday. Her friends, colleagues, and Coordinator of Regional Programs for the the world for her philosophy of "social students will remember her as someone Center for Urban and Regional Affairs. In work with a heart," died on December 9 who had the ability, whether in a small 1970 she founded and directed the Center at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Min- classroom, a large auditorium, or a prison for Youth Studies and Research at the neapolis. She was 93. reception area, to create an atmosphere University until her retirement in 1978. Konopka was one of the world's ex- that convinced others that change was Her legacy continues through the work of perts on social group work with a focus possible. the Konopka Institute for Best Practices on helping troubled young people. "She A rebel and fighter since childhood, with Adolescents at the University. Re- was able to meet with very troubled Gisa took the worst that humans can ex- cently she made a $1 million legacy gift youth, and they would take away from perience and turned it into a philosophy to the University of Minnesota to estab- that experience that they finally had met of love and tolerance for others. She was lish the Gisela and E. Paul Konopka Chair an accepting person," said Janice An- born in Berlin before World War I, came in Adolescent Health and Development. drews, professor of social work at the of age during the turbulent 20's and 30's, She also established a scholarship at the University of St. Thomas. and fought the rising power of the Nazis School of Social Work. "She was both angry and kind, com- in pre-World War II Germany, Austria She was one of the most influential passionate and demanding," said An- and France. She and her activist future intellectuals and activists of the 20th cen- drews, who met daily with Konopka from husband Paul became refugees in south- tury in the fields of social work, group 2000 to 2002 while writing a book about ern France until 1941 when they moved work, adolescent health and corrections. her titled, Rebellious Spirit: the Life and to the United States. They lived in Pitts- She was an internationally recognized Legacy of Gisela Konopka. "She believed burgh for six years where Gisa earned her expert on adolescent girls. Her seven in holding people accountable for their graduate social work degree at the Uni- books and hundreds of articles were trans- behavior but treating them with dignity," versity of Pittsburgh. She worked at the lated into a dozen languages and are still Andrews said. Konopka was born in Ber- Pittsburgh Child Guidance Center where in use today. She lectured worldwide on lin and was a resistance fighter during she advanced the concept of therapeutic issues of human rights. She played pivotal World War II. She escaped from a con- group work in the social work field and roles in several social work organizations centration camp and arrived in the United successfully fought to have social work- including the American Association of States in 1941. ers recognized as those who were trained Group Workers, the National Association She was professor of social work at to do psychiatric work in the context of a of Social Workers and the Council on the University of Minnesota from 1947 to group. At the same time, she never lost Social Work Education. She was one of 1978, when she retired. She also served sight of the importance of the group to not the first women to be elected president of the university as coordinator of the Center only help the individual but to also help the American Orthopsychiatric Associa- for Urban and Regional Affairs from the group-as-a-whole and the larger soci- tion. She is the "Mother of Group Work" 1968 to 1970, special assistant to the vice ety. She moved to Minnesota in 1947 to in Germany. She was instrumental in re- president for student affairs from 1969 to accept a teaching position at the Univer- building the German child welfare system 1972 and head of the Center for Youth sity of Minnesota School of Social Work. after World War II. Development and Research from 1970 to She earned her DSW from Columbia Uni- Yet, she felt most at home in her old 1978. versity in 1957. In the late 1960's, she house on the hill overlooking Lake Cal- The Konopka Institute at the Univer- moved into administration at the Univer- houn where she and Paul sheltered youth, sity of Minnesota is named in her honor. welcomed people from around the world, In 1950 Konopka returned to Germany to listened to and supported the disenfran- help rebuild the country and was instru- articles. Her works have been translated chised, and built coalitions around issues mental in creating a humane child welfare into fourteen languages. of justice and humane treatment. Wonder- system. In the 1950's she worked to im- She met her husband, Paul Konopka, ful, often humorous "Gisa stories" prove the corrections system in Minne- when they were resistance fighters in Ger- abounded during a private memorial ser- sota, writing standards for care in residen- many. She was Jewish. He was not. They vice held on December 14. A public me- tial treatment facilities for youth offend- were not allowed to marry in Germany. morial service was held on Friday, Janu- ers. Paul Konopka died in 1976. "She wrote a ary 9, in McNamra Hall at 10 am on the "She really brought compassion to letter to him every day afterwards," An- campus of the University of Minnesota. the whole criminal justice system in Min- drews said. nesota in the 1950's," Andrews said. Konopka lived by herself until her Konopka wrote seven important death. Konopka is survived by a foster INVITE A COLLEAGUE TO JOIN! books, including the classic The Adoles- daughter, Patricia Dreyer, Minnetonka. cent Girl in Conflict, and more than 300 From The Pioneer Press Page 16, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER REMEMBERING ERIKSSON VISITED COMMISSION ON GROUP GISELA KONOPKA WITH KONOPKA AFTER WORK IN SOCIAL WORK by Kurt Sonnenfeld SYMPOSIUM EDUCATION Forest Hills, New York On October 30 we received the fol- Carolyn Knight, Commission Co- Gisela Konopka, what a grand per- lowing message from Hans Eriksson. chair, continues to coordinate the collabo- sonage and friend! I had one early social "Hi, rative initiative with the Association for contact with her and later several profes- "I just visited with Gisela Konopka Community Organization and Admini- sional ones. and told her about the good work the stration (ACOSA) and the Council on The first professional one was when I younger generation of groupworkers did Social Work Education's (CSWE) Com- was on Children's Bureau sponsored pro- at the Boston Symposium. She glowed of missions on Disability, Gender Expres- ject as a group work consultant to the delight and asked me to send to the orga- sion and Sexual Orientation, Racial and staff of the Warwick State School for nizing committee and the young women Cultural Diversity, and Women to de- Boys for adjudicated so-called juvenile in charge her congratulations and best velop standardized curriculum guidelines, delinquents. It was just when Gisa's clas- greetings." field requirements, and educational out- sic Group Work in the Institution came Hans Eriksson, Associate Professor, comes in each group's content area. The out, a ready-made book for my purposes. Sor-Trondelag College guidelines for teaching group work in the Since the project's aim was to develop Department of Health & Social Work generalist and foundation years may be greater staff skills and more effective Ranheimsveien, Norway found on the AASWG website. coordination, I immediately requested her [email protected] Larry Shulman and Carolyn Knight to spend a day with us, the consultant presented a three-hour pre-conference staff and various staff groups. She was workshop at the Baccalaureate Program there from very early till late evening and AASWG AT CSWE APM Directors meeting in October in Reno, contributed enormously to everybody's Nevada, on teaching group work in the understanding. Another time when she AASWG will be present at the 50th generalist practice curriculum. It was at- visited New York she functioned again as Annual Program Meeting (APM) of the tended by more than thirty people. Based a consultant to the planning group for the Council on Social Work Education upon feedback from participants, a six- annual Group Work Institutes which I (CSWE) in Anaheim, California, Febru- hour workshop is being proposed for the chaired for several years as part of ary 27-March 2. The theme is "Science, 2004 conference to allow for more in- NASW's Group Work Section. Once Technology, and Social Work in a Global depth discussion of practice skills in the again her immediate grasp of the educa- Society". pre-engagement through ending phases of tion purposes helped us to hone in on Again this year the National Geron- group work practice and of classroom what needed to be done to make the Insti- tological Social Work Conference is teaching techniques and assignments. tute result into very practical areas of dis- meeting at the same time under a single Toby-Berman Rossi and Carolyn cussion. Her astuteness was fantastic. We registration fee with the CSWE APM. Knight will be presenting a three-hour cur- remained friends after that. As in many past years AASWG pro- riculum workshop on teaching group work The early contact mentioned was in motes the "Group Work Symposium" at in the generalist/foundation curriculum at wartime southern France, in Montauban, the APM. There are also other group the Annual Program Meeting of CSWE in to which we fled from Paris a week be- work institutes, workshops and paper Anaheim, California, in February. fore Paris was occupied. Many days, presentations. Check the Final Program The AASWG board has approved when I walked by the reception center for for times and locations. expanding the Commission's mandate to new arrivals, I saw one quite tall lady and Meet your colleagues at the AASWG include Canadian schools and programs of one quite short one. The quite tall one Exhibit Booth. Explore and discuss the Social Work. Towards this end, Ellen Sue was Marian Welter, with whom I worked latest in group work. Mesbur, Commission Co-chair, is reach- later and then she became a professor at The Call for Papers for the Group ing out and offering the Commission's Adelphi School of Social Work. The quite Work Symposium at the 2005 APM is assistance to colleagues in the Canadian short one, yes, that was Gisela Konopka. elsewhere in this issue. This 51st APM Association of Schools of Social Work. She was part of a German social demo- will be held in New York City February The Commission is continuing to cratic group that was welcomed in that 26-March 1. In January a special mailing solicit teaching materials for the AASWG city because the Mayor had been a social- was sent out promoting participation in website. In addition, we are developing a ist. The last time I went by her place we this symposium and detailing the proce- list of faculty willing to serve as external talked briefly and she then said: Who dures for submitting proposals electroni- committee members for doctoral students knows, maybe we will someday see each cally. doing dissertations on group work. Inter- other again. We certainly did and I am so For more information about the APM ested individuals should contact Tim much richer for it. contact CSWE, 1725 Duke Street, Suite Kelly, Commission member and 500, Alexandria, VA 23314-3457. 