Twelve papers from the October 1998 conference in Miami explore resilience issues in relation to children, couples, managers, survivors of torture, and HIV-affected youth. Written for social workers, the book focuses on the uses of group work for improving resiliency. Specific chapters consider the

Group Work: Strategies for Strengthening Resiliency is a collection of research and information presented at the Twentieth Annual International Symposium on Social Work with Groups. For social workers, students, educators, and practitioners, this volume examines how group work can improve resiliency in your community. Resiliency issues are explored in relation to children, couples, managers, survivors of torture, poor women, HIV/AIDS affected youth, and other population groups. From its description of how the use of group work principles and skills can benefit managers and programs to its...