Fall 2025 SOWK 530 Week 09 - Assessing Group Behavior

A presentation at Heritage University in October 2025 by Jacob Campbell and is tagged with Heritage University, MSW Program, SOWK 530

The slide features a gear diagram, highlighting 'Group Patterned Behaviors' in red. Other sections include 'Roles,' 'Cohesion,' and 'Norms.' Titled 'A Systems Framework for Assessing Groups,' with presentation details and speaker 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.'

The image is a presentation slide titled 'Week Nine Lecture Video.' It contains two sections: 'Agenda' and 'Learning Objectives.' Topics include group dynamics and assessing group behavior. It lists Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University, with a note for Fall 2025, SOWK 530.

A presentation slide features the book 'Direct Social Work Practice,' with instructions to read Chapter 11. It lists tasks, such as writing six forum replies, and discusses social work group dynamics. Text includes:- 'WEEK NINE CONTENT'- 'Read Hepworth et al. (2023) Chapter 11 Understanding Social Work Groups'- 'Write 6 Replies Across Any of the Forums'- Topics: Chapter 11 content discussion, social work group work examples, group norms, transition from family to group work, task group participation.- 'Fall 2025 SOWK 530'- 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University'

**Object**: A presentation slide.**Action**: Displays diagrams and text about group development stages.**Context**: Includes Tuckman's stages (forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning) and Hepworth et al. stages (preaffiliation, power and control, intimacy, differentiation, separation). It mentions 'Group Dynamics,' Fall 2025, SOWK 530, and credits Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University.

Diagram with a yellow square labeled 'Content,' a red arrow labeled 'Process,' and two circular arrows labeled 'Thematic Behaviors.' Title: 'ASSESSING INDIVIDUALS' PATTERNED BEHAVIORS.' Additional text: 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University' and 'Fall 2025 SOWK 530,' '(Hepworth et al., 2023).'

**Object:** Slide**Action:** Comparatively lists behaviors**Context:** The slide, titled 'Group Behavior,' contrasts 'Constructive Group Behavior' and 'Problematic Group Behavior.' Constructive behaviors include open communication and consensus, while problematic behaviors involve superficial discussions and dominance.**Text Transcription:**- **Constructive Group Behavior:** - Members openly communicate personal feelings and anticipate help. - Members listen and give ideas a fair hearing. - Decisions reached through consensus. - Members incorporate views of dissenters.- **Problematic Group Behavior:** - Members keep discussions superficial or avoid sharing feelings. - Members are critical and dismiss others’ contributions. - Dominant members bully in decision-making. - Premature decisions without considering alternatives.**Additional Information:**- Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University- Fall 2025- SOWK 530- (Hepworth et al., 2023)

**Object**: Chart on group behavior. **Action**: Compares constructive vs. problematic behaviors.**Context**: From a presentation slide by Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, at Heritage University, Fall 2025, SOWK 530, citing Hepworth et al., 2023. - **Constructive behaviors** include providing feedback, using 'I' messages, and giving emotional support.- **Problematic behaviors** involve criticism, indirect communication, and lack of awareness of others' needs.

Dr. Jacob Campbell

7 slides

Description

Week nine is asynchronous and marks a move away from assessing and understanding families (a specific type of group) to a two week unit exploring group work. Students will read Hepworth et al (2023) and their chapter about understanding group work. There are forums related to providing personal examples and participation in various types of group work, exploring the similarities/differences between family and group work, and connecting group norms to the social work orienting perspectives. In my lecture video we are going to discuss assessing group behavior and some examples of constructive verses problematic group work. During my lecture video I will speaking on some content from the textbook regarding assessing groups.

Agenda

Week nine content
Group dynamics
Assessing group patterned behavior

Learning objectives for the week include

Recognize patterned behaviors in group members and evaluate their impact on group cohesion and goal attainment.
Compare and contrast constructive and problematic group behaviors and propose strategies to support healthy group dynamics.
Reflect on content from the textbook
Analyze group dynamics, including norms, roles, and patterns of behavior, through the lens of social work orienting perspectives (e.g., strengths, cultural humility, trauma-informed practice).
Evaluate task group functioning by examining decision-making, power dynamics, and group processes to improve effectiveness and cohesion.

Fall 2025 SOWK 530 Week 09 - Assessing Group Behavior

Dr. Jacob Campbell

Description

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