703- AASWG's webmaster, at tim.kelly@ 683-8080, fax 703-683-8099, e-mail gcal.ac.uk. Many thanks to our many readers who have provided us the information used in this issue! [email protected] or check CSWE Online at Carolyn Knight, Co-chair www.cswe.org. [email protected]. SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, Page 17 CALL FOR PAPERS FOR CSWE APM 2005 LIFE RESOURCES, INC. HONORED AT SYMPOSIUM The Call for Papers has been issued second review by the panel of the CSWE for the 51st Annual Program Meeting Program Planning Committee for the At each Symposium the local Chapter (APM) of the Council on Social Work main APM program. is pleased to honor an individual or organi- Education (CSWE) to be held in New As in past years AASWG is promot- zation from the community for recognition York City February 26 - March 1, 2005. ing this "Group Work Symposium" sec- by AASWG. This year the Award was The theme of this APM is "One World, tion of the APM. Group Workers are en- presented to Life Resources, Inc., of Bos- Many Cultures, New Challenges". We couraged to submit proposals designated ton (LRI). William Chiaradonna, a former invite you to submit an abstract for the for this "Group Work" section by making President of the Massachusetts Chapter, is Group Work Practice Symposium at this the appropriate entries on the "Proposal President of LRI and accepted the Award APM. The Group Work Symposium Submission Form". on its behalf. Following is the citation: seeks contributions that discuss innova- General information about the Group Life Resources provides residential tive ideas as in direct group work practice Work Symposium is published each year treatment and services for at-risk adoles- and in teaching for practice. Of special in the Preliminary and Final Programs of cents and their families throughout East- interest are abstracts with new theoretical the APM and is available in the APM ern Massachusetts. Group Work is a major models, empirical grounding (qualitative section of CSWE's Web page at focus of treatment at Life Resources. and quantitative), and social work pro- www.cswe.org. Check periodically for Some of the primary groups address sexu- grammatic and practice approaches that updates on information and forms for the ally aggressive youth, substance abusing explore the unique qualities of group 2005 APM. For more specific information youth, and physically aggressive youth. work in meeting the needs of oppressed call CSWE at 703-683-8080 or send a Life Resources also provides a wide range and vulnerable populations. message to the e-mail address, apm of supplemental groups for both adoles- Maintaining our status as an @cswe.org. cents and family members. These groups "Approved Symposium" is important for As is usual practice, a special mailing are too lengthy in number to completely the survival and growth of group work in soliciting group work proposals has been list here but include relapse prevention for social work education. This requires that sent by AASWG to all members and to all substance abuse, anger management, fa- we have a minimum of four papers ac- graduate and undergraduate schools of thers' groups, mothers' group, and inde- cepted at each APM. The number of pro- social work. pendent living skills groups. posals we can accept is a percentage of Many members have found it useful William "Bill" Chiaradonna is the the number we receive. For that reason it to work with mentors, experts, or peer current President of Life Resources. He is is very important that we receive a large consultant groups in preparing proposals. a long term Group Worker, having gradu- number of proposals so we can offer a Some chapters and agencies have estab- ated from the Boston University Graduate high quality and diverse selection of lished committees to improve the quality School of Social Work in 1979 with a group work sessions. We must receive a of submissions and the chances of accep- major in both Group Work and Casework. minimum of ten abstracts to maintain our tance. In past years some proposals have He has been instrumental in the life of the approved status. You should, therefore, not qualified for consideration due to fail- Massachusetts Chapter of AASWG, hav- consider submitting a proposal even if it ure to strictly adhere to submission guide- ing been a Board Member and Past Presi- is at an early stage of development. Not lines. Specifically, it is absolutely re- dent. only will you strengthen the Symposium, quired to include the references that were Bill infused energy and resources into but you will also receive feedback that used in preparing the abstract. the local Chapter, helping to bridge the will enable you to polish the abstract for Please contact one of the Co-chairs if organization from its fledgling beginning future submissions. you would like to be a member of the to one capable of hosting the International Procedures now require that propos- initial panel of experts that reviews the Conference this year. He was the Chair- als be submitted electronically. Visit abstracts. Final selection of reviews, how- man of the Massachusetts Chapter's Fifth www.cswe.org and follow the APM links ever, rests with the CSWE staff. Annual Conference in 1996 and took on to view the Online Proposal Submission Group workers should begin now to additional roles as Workshop Presenter, Checklist. If you are absolutely unable to develop proposals. It is best, but not re- Workshop Facilitator, and member of the submit online, you may access a printable quired, that papers focus on the theme of Response Panel for the Keynote Address. copy of the application form online or the APM and on education. The deadline The Massachusetts Chapter named Bill as contact CSWE to request a form that you for proposals is May 3, 2004. the "Group Work of the Year" in 2001. may send by mail. Persons submitting Alex Gitterman and Lawrence Shul- Bill's career has been marked by his forms online must log into the Members- man are again Co-chairs of the Group commitment to Group Work. He provided Only section of CSWE Online to access Work Symposium. They will be responsi- group therapy for adolescents during his the form. You will need the user name ble for the process of selecting the papers early professional career, later became a and password that are printed on your to be presented. Group Work Supervisor and Director of 2003-4 CSWE membership card. Group Work, and teaches Group Work as There is no disadvantage to submit- an Adjunct Professor at the Graduate FLYER OF BOOKS IN GERMAN ting a proposal for the Group Work Sym- School of Social Work at Boston College. [email protected] posium. Papers not selected are given a Bill brought this wealth of experience and Page 18, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER CREATING CONNECTIONS EASY WAYS MARGARET E. BERRY IN BOSTON TO REMEMBER AASWG REMEMBERS AASWG WITH SPECIAL GIFT IN HER WILL The 25th Symposium in October on Many people ask "How can I leave a Social Work with Groups was a huge suc- gift to the organization I admire?" There We are truly appreciative of the cess. It was held in the lovely Omni are a variety of ways in which individuals thoughtfulness of the late Margaret E. Parker House right in the heart of Boston. can remember AASWG and leave a leg- Berry in remembering AASWG in her Over three hundred people attended some acy by becoming contributors to the John will. $8,000 has been recently received as part of the four-day conference. "Creating and Carol Ramey Endowment Fund. a partial distribution. As she had desig- Connections: Celebrating the Power of We would like to suggest three of the nated, her gift will be added to the John Groups" we did! Attendees came from all most effective and simple ways for mak- and Carol Ramey Endowment Fund. Mar- over the world: Scotland, Japan, Canada, ing a planned gift. (Some of the terms are garet died November 2, 2002, just two South Africa, Ireland, Germany, and the stated in US law, but should be applicable weeks after the New York/Brooklyn Sym- United States. There were two hundred in other countries.) posium. She was unable to attend al- full registrants, Ninety-two attended at the A bequest in a will or trust is a sim- though she had participated in most of the Pre-symposium Institutes. One hundred ple and direct way to remember AASWG. Symposia since the beginning in 1979. In and three people attended for one day, and AASWG is named in a person's will or our memorial statement in the January over one hundred people celebrated with trust as a recipient of a set sum of money, 2002 issue of SWwGN we said, "We will us at the Banquet. Forty-one volunteers a specific object or collection of value, a all miss her intense, thoughtful, and dedi- helped to give the Symposium continuous fixed percentage of the overall estate, or cated involvement in our lives, our institu- energy and brought a sense of enthusiasm the residue of the estate. The following tions, our communities, and our world." In to the sharing of group work ideas! are examples of bequest language to use the same issue John E. "Jack" Hansan, We were pleased with the number of in a will or trust: who succeeded her as Executive Director people able to come and talk Group Work 1. For an outright bequest "I give, of the National Conference on Social in Boston. Attendees could not stop talk- devise and bequeath the sum of $___ to Welfare said, "Margaret Berry's contribu- ing about how wonderful the conference the Association for the Advancement of tions to the field of social work and the was. People were excited to be there and Social Work with Groups, Inc., with of- settlement house movement were many excited to be with others who could talk fices presently located at 36 Rocklyn and lasting. She will be missed by her group. Street, West Simsbury, Connecticut, to be many friends and colleagues." With the We were honored that so many added to the organization's endowment receipt of this gift we remember and thank schools of Social Work and local organi- fund." her once again. zations placed ads in our program books. 