Using multicultural resources in groups
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk.v16i1.588Keywords:
<i>groupwork</i>, <i>bibliotherapy</i>, <i>multicultural resources</i>, <i>engagement</i>Abstract
This article describes an approach to working in groups that integrates excerpts of multicultural resources. With a concern for emphasizing the strengths perspective in groupwork, using multicultural resources and Bibliotherapy promotes the need to identify and employ strengths central to various cultures. These resources can be used in a broader context than simple reading. Using excerpts from carefully selected materials can stimulate guided discussion. This paper describes an approach based on bibliotherapy and small group discussion.
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O’Neal, G. S. (2012). Using multicultural resources in groups. Groupwork, 16(1), 48-68. https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk.v16i1.588
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