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Creative Games in Groupwork

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Creative Games in Groupwork by Robin Dynes offers a practical guide filled with diverse games designed to engage groups of all kinds. The book provides clear instructions on required materials, preparation time, and gameplay for each activity. It covers a broad range of exercises including introduction mixers, gentle movement games, energetic activities, puzzles, brain teasers, verbal games, and pen-and-paper challenges. Special sections focus on outdoor games and strategies for fostering successful group dynamics.
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This resource is ideal for scout and church leaders, occupational therapists, activity organisers, social workers, and anyone looking to enhance group interaction through creative and accessible games.

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Suitable for scout and church leaders, as well as occupational therapists, activity organisers and social workers, this book contains ideas which include introduction mixing exercises, games using gentle movement, exuberant games, puzzles brain teasers, verbal games, and pen paper games.

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Presented in a format that immediately allows you to see what materials are needed, how much preparation is required, and how each game is played, this book presents practical resource material in an accessible format.

Ideas include introduction mixing exercises, games using gentle movement, exuberant games, puzzles, brain teasers, verbal games, pen and paper games, and more. It includes a special outdoor selection, and advice on how to make your group successful.

Creative Games in Groupwork is ideal for scout and church leaders, as well as occupational therapists, activity organisers, and social workers.

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  • Creative Games in Groupwork
    Presented in a format that immediately allows you to see what materials are needed, how much preparation is required, and how each game is played, this book presents practical resource material in an accessible format. Ideas include introduction mixing exercises, games using gentle movement, exuberant games, puzzles, brain teasers, verbal games, pen and paper games, and more. It includes a...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780863883675

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 1997

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Speechmark Publishing Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 260

About the Author

Robin Dynes has worked in an acute psychiatric hospital, been in the probation service and supervised youth groups. He is currently employed in the occupational therapy department of a psychiatric day hospital where he runs a variety of groups which include social and creative activities. Robin is also the author of 'Creative Writing in Groupwork', and activity manual specifically designed to encourage people to express themselves through writing.

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