2. For a residuary bequest "I give, The money we raised from these adver- devise and bequeath to the Association may be obtained from your plan adminis- tisements goes back to the organization for the Advancement of Social Work with trator. These forms may be completed for the promotion of Group Work and the Groups, Inc., with offices presently lo- naming the AASWG as the beneficiary, training of Group Workers. cated at 36 Rocklyn Street, West Sims- the beneficiary of a certain percentage of So, come continue the connections in bury, Connecticut, all (or a percentage) of the plan, or the alternate beneficiary. Detroit in 2004! the rest, residue and remainder of my Finally, you can easily give a life Lucia Berman-Rossi, 617-616-1622 estate to be added to the organization's insurance policy to AASWG during [email protected]. endowment fund." your life or at death. Your insurance Another way to remember AASWG agent can provide forms to name commitment to the Group Work modality is to designate it as the beneficiary of AASWG as the owner or beneficiary. when he became the Chief Executive Of- your IRA or retirement account. Unfor- Giving this type of policy to AASWG ficer at Life Resources in 1996. tunately, an IRA left at death to an indi- creates an immediate tax deduction for Life Resources has co-sponsored vidual's family can create estate income you as the donor in the amount of the AASWG conferences and workshops and tax consequences that consume up to 70% policy's cash value, and future premium has utilized many of the group training of an IRA's value. For this reason IRA's payments are also tax deductible. opportunities for their staff. The collabo- are great assets to donate to fulfill charita- It's not only what you can do for ration between Life Resource and ble objectives. Giving other assets to fam- AASWG through a planned gift that is AASWG has been one where both organi- ily and friends while using IRA and re- important. Consider making your wishes zations have benefited. tirement plans for charitable bequests clear to your family and friends that you The Massachusetts Chapter of helps maximize the value of an estate. would like to be remembered through a AASWG is proud that we can assist Life AASWG can receive the full value of memorial gift to AASWG. In lieu of Resources in their difficult challenge of your IRA or retirement plan without hav- flowers, donations can be made directly providing for a very difficult treatment ing to pay either tax. It is important to to AASWG by those who care about you. population. We are also thankful to Bill review beneficiary designations on IRA's If you would like more information, Chiaradonna for his long history of sup- and retirement plans regularly. As cir- please contact the General Secretary at port, collaboration and affiliation. cumstances change due to death, divorce 866-90-AASWG (22794) or talk with Paul Hodlin and marriage. Beneficiary change forms your financial representative or attorney. SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, Page 19 CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER NEWS The Annual Symposium is always an important time for the Chapter Develop- ment Committee's work. When members SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PCWTA on Ditmar Drive in Oceanside. from around the world gather, the oppor- Here in beautiful Southern California The fall courses were well attended tunity to share and understand the proc- we've had a busy fall and are headed into and, of course, will be repeated. SGW esses of our organization's development an even busier winter and spring. (Well, 2001 included three workshops. The in- spurs the activity of the Committee. The we don't really have any winter!) The troductory or review workshop with Anne 25th Annual Symposium in Boston was Continuing Education Program in Group Kopp Hyman kicked off the season on no exception. The Chapter Development Work, funded by the grant from the Mil- September 19 and 20. Joan Parry's work- Committee reported in Boston that we ton and Anne Kopp Hyman Fund, is well shop on "The Middle Phase of Social had received new inquiries from individu- under way. Group Work" was October 24 and 25. als interested in the process of forming Our big event was the Post-Holiday Workshop III, "Ending the Group's chapters and that we continue to work Party hosted by AASWG and NASW Work", was November 14 and 15 with with our developed chapters to support Region E on Saturday, January 10, at the Joann Regan. their growth and development. Addition- VA in La Jolla. Following the buffet SGW 3001, Advanced Group Work ally, the Committee, along with the Chap- brunch from 10 to 12, Masa Goetz pre- with Paul Abels has three of its four ses- ter Chairs meeting, provided some techni- sented a workshop on "Healing through sions yet to go, on February 21, March 20 cal assistance to chairs for using our new Music" It was spectacular! and April 24. This is Advanced Group web-based membership information for Carol Cohen will be here on March 2 Work and requires previous training in chapter monitoring and for chapter activ- for an all-day workshop, "Group Work in group work basics. Attendees to this ity. Field Education". It's Social Group Work course of four workshops will receive 36 An inquiry and follow up has been 5001 in our catalogue and carries 8 CEU’s. occurring with Naeem Uddin Khawer, CEU’s credit. The course will be held at The flyer promoting these sessions General Secretary of the Pains Welfare says, "You are one of the pioneers who Trust International (PWTI), regarding the progress on membership goals and to will go down in the history of Social development of a chapter or affiliate in develop mailing labels and contact lists Work with Groups who have chosen to Pakistan. The group has been referred to from the membership data organized by revive the need for comprehensive, pro- our organizing manual online and is re- our membership service. At the work- fessional training in how to work with viewing the material to make plans for shop, Chapter Chairs were introduced to groups most effectively. Sessions were their next steps. In the United States, a the online membership data, and various held at the Veterans Administration San new request for information was made strategies for sorting, querying and view- Diego Healthcare System in La Jolla. from St. Louis, Missouri. Groups con- ing the membership data were discussed. "You are carrying out the Mission of tinue to work in Washington, DC, Ari- The data has been stored in the Members the Milton and Anne Kopp Hyman Fund zona, Japan, Ghana, Argentina, Norway, Only section of the website and promises for Continuing Social Group Work Edu- Italy, South Africa, Pennsylvania and to be an important part of each chapter's cation by participating in an all-out at- West Virginia. work. tempt to make an impact on services be- Each area is working to establish January marks the time for all Chap- ing rendered to all age groups and all as- membership of ten to qualify for chapter ters to develop their annual reports which pects of the community and the country. seed funding and then twenty-five mem- are due this year on February 15. Each The intention is to transform both the bers to establish a new chapter. The com- year, chapters provide these reports so individual and the communities within mittee provides technical assistance, ad- that the Board can see how the member- and around us. vice and encouragement to organizing ship of the organization is being served “The special skills, strategies and areas to assist in their development. Af- and serving their communities. Local techniques of work with groups will en- filiate status is discussed with member- groups report on the workshops, offerings able you to become an 'Ambassador' who ship areas that may benefit from such an and services provided to members and spreads the skill you have learned. You arrangement to maximize local resources. potential members, linkages with local are special!" At the Boston Symposium, Tim schools and agencies, work towards social Fees for these series of courses were Kelly, the AASWG Webmaster, met with action at the local level, applications for $25 for SGW 2001 and 3001, and $95 for the Chapter Chairs Committee to share internal grants, annual membership num- SGW 5001. AASWG rates were $175 and our new online membership information. bers, and finances. The Chapter Develop- $75. With this new tool, Chapter Chairs and ment Chair uses these reports to make an We welcome Liz Quinnett as our Membership Chairs can get an up to date annual chapter report to the Board at the new coordinator of the Continuing Educa- listing of local members to focus efforts June Board meeting. tion Program. to renew old members and to track the Michael Wagner Continuing Education in Group development of new members by their Chair Work is co-sponsored by the School of joining the Association. The online data- Chapter Development Committee Social Work at San Diego State Univer- base allows the local Chapter to track its [email protected] sity, the Southern California Chapter of Page 20, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER

AASWG, and the Milton and Anne Kopp experiential workshop. Several important AM to 12:15 PM in the Powers Building Hyman Fund for Continuing Social areas were touched upon, including the at Barry University School of Social Group Work Education. influence of demographic and cultural Work. This workshop was free to mem- Persons interested in the Continuing factors on practice and the value of bers and included a continental breakfast. Education program should contact Jeanne groups for this population as well as CEU's were available for clinical social Gill, 858-565-7156 or fax 858-565-4107, therapeutic interventions that really work. workers, marriage and family therapists, or April Fernandez, Office of Professional Through the use of role-play, the partici- and mental health counselors. Development at 619-594-5866. For the pants were able to appreciate the particu- We are proud to announce that on other activities of the Chapter contact lar struggles and successes in working Friday, March 19, our annual all day Jeanne Gill; Anne Kopp Hyman, 858- with this particular group. AASWG Conference will feature Flavio 450-3629 (cell phone), fax 858-450-3659, On November 1 Mark Smith pre- Marsiglia, who will be addressing diver- [email protected]; Amy Okamura, sented "What to Know about Them, Why sity in group work. For further informa- 619-594-8709, fax 619-594-9379, aoka- Groups Work So Well, What Narrative tion about the Florida Chapter or to regis- [email protected]; or Joan K. Parry, Approaches Offer." Groups with adoles- ter for workshops, please contact Laura 760-941-3738, fax 760-941-2414. cents may be difficult to facilitate at times Farley at 305-758-0067 or lfar- but remain a preferred modality. Beyond [email protected]. CONNECTICUT offering peer-affiliation and support, nar- Happy New Year from Connecticut. rative groups provide unique opportuni- GEORGIA We were able to close the year with ties for our developing emerging identi- For information about the Georgia Julianne Wayne, who spoke of "Conflict ties, enhancing self-affirmation and build- Chapter contact Joseph Botnick, Chair, in Groups and How to Manage It". The ing communities of concern and support 1430 Stephens Drive, Atlanta, GA 30329- workshop was a collaboration between (remembering). These advantages help 3715, 440-320-7681. Northwest Counseling Center, Charlotte establish Narrative as an ideal model for Hungerford's Center for Youth and Fami- group practice with adolescents. Approxi- GERMANY lies, and AASWG. mately fifty persons, including a group of Dear Groupworkers: We're hoping to have more collabo- thirteen persons from the College of the I am very happy and proud, to have ratives and highlight the good work being Bahamas, as well as various agencies in been the President of the German Chapter done by our colleagues. For this to hap- the Bahamas, attended this powerful and since last December, when the members pen, we need more help with organizing. enlightening presentation. It was particu- of the German Chapter voted for the new The Chapter is looking for a little time, larly interesting to learn that our struggles board. The other members are Andrea energy and love of groups. If you know of with adolescent groups are truly interna- Schotten, Karin Genius, Doro Clemens, persons doing great work who may be tional. We were able to recruit nearly Hartmut Zückner and Gerd Meves. interested in presenting and spreading thirty new members during these first two Heinz Kersting has said very often, their experiences, let us know. Finally, if workshops. "Groupwork is Life", and for me it is life you are interested in offering a little time On Saturday, January 24, Ellen and love together. to stuff envelopes, share ideas or organize Fritsche-Fike