👥 SOCIAL WORK METHOD 2: WORKING
WITH GROUPS
(Social Group Work)
Tagalog: Paraan ng Social Work 2: Paggawa Kasama ang mga Grupo
📘 SUBJECT OVERVIEW
Social Group Work is a method of social work that helps individuals enhance their social
functioning through purposeful group experiences. It focuses on group dynamics, leadership,
communication, and participatory processes to achieve change and development.
Tagalog:
Ang Social Group Work ay isang paraan ng social work na tumutulong sa mga indibidwal na
mapaunlad ang kanilang sarili sa pamamagitan ng makabuluhang karanasan sa loob ng grupo.
🎯 OBJECTIVES
1. Understand the nature and principles of group work
Tagalog: Maunawaan ang kalikasan at prinsipyo ng gawaing panggrupo
2. Develop skills in group facilitation and leadership
Tagalog: Mahubog ang kakayahan sa pangunguna at pagpadaloy ng grupo
3. Apply the group work process effectively
Tagalog: Magamit nang maayos ang proseso ng social group work
4. Address individual and collective needs in a group setting
Tagalog: Matugunan ang pangangailangan ng indibidwal at grupo
🔹 DEFINITION OF SOCIAL GROUP WORK
A method of social work that enables individuals within groups to develop through guided group
interactions for personal and social growth.
Tagalog:
Isang paraan ng social work kung saan ang mga kasapi ng grupo ay ginagabayan upang matuto at
magbago sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang karanasan.
🔹 PURPOSES OF GROUP WORK
Purpose Tagalog
Personal growth Personal na pag-unlad
Socialization Pakikipag-ugnayan
Emotional support Emosyonal na suporta
Problem-solving Paglutas ng problema
Advocacy and empowerment Pagkilos at pagbibigay-kapangyarihan
🧱 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL GROUP WORK
1. Planned group formation
Tagalog: Planado ang pagbuo ng grupo
2. Specific purpose
Tagalog: May tiyak na layunin
3. Democratic participation
Tagalog: Pantay-pantay na pakikilahok
4. Individualization in the group
Tagalog: Pagkilala sa pagkakaiba ng bawat kasapi
5. Group self-determination
Tagalog: Pagpapasya ng grupo para sa sarili
6. Progressive group development
Tagalog: Patuloy na pag-unlad ng grupo
7. Cooperation and mutual aid
Tagalog: Pagtutulungan
8. Flexible and purposeful program
Tagalog: Maayos at makabuluhang mga gawain
9. Skillful leadership
Tagalog: Mahusay na pamumuno
10. Evaluation
Tagalog: Pagsusuri
🔄 PHASES OF GROUP WORK PROCESS
1. Forming / Pre-affiliation Stage
Building trust and rapport
Clarifying purpose
Tagalog:
Pagtitipon at paglikha ng tiwala
2. Storming / Power and Control Stage
Establishing norms and roles
Managing conflict
Tagalog:
Pag-aayos ng tungkulin at mga hindi pagkakaunawaan
3. Norming / Intimacy Stage
Strengthening group cohesion
Group identity builds
Tagalog:
Pagpapalalim ng ugnayan at pagkakaisa
4. Performing / Differentiation Stage
Problem-solving and goal achievement
Tagalog:
Pagkilos ng grupo upang makamit ang layunin
5. Adjourning / Termination Stage
Evaluation and closure
Tagalog:
Pagtatapos ng grupo at pagninilay
👨👩👧👦 TYPES OF GROUPS
Type Description Tagalog
Task Group Achieves a specific task or goal Grupo para sa tiyak na layunin
Focuses on emotional or social Grupo para sa personal o emosyonal na
Treatment Group
issues tulong
Support Group Provides mutual help Suportang grupo
Educational
Shares learning and knowledge Grupo para sa pagkatuto
Group
Type Description Tagalog
Therapeutic
Promotes healing Panggagamot o therapeutic na grupo
Group
Recreational
Encourages leisure and fun Grupo para sa libangan
Group
🧰 GROUP WORKER ROLES
Enabler – Helps members express and grow
Tagalog: Tagapagpadali
Mediator – Resolves conflicts
Tagalog: Tagapamagitan
Facilitator – Guides group process
Tagalog: Tagapagpadaloy
Educator – Shares knowledge
Tagalog: Tagapagturo
Advocate – Promotes rights
Tagalog: Tagapagtanggol
Evaluator – Assesses progress
Tagalog: Tagasuri
📋 TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Icebreakers – Build comfort
Sociogram – Understand group relationships
Group contracts – Set rules and expectations
Group journals – Reflect on experiences
Role-playing, discussions, games – Enhance participation
Tagalog:
Mga kasangkapan tulad ng laro, talakayan, pagsusulat, at role-playing upang mapalakas ang
pagkatuto at pakikipag-ugnayan.
🔎 GROUP DYNAMICS
1. Communication – Verbal and non-verbal
2. Leadership – Formal or informal leaders
3. Norms – Accepted rules and behavior
4. Cohesion – Sense of belonging
5. Decision-making – Consensus or voting
6. Conflict resolution – Managing disagreements
Tagalog:
Pag-uusap, pamumuno, alituntunin, pagkakaisa, paggawa ng desisyon, at pagresolba ng sigalot
sa grupo
📚 EVALUATION IN GROUP WORK
Evaluation happens before, during, and after group activities.
Process Evaluation – How the group worked
Outcome Evaluation – What the group achieved
Self and Peer Evaluation – Reflection by members
Tagalog:
Pagsusuri kung paano naging matagumpay ang proseso at resulta ng gawaing grupo
⚖️ETHICAL PRACTICE IN GROUP WORK
Respect for confidentiality
Informed consent
Respect for diversity
Avoidance of harm
Encouragement of participation
Group member protection
Tagalog:
Etikal na pag-uugali tulad ng pagiging kumpidensyal, pagkakaiba-iba, at pantay na pagtrato
🧠 SUMMARY
Social Group Work is a dynamic method that builds on relationships, trust, and shared
experiences to promote individual and group development, guided by principles of
participation, empowerment, and ethical practice.
