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Chapters in Part II follow the order of the group development stage model used in social work (planning, beginning, assessing, middle, ending, and evaluating) and provide useful practice skills for students working with groups in each stage of their development. Includes the latest research on groups and developments in the field of group work, providing broader and deeper treatment of the stages of work with groups. Case studies from diverse practice settings illustrate valuable content to help students make the transition from theory to practice. Additional content on technology and group work including telephone and computer-mediated groups draws students' attention to methods of outreach to serve isolated clients through the use of technology. Content on values, ethics, and practice standards developed by the Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups informs students of the developments in this important area of group work (Ch. 1 & Appendix A).