presented "Adolescent I am responsible for the education of something at your own agency, send an e- Groups in the School System, Including social workers in Cologne, and one of my mail and let's get started. Best wishes for Group Work with Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/ main subjects is "Social Groupwork". To a happy, healthy and fun new year. Transgender Youth." This workshop will work with groups, to bring people into Omayra Rodriguez, Chapter Chair, provide information on key skills needed movement and into contact, for me, is [email protected] to be an effective group leader with ado- always power, challenge and a lot of hap- lescents: various approaches to working piness. FLORIDA with adolescent groups, depending on the From December 12 to 14 we had our Although our Board meetings were stated purpose of the group (e.g., support traditional membership meeting in small during the summer months, we for teen parents, exploration of sexual Herzogenrath. The theme of the weekend were able to get our program together for orientation, help with anger management, was "10 Years German Chapter - and our Fall/Winter Group Work Educational etc.); emergent needs expressed by mem- Celebrate the Power of Groups". We had Series. This year our focus is on children bers during the course of the group (social a lot of workshops around the theme to and adolescents. On October 11 we isolation, substance abuse, delinquency, celebrate with groups. One of the work- kicked off our series with "Development etc.); special needs of the GLBT popula- shops was about music. We had a drum- and Implementation of Pediatric Groups tion in the school system and what is be- mer, who showed us the possibility to with Special Needs". The presenters ing done to assist them; how GLBT make music with groups. Another work- were: Michelle Lesense DeSantis, Alison groups differ from other teen groups; how shop was responsible for the decoration Bregman Rodriquez and Karen Rutman to use knowledge of the "coming out" and the creative process in groups. We from Biscayne Institutes for Health and process to help students cope; special had other workshops around the theme Living. Also present was Mark DeSantis, confidentiality and advocacy issues with acting and improvisation, dancing, and to who assisted the team in the activities. GLBT teens; and networking with com- create a special "Newspaper". Besides the Approximately thirty-five persons at- munity recourses to benefit GLBT teens. workshop we had a "talking-cafe" where tended this exciting, highly interactive, This workshop took place from 9:00 Heinz Kersting, Delia Anton, and Wolf- SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, Page 21 gang Offermann talked about the history work in general. sium this October. (See the report on the and about all the small and big stories of We are looking forward to continued Detroit Symposium planning elsewhere in groupwork. It was wonderful, because we enthusiasm with a presentation by Bill this issue.) had the chance to hear and to feel the Ford when he presents on "Utilizing Cog- The Co-chairs of the Chapter are also power of groupwork. nitive Behavioral Group Work with Man- Co-chairs of the Planning Committee for The German Chapter would be very dated Clients". This program will be held the 26th Symposium. They are: Ann happy to welcome other groupworkers for in February. Rosengrant Alvarez, 240 Thompson our next membership meeting at the first The Long Island Chapter was well Home, 4756 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI weekend in December 2004 in Herzogen- represented in Boston and is looking for- 48202, 313-577-4401, ann.r.alvarez@ rath. ward to Detroit. wayne.edu; Althea M. Grant, Rape Coun- I look forward to meeting some other The Chapter continues to reach out to seling Center, 4201 St. Antione, Detroit, groupworkers in October in Detroit. Long Island group workers through our MI 48215, 313-833-1661, al- All the best to all of you. relationships with the local schools of [email protected]; and Robert (Bob) Suse Kunz. social work. Anyone interested in pro- Sisler, Catholic Social Services of Wayne Susanne "Suze" Kunz of Koln grams or other chapter activities can con- County, 748 Ashland Ave, Detroit, MI (Cologne) is the new Chapter Chair. Con- tact us at [email protected], Loretta 48215, 313-824-0952, fax 313-821-1046. tact her at [email protected]. Sonia Spel- Hartley-Bangs, Chapter Co-Chair For more information about the Chapter ters of Moenchengladbach has been Submitted by Lois Carey and Loretta and the Symposium contact Susan A. elected as an at large member of the Hartley-Bangs Titus, Symposium Coordinator, satitus AASWG Board. Contact her at [email protected]. [email protected] or MASSACHUSETTS [email protected]. Ingrun Masanek The hard work of the Chapter (and, MINNESOTA of Norden continues as Chapter Repre- of course, the Planning Committee) paid The Chapter began its year with the sentative to AASWG Board. off in October with the success of the Fall Conference and Annual Meeting on 2003 International Symposium on Social September 19. Our theme for the upcom- ILLINOIS Work with Groups. The four-day event ing year is "Social Justice and the Power For information about the Illinois was held at the historic Omni Parker of Group Work". Our keynote speaker Chapter contact Elaine Finnegan, Chair, House in downtown Boston. (The Parker was Jeff Blodgett, Executive Director of 1585 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201- House is famous for it's Parker House Wellstone Action. Jeff continues to keep 4258, 847-864-5702, [email protected], rolls and Boston Creme Pie.) the work of Paul Wellstone alive in sev- or Kay Levin, 312-225-5545 or 773-275- The Chapter had spent over two eral ways. For example, he is involved 9800. years planning, preparing for and organiz- with a training camp on political action ing this event, and our work finally paid based on Wellstone's principles. Also, at KENTUCKY off. It was exciting not only to hear from the annual meeting we plan to have a Ursula Melhuish is the new Chapter the diverse and skilled group workers panel speak on various social justice is- Chair and Representative to the AASWG who presented, but to meet the many who sues. We also watched a wonderful video Board. She is employed at Family Care traveled from all over the world. Thank titled "Doing Well for People" that fea- Center in Louisville. 502-584-1369 ext. you to everyone who made the Sympo- tured the work of Paul Wellstone. After 18, [email protected]. The Chapter sium such a rich, warm, comfortable and the video we had a panel of various mem- address is KY Chapter AASWG, PO Box exciting atmosphere for all! bers of the community who spoke about 8037, Louisville, KY 40257-8037. Now that the Symposium is over, social justice issues. The Chapter has pro- we'd like to invite local group workers to gram meetings scheduled for November, LONG ISLAND get involved with Chapter activities. January, March and May. At these meet- Neither torrential rains, nor ice and There are many ways to do so - by writ- ings we plan to have speakers present on snow will keep those interested in group ing articles for or advertising in our quar- social justice issues. work home. This has been our recent ex- terly newsletter, joining the Board, offer- Before the Annual Meeting elections perience when both programs scheduled ing to present at one of our local confer- for the new Steering Committee were landed on unusual weather days. How- ences or annual meeting, etc.! If you are held. Rodney Dewberry and myself (Amy ever, both programs were well attended. interested in hearing more, please contact Anderson) decided not to run again for a The first was "Group Work Skills and the Chapter Chair, Holly Fischer-Engel, position on the Steering Committee. Agency Practice" presented by Lois [email protected], 978-562-0118. Shelly Rottenberg has been elected Presi- Carey of Molloy College. The large audi- For those of you who are eagerly awaiting dent. Jennifer Schwartz will be replacing ence was excited about the presentation as the next edition of our local newsletter, me as Secretary. Pam Russ will be Co- well as ongoing programs. The second, the winter edition will be out soon! chair and share leadership responsibilities "Supervising Group Work Practice: Chal- Holly Fischer-Engel with Shelly. Jackie Hays and Stacy lenges and Solutions", was presented by Husebo will also continue their positions Jeanne Bertrand Finch of SUNY Stony MICHIGAN on the Steering committee. Brook. Again, the audience was excited The focus of activity of the Chapter Jan Andrews continues to be busy about the information received and group at this time is preparing for the Sympo- with planning for the 2005 Symposium to Page 22, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER be held in the Twin Cities. Dates for the "people" in their lives to keep the workers result of her declining health, she has Symposium have been selected - Septem- connected to day to day living. The vol- resigned from all other organizational ber 29 to October 2, 2005. Jan continues unteers and workers both spoke of their leadership positions except AASWG. to serve on the International Board. She admiration for one another, and the inti- The Chapter has been engaged in a has been elected Vice President of macy of the sharing touched all of the challenging and productive season. The AASWG and will serve in that position Chapter members who attended. The min- fourteen-member Executive Committee for three years. ister suggested that the St. Paul's experi- meets monthly at the Berea Children and Amy Anderson, Secretary, Minnesota ence was a form of "radical charity" and Family Services' (Berea) Center City Of- Chapter, [email protected] called on us all to look for opportunities fice in Cleveland on each second Monday to share our own radical charity. at noon to share ideas, discuss proposals, NEW YORK RED APPLE The Chapter is now in the process of and make plans. We were delighted, how- A fall program featuring Joseph holding triennial elections. An announce- ever, to be invited to Claudia Carson's Moore and a group from St. Paul's Chapel ment and newsletter went out in Septem- home for our meeting in December. It made for an interesting Chapter work- ber describing the Chapter offices and gave us a festive send off for the holiday shop. On September 23 at The Children's seeking nominations. During the Boston season. Aid Society, "Dr. Joe" gathered a group Symposium the leadership of the Chapter Program Committee. With Bobi of the volunteers and workers who spent met and finalized a slate of nominees for Gallagher as the Chair, the Committee time at St. Paul's Chapel to share "The St. the offices of Chapter Chair, Vice-Chair, has been very busy. Two very successful Paul's Experience". St. Paul's, already an Secretary, and Treasurer. At the time of half-day workshops on Group Work historic site in lower Manhattan, took on this writing the ballots are being produced Ethics were held December 12 and Janu- new significance in the days, weeks, and for mailing, the election should be under- ary 16. Clara Simmons of the Mandel months after the destruction of the World way shortly, and results will be available School of Applied Social Sciences at Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The on the aaswg.org website as soon as they Case Western Reserve University Chapel became the site in which humani- are complete. (MSASS) was