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A Historical Overview of Art and Music Based Activities in Social Work with Groups Nondeliberative Practice and Engaging Young People s Strengths
Social Work with Groups (2016)
  • Brian L. Kelly, PhD, Loyola University Chicago
  • Lauren Doherty, MSW, Loyola University Chicago
Abstract
This article provides a historical overview of the use of art and music-based activities in social work with groups. The authors review archival, empirical, and theoretical literature that explores the use and effectiveness of these activities in the recreation movement and group work practice from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries, the Hull House settlement in Chicago from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries, and in recent group practice in social work and related fields. Findings suggest that art and music-based activities encourage and facilitate nondeliberative practice and allow for important opportunities to engage young people’s strengths.
Keywords
  • Activity groups; adolescents; children; nondeliberative practice; strengths-based
Publication Date
June 16, 2016
DOI
10.1080/01609513.2015.1091700
Citation Information
Kelly, B. L., & Doherty, L. (2016). A historical overview of art and music-based activities in social work with groups: Nondeliberative practice and engaging young people’s strengths. Social Work with Groups, 40(3). doi: 10.1080/01609513.2015.1091700