the workshop leader in tarian services were provided for, first, The Chapter was pleased to have sent December at the Shaker Lakes Nature the rescue crews and, later, for the recov- a strong contingent of presenters and at- Center in Shaker Heights. Larry Foster of ery workers who worked there in the af- tendees to Boston for the 25th Annual the Cleveland State University Depart- termath of the terror attacks. As we heard Symposium, and we would like to con- ment of Social Work was the leader in the assembled group share, each day a gratulate Boston on a fine time and a January at Berea's Center City Office. group of volunteers would gather to pre- wonderful opportunity to share so much Work is now being completed on pare food, provide medical care, replace of what is excellent about group work. A reviving the "Groups of Our Lives" soaked clothing, socks and boots, provide winter program will be scheduled to share series this winter and spring for members chiropractic services or therapeutic mas- a wrap up of the Symposium for our in various sections of the Chapter area to sage and counseling to ameliorate the members who could not attend. meet and discuss a broad variety of top- burden of their work. Michael Wagner, Chair, New York ics. Months, leaders, and locations for the "Dr. Joe" Moore, AASWG member Red Apple, [email protected] sessions arranged thus far are: for March, and therapist, gathered this group of vol- John Ramey, Akron; for April, Robert unteers and workers to share and remem- NORTHEAST OHIO Lauretig, Cleveland area; for May, Bobi ber the events of the months of services at BECKY ADLER RESIGNS CHAIR Gallagher, Westlake; and for June, Chris St. Paul's. Podiatrists, chiropractors, mas- It is with regret that the Northeast Long, Job Corps Center, Cleveland. seuses, coordinators, food crew chiefs, Ohio Chapter reports that Rebecca The Chapter is working to continue fire fighters, police officers, machine op- "Becky" Adler has resigned as Chapter the very successful workshops for social erators and a minister joined to tell their Chair. Her resignation, because of health workers in the Cleveland Public Schools. stories and to recall their experiences at problems, was accepted, with regrets and Major school funding cutbacks resulted in St. Paul's. Each member of the group best wishes, at the Executive Committee reduction of the school social work staff, shared a different perspective of the time meeting December 15. She will continue increased workload pressure, and less and each illuminated a part of the St. as a member of the Executive Committee. time for such workshop activities. Paul's Experience. Claudia Carson, Chapter Vice Chair, Education Committee. With Anna This group had presented at the New has moved into the position of Chapter Fritz as Chair, the Committee has several York Symposium and reconvened for this Chair and will serve until the forthcoming very important and interesting projects September 2003 session, as well as oth- Annual Meeting when a new Chair will underway. ers, in an effort to assure the messages of be elected for the unexpired term. Carson First, an all-day workshop for field hope and their remembrances would con- was a Co-chair of the 23rd Symposium instructors is planned for Friday, May 7, tinue on past the time of the recovery which was held in Northeast Ohio in at the Regina Health Center in Richfield. effort at Ground Zero. Dr. Joe spoke of 2001. Carol Cohen will be the workshop "schmooze therapy" to describe his effort The Chapter appreciates Becky's en- leader. The workshop will be co- to scan the workers making use of St. thusiasm, commitment, and contributions sponsored by all of the graduate schools Paul's for those who weren't relating to through her participation as a member of of social work and most of the under- others in groups, finding out if they had the Chapter during these past years. As a graduate programs in the area. SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, Page 23

Cohen, of course, is well known to nell Education Fund. The application ter Chair; Lynn Tankersley, Vice Presi- AASWG members as the Chair of the form and cover letter are ready. The Com- dent; Jessica Brown, Treasurer; Christina 24th Symposium in New York in 2002 mittee is also working on a plan to in- Slater, Treasurer; Sheila Johnson, Nancy and as the co-author (with Julianne volve students in special Chapter activi- Strittmater and Sandy Neal, Program Wayne) of Field Education for Group ties. Plans are underway to distribute Committee. Present faculty advisors are Work, which is co-published by the Coun- scholarship applications through area Doreen Elliott, Vijayan Pillai, and cil on Social Work Education and schools. Nazneen Mayadas. AASWG. She is a member of the faculty The Nominating Committee is hard We have exciting plans for the spring of the Adelphi University School of So- at work seeking candidates for the posi- semester including an ethics workshop cial Work. tions of Chair and At Large Executive with CEU's for social workers. Our pro- The Committee has been meeting Committee members in time for the ballot posed spring charity fund raiser is the with Dean Grover C. Gilmore and faculty to be mailed and returned before the An- University of Texas at Arlington Moving of MSASS to help define the goals and nual Meeting. The Committee consists of Mav's Wheelchair Basketball Team. curriculum for group work in the School. Elizabeth Lewis, Chris Long, Jay Toth We are planning a group trip to the Anna Fritz, Robert Lauretig, and Judith and Claudia Carson. Symposium in the fall. Wood have just completed a detailed David Sugiuchi moved to Naples, With the creation of our planning "Position Statement on Group Work" Florida, in November. He was a long time committee we have several new members "to help recapture the roots of Group member and Editor of the Chapter News- with fun new ideas for the upcoming year. Work and outline what students need to letter. His last issue as Editor was August. I want to extend my thanks to each mem- know about Groups and Group Work." We are greatly appreciative of Sugiuchi's ber and officer for all the hard work this The Committee has worked carefully in dedication to the Chapter and we wish year and state that I am thrilled about the consideration of the position statements him and his wife great enjoyment in their new ideas for the spring and fall. prepared recently by AASWG's Commis- new community. Happy Holidays, sion on Group Work in Social Work Edu- The Chapter is seeking a new Editor Stephanie Hicks-Pulliam cation, which is chaired by Carolyn and a new Membership Chair. Chapter Chair Knight. Contact Claudia J. Carson, Chair, [email protected] The Committee is also working with [email protected]. MSASS alumni to establish an endowed Submitted by, TORONTO chair in group work. This would be in John H. Ramey, Secretary Groupwork is very much alive and addition to the School's current Grace [email protected] well in Toronto. The Toronto Region Coyle Chair, which honors the founder of Groupworkers Network's (TRGN) lively modern group work practice and educa- NORTH TEXAS and dedicated executive committee have tion. This fall our Chapter has undergone been busy this fall, hosting two successful The Committee has worked out an some stimulating new changes with the events. agreement for cooperative work with the creation of a programming committee and On October 3 a very well attended Society for Clinical Social Work in Ohio. many new members. We have been meet- workshop was led by two members of our Symposium Proceedings. The ing in the Social Work Complex of the executive committee, Lynne Mitchell and manuscript for the Proceedings of the University of Texas at Arlington each Maura McIntyre. McIntyre is a postdoc- Northeast Ohio Symposium in 2001 has month with various speakers. Each fall toral fellow at the Ontario Institute for been completed and shipped to the pub- meeting has featured a different speaker. Studies in Education at the University of lisher, The Haworth Press, Inc. The mar- Lynn Tankersley presented on "Working Toronto where she teaches group work in keting survey and contract are finished with Groups in a Juvenile Corrections counselling. Mitchell is the clinical super- and signed. Production is under way for Setting" in September. A representative visor of the Community Group Counsel- publication yet this year. The Committee from the American Cancer Society pre- ling Program at Youth Clinical Services, and Co-editors (in alphabetical order) are sented in October. Captain Mike Morton a counselling centre for at-risk adoles- Claudia Carson, Anna Fritz, Elizabeth of the Salvation Army presented cents. She is also a member of the Board Lewis, John Ramey, and David Sugiuchi. "Fighting the Good Fight" in November. of AASWG. Their presentation, "Group The Annual Meeting is scheduled In December Linda Ford, clinical social Work Facilitation: Issues and Chal- for the evening of Tuesday, April 20. worker with Texas Bureau of Prisons, lenges", thoroughly engaged the audience Bobi Gallagher is working to secure a site spoke about "Diverse Groups in a Correc- through the use of discussion and simu- and develop plans for the program. Save tional Setting", and Kay Smith, founder lated exercises. Participants brought the date for fun in the company of your and developer of Texas Inmate Services group work issues and questions for dis- group work colleagues and recognition of presented "Texas Inmate Services and the cussion. Workshop content was based on our achievements. Election results will be Needs of Those Reintegrating Back into the needs and concerns of the partici- announced then, too. Society". pants. Topics included facilitation, co- Lynne Rose, Merrick House, is work- We want to extend our thanks to the facilitation, setting and structure, and ing with a committee to establish student outgoing officers and a big congratula- group dynamics. stipends for memberships in AASWG to tions to the new officers. The new officers On November 4 TRGN hosted a be funded from the Chapter's Ruby Per- include: Stephanie Hicks-Pulliam, Chap- panel discussion: "Group Work Models Page 24, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER with Different Populations". Panel mem- istrators, personnel executives, academi- bers were Patricia Moffat, Shelane ORGANIZING AREAS cians and students to share, understand Donoghue, and Angela Robertson. Mof- ARIZONA and contribute to issues of health and edu- fat is a social worker at Trillium Health cation which need immediate addressing. Centre and a long-time member of For information about the Arizona The participants were from all over India, AASWG. Donoghue is Program Director Chapter organizing efforts, please contact from states like Kerala, Gujarat, Madhya of "Let's Talk" program at the Teresa Flavio Marsiglia in Tempe, marsiglia Pradesh, Chhattisgrah, Delhi, Utter Group Child and Family Agency, which @asu.edu, 480-965-6185 or Marshall Pradesh, Goa and Maharashtra, and from offers services to children affected by Rubin in Tucson, [email protected], 520- Thailand, Scotland and Germany. AIDS. Robertson is staff at Sistering, a 577-7718. Shri Ashok Meheta, Chairman, West- women's community service. The panel ern Coal India Ltd., a government organi- discussed group work approaches in their CAPITAL AREA zation, was the chief guest. He appealed three different settings. There was con- For information about the Capital to the participants to use Group Work siderable discussion following the pres- Area Chapter Organizing Committee approach in solving problems in health entation. please call Dennis Corbin, Chair, 202- settings by appropriate interventions. He Our next event will be held February 398-3354, [email protected]. praised the efforts of the college and 27. Deborah Goodman, Vice Chair of the AASWG and said the social workers TRGN Executive Committee, Supervisor GHANA should practice social group work wher- of Research and Quality Improvement, The unit was able to organise one ever and whenever they got an opportu- Children's Aid Society of Toronto, and a workshop in the Central Region at Cape nity. Dr.(Mrs) Manekar was the keynote Private Practitioner, will present a work- Coast on September 17 for a cross section speaker who said that social workers shop entitled, "Group Work Evaluation: of social and voluntary workers under the should strive to promote justice in health Demystifying the Process". Attendees are theme "Enchancing Group Practices in and education sectors. invited to bring along issues pertaining to Ghana among Social Workers". It was Earlier Prof. (Mrs) Kamlesh Dass group work evaluation, evaluation tools jointly organised by the AASWG local introduced the speaker and Prof. Ms. that worked or didn't work with groups, unit at the University of Cape Coast and Hemlata Devid, Reader, Tirpude College and lots of questions. the AASWG Ghana Organising Unit. and also the Seminar coordinator and TRGN is planning a very exciting Welcoming the participants, Ms. Hannah member of the Executive Committee spring event. In early May the Network Mills, a student and current coordinator of AASWG, gave an overview of seminar will host a half-day presentation by AASWG at the University, noted that the aiming for an interaction and debate about Flavio Marsiglia, who is well known to workshop is to update their knowledge in how group work method played a signifi- the AASWG community. Marsiglia will group practices in social work. The re- cant role in addressing health and educa- be discussing his highly acclaimed pro- source person Mr. Kwame Baffour- tional justice to vast target groups and gram, "Keepin' it R.E.A.L." Plans are Awuah, a lecturer, noted the role of social also supplementing government efforts. underway for him also to do an encore workers is so important in nation build- Based on the seminar theme, Prof. H. presentation in Waterloo, Ontario, at ing. Hence there is the need to enhance Devid put forward that, social group work Renison College. Ellen Sue Mesbur is groupwork practices among social work- can be interpreted as the process in which coordinating the Waterloo event. Mar- ers. Ms. Ellen Lartey, AASWG Executive an enabler with professional and human siglia is on the faculty of the University Secretary, urged participants to register relation competency works with the of Arizona School of Social Work. with the local branch and pay their groups for enabling them thorough devel- In addition to these workshops and monthly dues as well in order to apply for opmental opportunities to achieve health presentations, members of our Executive a full chapter status in 2005. and educational justice. Dr. S. S. Committee are involved in group work Bhasarkar, Principal of the Tirpude Col- practice and education in the community. lege and member of the Executive Com- Our members work in a variety of set- AFFILIATE NEWS mittee AASWG, talked about the college tings that offer group work to vulnerable and its manifold activities to the audience. and at-risk children and youth in agency INDIA Mr. Manohar Golpelwar, President of the and community settings, to children and HEALTH AND EDCATIONAL Indian Affiliate Chapter of AASWG, in- adults with medical and mental health JUSTICE SEMINAR IN SEPTEMBER troduced the Association of Advancement concerns, and to fragile and healthy sen- On 26-27 September 2003 the of Social Work with groups to the audi- ior citizens. They are teaching group AASWG India affiliate in collaboration ence. Mrs. Kalpana Tirpude, a member of work in a variety of agency, college and with Tirpude College of Social Work, a Tirpude College, convened as the chair- university settings. We are truly keeping pioneering institute in social work, or- person and said that the college and group work alive and well in Toronto. gansed a two-day seminar on "Social AASWG have taken up a topic for the For more information about the Work with Groups in Health and Educa- workers which was close to the commu- Chapter contact: Barbara Muskat at 416- tional Justice Areas". About one hundred nity and its needs. 486-8055, ext. 227, bmuskat@integra. fifty participants from all over the country The first day sessions were related to on.ca. attended the seminar which attracted doc- Health and second day sessions to Educa- tors, social workers, psychologists admin- tion. On the first day, five paper presenta- SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, Page 25 tions included those on "Industrial and poverty, bureaucracy and state control, Chogule, AASWG Secretary, Mss Vijaya Occupational Health" by Dr. G. S. Jog- lack of infrastructure, and a lack of will to Shah and Mrs. Megha Peshkar of Speed dand, associate professor P.S.M., which innovate or change. Their papers empha- India. The vote of thanks was proposed enriched the audience about a workers sised that the social worker is expected to by Dr. V. Shinganapure, Reader, Tirpude training programme, organised by Direc- play a vital role in the networking of College. torate of industrial safety and health in knowledge and communication and how This was indeed a wonderful time coordination with safety officers of the the Youth can be trained best to integrate where everybody present agreed to social industries and the doctors. It is through themselves with the mainstream. group work as a vital and appropriate Group Work in which the safety officers Subsequently there were presenta- method of social work intervention aimed and doctors create awareness among the tions by viz. Shri Karim David, Mr. Jobin at promotion of justice, dignity and devel- workers to be more safety conscious to Mathew, Mrs. Shrivastav, Mr. Ajay opment in the core areas of health and prevent individual and collective health Singh, Mr. Surendra Bhist, Mr. Biju M. education. hazards. "Community Health and Nutri- Mathew, all working in government and CRISIS MANAGEMENT SEMINAR tion" by Mr. S. Thangavel, Programme private sector and employing group work IN DECEMBER facilitator, brought forth demographic and method in their settings. Their audio- AASWG India Affiliate Chapter re- health indicators in selected states of In- visual presentations brought out multifold cently held a "National Seminar on Crisis dia and the need for health care to be de- facets of group work intervention in dis- Management and Social Group Work" in mystified. Related to the primary health aster management, areas of tribal and Varanasi. The Vice Chancellor of Ma- sector the largest number of NGOs work- rural development, advocacy issues and hatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Social ing in the field of community health is in experiences of MNC's organising crisis Work Department, Varanasi, Dr. Suren- Maharashtra. The Social Group Work responses by human services profession- dra Singh, an Executive Committee Mem- method has been employed constructively als to the disaster, specifically, about how ber of the India AASWG, inaugurated the to build analytic and diagnostic skills of this primary method of social work helps National Seminar in collaboration with the community health worker (CHW). re-connecting people meaningfully to one Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Uni- A paper "Working with Diabetic Pa- another and society. versity Department of Social Work. The tients" by Dr. Sinil Gupta, explored how For both days the end of the respec- idea of the seminar was then further de- medical social workers could advocate tive sessions saw very active interaction veloped by the Executive Committee of awareness about diabetes, its causes and and discussion between participants and AASWG India. prevention. He discussed work in urban resource persons who were from Nagpur The Seminar was held December 20 - and rural diagnostic camps along with and other states. The recommendations 22 at the Prof. Rajaram Shastri Hall of group counseling programmes at regional thus forthcoming were drawn up and pre- Social Work. The faculty and about one diet and health exhibitions. sented by Dr. D. M. Walokar towards the hundred fifty participants included faculty "Group Work in the context of men- end of the proceedings. Participants from Agra, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Chitra- tal health" by Dr. Sudhir Bhave talked agreed and expressed how enriching the koot, Nagpur and Varanasi. Many stu- about setting and preparation of the two days were at the conceptual and per- dents, practitioners, and experts also at- group, the group therapist's role in self- spective level, and that the accommoda- tend the Seminar. Twenty-six papers were help groups, therapeutic groups which tion and seminar arrangement were very presented and the six best papers were include interpersonal groups and encoun- well looked after by seminar coordinator given awards in cash by AASWG India. ter groups and what the indications for and her team. The valedictory function Prof. Inam Shastri, Head of the De- each were. saw the proceedings drawing to a close partment of Social Work, took keen inter- A very well presented cultural pro- and certificates of participation were dis- est in the seminar. His colleague also par- gramme by students of Tirpude College tributed. Dr. Suredra Kumar, Vice Chan- ticipated and organised various aspects of marked the culmination of the first day. celler of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vid- the Seminar. The second day saw "School Educa- yapith, Banaras, U.P., was the chief guest On the first day the students and staff tion and Girl Child Education" by Ms K. at the valedictory programme. Many ex- of the University gave an exciting cultural G. Babtiwale, member AASWG and students of Tirpude College now working programme for which the Vice Chancel- reader Tirpude College of Social Work in various positions in the field presented lor was present. While asking the contri- and "Non-formal Education" by Dr. their organisations work and faculty bution of social group work in various Kishor Mahabal, both highlighting the members and principals from various fields in general and disaster management current status and proposed changes in the social works colleague, namely, Mr. Som- in particular, the Vice Chancellor empha- sector and the integral role a social group kuwar of Kamptee College of Social sized the need for social group work to be worker may play to propel better facilita- Work, Shri C. Rode of Athawale College done systematically so that the people tion of services both at grass roots and of Social Work, Mr. Srivastava of Delhi who are likely to be affected due to na- semi-urban level. "Vocational Education" School of Social Work, Shri Sanjay Singh tional disaster get proper relief and under- by social worker, Vilas Shende, and of Kashi Vidyapith, Dr. Shaik of Nanded standing. "Access to higher education" by Mr. N. E. University, Prof. Tope of Social Work Mr. Manohar Golpelwar, Chairper- Baretto brought out the general crises in College, attended and participated in the son of the AASWG India Affiliate, ad- our higher education system which is programme. AASWG was represented by dressed the audience and highlighted the aggravated by problems like illiteracy, President Manohar Golpelwar, Dr. Beena (Continued on page 26) Page 26, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER FORTHCOMING CONFERENCES UNIQUE OUTSTITUTES Members are encouraged to submit proposals for presentations on group work and OFFERED OCTOBER 21 to participate for discussion of group work themes in these and other relevant confer- Interested in Outstitutes? The United ences. A number of the conferences listed for later dates still have open calls for papers. Auto Workers, Services for Arab Ameri- cans, and Grass Roots Mental Health are 49th Annual Program Meeting, Coun- 3HZ, 44(0)20-8244-2421, fax +44(0) the three "Outstitutes" planned for Thurs- cil on Social Work Education, Ana- 20-8244-2448, [email protected], day, October 21. heim, CA, February 27-March 1, www.whitingbirch.com. Outstitutes are workshops offered 2004. "Science, Technology, and Social "Comparative Perspectives, Competing away from the hotel location of the Sym- Work in a Global Society." CSWE, Explanations: Accounting for the posium on Thursday before the main pro- 1725 Duke Street, #500, Alexandria, Rising and Declining Significance of gram starts. In our discussions with the VA 23314-3457. 703-683-8080, fax Sociology", American Sociological Planning Committees for the Boston and 703-683-8099, [email protected], Association, Philadelphia, PA, August Brooklyn Symposia, however, we learned www.cswe.org. AASWG promotes the 13-16 2004. ASA, 1307 New York that Outstitutes had to be canceled be- "Group Work Symposium" and has an Avenue NW, Suite 700, Washington, cause of a lack of interest. The Planning exhibit at the APM. DC 20005-4701, 202-383-9005, ext. Committee is concerned that the agencies Fourth International Conference on 305, fax 202-638-0882, meet- and organizations involved in the pro- Social Work in Health and Mental [email protected], www.asanet.org. posed Outstitutes do not put resources Health. May 23, 2004, Quebec City "Public Sociologies", American Socio- into preparing for visitors from the Sym- Convention Center. Conference Secre- logical Association, San Francisco, CA, posium and find them canceled at the last tariat, 210, rue Lee, bureau 275, Que- August 14-17, 2004. ASA, 1307 New moment. bec, QC G1K 2K6, Canada, 418-523- York Avenue NW, Suite 700, Washing- Below are descriptions of the pro- 3555, fax 418-523-1371, ton, DC 20005-4701, 202-383-9005, posed Outstitutes. However, they will not [email protected], ext. 305, fax 202-638-0882, meet- be offered unless the Planning Committee www.swh2004.com. [email protected], www.asanet.org. knows by the end of April that there is 10th European Group Work Sympo- UNCA 2004 National Summit, United some interest in them. Your indication of sium, St. John College, York, England, Neighborhood Centers of America, interest does not mean you are committed July 21-23, 2004, “What Counts as September 9-11, 2004, Washington to sign up for them. Evidence in Group Work?” For infor- Court Hotel, Washington, DC. Contact * Union Organizing and Groups: mation contact Whiting and Birch Ltd, UNCA, 3631 Perkins Avenue, 4th Meeting with United Auto Workers Edu- 90 Dartmouth Road, London SE23 Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114-4705, cational Department to talk about training 216-391-3028, fax 216-391-6206, of workers and tour of the Rouge Plant (Continued from page 25) [email protected], www.unca.org, Alex (makes autos from steel to paint); all day ideas of collaboration and the theme, Cri- Sanchez, new President and CEO. with lunch. sis Management and Social Group Work, Global Social Work 2004: "Reclaiming * Services in the Arabic Community: for the workshop. A vote of thanks was Civil Society", International Federa- Tour and meetings with leaders of the proposed by one of the Faculty Members tion of Social Workers-International Arab Community Center for Economic of the University. Prof. Inman Shastri also Association of Schools of Social Work and Social Services (ACCESS), largest spoke and highlighted the salient points of World Conference, 2-5 October 2004. Arab agency in the US, with observation the Seminar. Secretariat: Australian Association of of health, mental health, employment Executive Committee Members Dr. Social Workers, PO Box 4956, King- training, children and youth services; all (Mrs.) Beena Chouguley and Mrs. Vijaya ston, ACT 2604, Australia, (61) 2 6273 day with lunch. Shah also participated in the seminar. We 0199, fax (61) 2 6273 5020, aasw- * Cornell Center: Grass Roots Mental were pleased that Ms. Susanne of West [email protected], www.icms.com.au/ Health Services in Port Huron, a medium Germany was able to attend. ifsw. sized community about one and a half In the announcement of the Seminar "Group Work Reaching across hours north of Detroit. Meeting with which was mailed earlier it was stated Boundaries: Disciplines, Practice agency leadership, observation of groups that it could be cold in Varanasi at this Settings, Seasons of Life, Cultures, of adults and youth; all day with lunch. time of year so participants should be and Nations", 26th International Sym- Action Requested: Please e-mail or prepared to wear warm clothes. Many posium on Social Work with Groups, call the conference coordinator to indicate AASWG members from all northern con- Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, if you might be interested in attending tinents can identify with that this cold Detroit, Michigan, October 21-24, any of these Outstitutes, and if so which winter season. 2004. For more information contact one. If the Planning Committee does not Susan A. Titus, Coordinator, sati- receive a large enough show of interest in [email protected]. See the Call for the Outstitutes, those for which there is POWER IS IN THE GROUP Papers elsewhere in this issue. low interest will be canceled. "Never doubt that a small group of thought- IFSW European Seminar "Social E-mail or call Susan Titus at ful, committed citizens can change the world; it's Work Challenges for Social Cohe- [email protected] or leave a message the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead. (Continued on page 28) for her at 313-993-4066.

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Publications. ger Management and Peacemaking The Group Therapy of Substance Heimberg, Richard, and Robert E. Becker. Curriculum for Children. Easthampton, Abuse. New York: The Haworth Medi- (2002) Cognitive-Behavioral Group MA: New Society Publishers. cal Press. Therapy for Social Phobia: Basic Sommer, Barbara W., and Mary Kay Chow, David. No More Lone Rangers: Mechanisms and Clinical Strategies. Quinlan. The Oral History Manual. How to Build a Team-Centered Youth New York: Guilford Publications, Inc. Walnut Creek, CA: AltaMira Press. Ministry. Loveland, CO: Group Pub- Kaduson, Heide Gerard, and Charles E. Taylor, Nicole, and Frances Mehia Cald- lishing. Schaefer, Eds. (2000) Short-Term Play well. Ask Nicky... : A Young Person's Climo, Jacob J., and Maria G. Cattell, Therapy for Children. New York: Guil- Workbook for Building Dreams. Camas, Eds. Social Memory and History: An- ford Publications, Inc. WA: WYWN Publications and Train- thropological Perspectives. Walnut Kontos, Louis, David Brotherton, and ing. Creek, CA: AltaMira Press. Luis Barrios. (2003) Gangs and Soci- Tobson, Eleanor Reardon, William J. Reid Dearling, Alan, and Howard Armstrong. ety: Alternative Perspectives. New and Charles D. Garvin. (2003) General- The New Youth Games Book. Lyme York: Columbia University Press. ist Practice: A Task-Centered Ap- Regis, Dorset, England: Russell House Monti, Peter M., Ronald K. Kadden, proach. New York: Columbia Univer- Publishing. Damaris J. Rohsenow, Ned L. Cooney, sity Press. Deimitriadis, Greg. Friendship, Cliques, and David B. Abrams. Treating Alcohol Underwood, Marion K. Social Aggression and Gangs: Young Black Men Coming Dependence, Second Edition. New among Girls. New York: Guilford of Age in Urban America. New York: York: Guilford Publications, Inc. Press. Teachers College, Columbia University. Murphy, Patricia W., and James V. Cun- Valesquez, Mary Marden, Gaylyn Gaddy Delgado, Melvin. (2002) New Frontiers ningham. Organizing for Community Maurer, Cathy Grouch, and Carlo C. for Youth Development in the Twenty- Controlled Development: Renewing DiClemente. (2001) Group Treatment First Century: Revitalizing and Broad- Civil Society . Thousand Oaks, CA: for Substance Abuse: A Stages-of- ening Youth Development. New York: Sage Publications. Change Therapy Manual. New York: Columbia University Press. National Directory of Children Youth and Guilford Publications, Inc. Eccles, Jacquelynne, and Jennifer Apple- Families Services 2003-2004, 19th Re- Webb, Nancy Boyd. (2004) Mass Trauma ton Gootman, Eds. (2002) Community vision. Englewood, CO: National Direc- and Violence: Helping Families and Programs to Promote Youth Develop- tory of CYF Services. Children Cope. New York: Guilford ment. Washington, DC: National Acad- Neri, Cladio, Malcolm Pines, and Robi Publications, Inc. emy Press. Friedman, Eds. (2002) Dreams in Whitaker, Daniel L. After-School Transi- Epstein, Richard A., and D. Patrick Zim- Group Psychotherapy: Theory and tion Activities: The Ready, Set, Go merman. (2003) On Transitions from Technique. London and Philadelphia: Guide to Strategies That Work. Nash- Group Care: Homeward Bound. Bing- Jessica Kingsley. ville, TN: School-Age Notes. hamton, NY: The Haworth Press, Inc. New, Cheryl, and James Quick. How to White, Barbara J., and Edward Madera. Fields, Doug. Help! I'm a volunteer Youth Write a Grant Proposal. Hoboken, NJ: (2002) The Self-Help Group Source- Worker. El Cajon, CA: Youth Special- John Wiley and son. book: Your Guide to Community and ties. Northouse, Peter G. (2003) Leadership: Online Support Groups, Seventh Edi- Freedman, Edith M. (2001) Substance Theory and Practice, Third Edition. tion. Cedar Knolls, NJ: American Self- Abuse Intervention, Prevention, Reha- Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Help Group Clearinghouse. bilitation, and Systems Change Strate- Inc. Zimmerman, D. Patrick, Richard A. Ep- gies: Helping Individuals, Families and Ostreicher, Mark. Help! I'm a Junior High stein, Martin Leichtman, and Maria Groups to Empower Themselves. New Youth Worker. El Cajon, CA: Youth Luisa Leichtman, Eds. (2004) Psycho- York: Columbia University Press. Specialties. therapy in Group Care: Making Life Fried, SuEllen, and Paula Fried. Bullies, Polich, Laurie. Help! I'm a Small-Group Good Enough. Binghamton, NY: The Targets and Witnesses: Helping Chil- Leader. El Cajon, CA: Youth Special- Haworth Press. Co-published simulta- dren Break the Pain Chain. New York: ties. neously as Residential Treatment for M. Evans and Co. Prothrow-Smith, Deborah, and Howard Children and Youth, Volume 20, Num- Garvin, Charles D., Lorraine M. Spivak. Murder is No Accident: Under- ber 4 2003. Gutierrez, and Maeda J. Galinsky. standing and Preventing Youth Violence Zuck, Gerard M. Fraud and Abuse in (March 2004) Handbook of Social Work in America. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Nonprofit Organizations: A Guide to with Groups. New York: Guilford Pub- Riess, Helen, and Mary Dockray-Miller. Prevention and Detection. Hoboken, lications, Inc. (2001) Integrative Group Treatment for NJ: John Wiley and Sons. Greenberg, Kenneth R. (2003) Group Bulimia Nervosa. New York: Columbia Note: If you own any version of the Counseling in K-12 Schools: A Hand- University Press. Group Work Bibliography, keep it up to book for School Counseling. Boston: Rutan, J. Scott, and Walter N. Stone. date by adding the entries under "New Allyn and Bacon. (2001) Psychodynamic Group Psycho- Books" from each issue of SWwG News- Hamilton, Stephen F., and Mary Agnes therapy. New York: Guilford Publica- letter after you obtained your copy. Page 30, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER ACOSA ISSUES A TEEN ADVOCACY GROUP NEW EDITORS A CALL FOR PAPERS WRITES FOR GROUPWORK A special Issue of Journal of Com- Susan Ciardiello has forwarded a Oded Manor is retiring from the edi- munity Practice with the theme "Youth letter written by her eighth grade group torship of Groupwork. Beginning with Participation and Community Change" is from last year, the Advocacy Group. She Volume 14 (2004) the new editors will be being prepared by guest editors Barry thought it would be of interest to readers. Mark Doel, Julie Phillips, and Pam Tre- Checkoway and Lorraine Gutiérrez. She suggested we might share it with you. vithick. We thank Manor for his excellent The premise of this issue is that Dear Board of Directors, leadership these past few years and we young people are joining together and Advocacy Group is a group where welcome and extend our best wishes to taking initiative in communities nation- teenagers can express their feelings and Doel, Phillips and Trevithick. All are well wide. They are mobilizing for civil rights, worries. This group helps us master the known in AASWG and have participated organizing for environmental justice, and skill of listening to others. First strangers, in various Symposia over the years. advocating for school reforms. They are now friends that we trust with secrets and They are soliciting articles from all serving on agency boards, raising con- worries, we've learned to help each other those who work with groups in any disci- sciousness through the arts, and providing in a fun and relaxing environment. We've pline, whether practitioners, trainers, re- neighborhood-based services. These ef- shared bad moments and good moments searchers, users, or consultants. Accounts forts challenge media portrayals of youth with each other. We've shared our good of innovations, research findings on exist- as “victims of poverty” and “problems in experiences and bad experiences in the ing practice, policy issues affecting group- society”, as well as the typical focus of group such as deaths in our family, de- work, and discussions of conceptual devel- professionals on youth needs and defi- pression, drugs, sex, broken friendships, opments are all relevant. Groupwork with ciencies. In contrast, youth participation love, sadness, family issues, divorce, clients, users, professional teams, or com- expresses the view of youth as competent friendships, fun vacations, music, hobbies. munity groups fall within range. citizens and active participants in the in- Groups like this are helpful to have in Full length articles, normally of stitutions and decisions that affect their school because they help you express around 4500 words, should show the con- lives. Youth participation efforts are in- your emotions in a safe place. It's a mo- text of practice and relate this to existing creasing, and research, teaching and in- ment we all look forward to during the knowledge. Brief contributions which fo- formation dissemination can contribute to week to take a break from our normal cus only on the issues at hand are also their quality. routines. We'd like to take the time to needed. Accordingly, the Editors of the Jour- thank you for supporting this program and All articles are submitted to peer re- nal of Community Practice: Organiza- wonderful opportunities to grow. view by two assessors, and the editors take tion, Planning, Development, and Change Sincerely, final responsibility for the decisions that invite manuscripts that relate to commu- Signed by the twelve members follow. nity youth participation. Focus/format can of the group. Articles, editorial enquiries, or propos- include case studies, teaching and training Submitted by Susan Ciardiello als for articles should be sent to Professor modules, best practices, qualitative and Mamaroneck, New York Mark Doel, Co-editor, Groupwork, c/o quantitative methods, participatory re- Southbourne, Collegiate Crescent Campus, search, theory and model development, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield S10 program evaluation, and interdisciplinary of the Journal of Community Practice. 2BP, England. perspectives. Submit manuscripts by July 1, 2004, "We expect that this issue will de- to Editors, Journal of Community Prac- AASWG BOARD velop knowledge of youth-led, adult-led, tice, School of Social Work, Wayne State SUPPORTS MARCH and inter-generational initiatives that fo- University, Room 11, Thompson Home, FOR FREEDOM OF CHOICE cus on youth participation, and we seek 4756 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan manuscripts from practitioners, research- 48202. For more information, phone: The AASWG Board agreed to be a co- ers, and educators from diverse disci- (313) 577-8969 or e-mail [email protected] sponsor of the March for Freedom of plines and fields." The Journal of Community Practice Choice, which will be held on April 25, Manuscripts should be 15-18 double- is a multidisciplinary journal designed to 2004, in Washington, DC. To learn more spaced pages in length, include an ab- provide a forum for the development of visit the web site www.marchfor stract of 100 words or less, plus 5-6 key- knowledge related to numerous disci- women.org. Chapters and others may wish words, and follow the Version 5 style of plines, including social work and the so- to publicize this for their own organiza- the American Psychological Association cial sciences, urban planning, social and tions. Flyers either in color or black and (APA). Authors should submit four economic development, community orga- white may be downloaded from http:// printed copies and a disk copy, with a nizing, policy analysis, urban and rural www.marchforwomen.org/download. You cover letter identifying the paper as a sub- sociology, public administration, and non- may have to check the "I accept again mission for this special issue. All manu- profit management. The Journal of Com- box." If you have any questions or prob- scripts will receive anonymous peer re- munity Practice is sponsored by the Asso- lems, check with the AASWG website, view. Final acceptance is subject to the ciation for Community Organization and www.aaswg.org, or call the General Secre- decision of the Guest Editors and Editors Social Administration (ACOSA), and tary. SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, Page 31 Page 32, Volume 19, #3, Issue #52, January 2004, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS NEWSLETTER FROM GROUP WORK ON THE INTERNET playing by the numbers Trying to connect if there Ask a question and you will get very work. are useful replies from experienced and ex- Punctuate theoretical papers with five toes to a foot pert group workers. The following is il- illustrations. one goes to market lustrative of the kinds of queries and re- Highlight descriptive papers with one stays home plies which appear on the group work concepts... one eats roast beef discussion list. There were also some Better yet, I'm attaching a draft of a one eats none shorter replies which are not repeated paper I wrote from a practitioner's per- here. This whole exchange occurred spective on writing. and within one day. Andy Malekoff four horsemen of the apocalypse: Instructions for signing onto the dis------pestilence cussion list are in the box on page 2. Be I entered the profession with a MSW famine assured that it is a serious discussion list. in 1953, and over the years have done my destruction There are no extraneous messages. Group share of writing. I am working on a piece death; Workers have not wasted the use of the right now and am nervous. Not so nerv- list. There may be days or weeks with no ous that I can't sleep or eat, but nervous and messages, and then it will get busy for a that at times it slips away from me and I three stooges: while. It's also used for distributing rele- need to go back over the same section more vant information about group work. Try again and again. larry it. You'll like it. Very short story: As a doctoral stu- curly; ----- dent, I was sitting at a table with a re- I'm Andria, and I am in process of nowned professor at Columbia University and writing an article for Groupwork. Any- in the school's cafeteria. She was mutter- if body on this list written one before? Sure ing to herself. I was nervous and asked two is company could do with a bit of moral support! Or her if anything was the matter. She glared is this the wrong list? Help! at me and said, "Young man, this is Sep- and ----- tember 10, and in ten minutes I am going one is the loneliest number; Hi Andria: How great that you are to teach my first class this semester." I then writing. Being a relatively new writer can waited and didn't know what to say. She belly have a nervous beginning. All of us have spoke a second time, this time very softly. up experienced this. Lots of us on this list "I have been teaching for twenty-two to have written and I bet you get a lot of years and every time I begin the semester, the support. Just keep writing, word after I am nervous." She got up to leave, wheel word and try to have a buddy read and looked back over her shoulder and with a and react. Good luck. Toby wide gesture said, "Who knows, perhaps I place ----- should be nervous." all Welcome Andria: Having published Time for a cliché that rings true: your an article in Groupwork, I would say the Writing is a journey and, if we do it right, chips only real difference from publishing in we can learn a great deal about the subject on: North American journals is that British matter and ourselves. Enjoy the journey. double zero. spellings and syntax are sometimes quite I hope this sharing is helpful. different from American. You may be Aaron Beckerman andy malekoff well aware of this already, and, if the copy you submit is really unconventional for them, I'm sure someone over there CHAPIN HALL WEBSITE would help with any modifications. I find the vast majority of our British colleagues Chapin Hall Center for Children has stration to devote its resources to policy friendly and very helpful. My experience announced the opening of a new website regarding children's services. Members with Groupwork was virtually painless. which is designed to be a source of pol- will remember several sessions at Sympo- Hope you find the same thing. Best icy-relevant informatin for those working sia in which researchers from Chapin Hall wishes. Ken Gordon to understand the needs of children and explored group work service options with ----- the ways these needs can best be met. participants. The website is www.chapin From Andrew to Andria: Chapin Hall was founded in Chicago as a hall.uchicago.edu. It is located at 1313 Give every draft you write a chance residential center for girls, but a few years East 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637, 772- to breathe. ago affiliated with the University of Chi- 752-5900. Ask honest critics to review your cago School of Social Service Admini-