Possible interventions and activities to use in group settings

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As social workers, we should always be adding to our toolboxes of possible interventions and activities to use in group settings.
Search Pinterest for Group Practice ideas and select three to summarize.
You can find Pinterest boards by Googling, or by searching within Pinterest if you have a Pinterest account.
View an example of a Pinterest board that may have some group practice ideas of interest to you include .

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  • Adaptation for Social Work:Modify the prompts to suit your group's purpose. For example, in a support group for anxiety, prompts could be "Find someone who practices mindfulness" or "Find someone who enjoys spending time in nature." This can help members identify shared experiences and foster connections.
  1. Values Clarification Activity:
  • Source:This activity can be found on various Pinterest boards including "Board Example: [invalid URL removed]"
  • Summary:This activity helps participants explore their personal values and how they translate into their actions. Provide a list of values (honesty, compassion, responsibility, etc.) and ask participants to rank them in order of importance. Then, facilitate a discussion about why certain values rank higher and how they influence decision-making.
  • Adaptation for Social Work:This activity can be used in various settings, such as a parenting group to explore values related to child-rearing, or a job skills group to discuss values relevant to workplace conduct.
  1. Strengths-Based Vision Board:
  • Source:This activity can be found on various Pinterest boards including "Board Example: [invalid URL removed]"
  • Summary:This activity encourages participants to identify their strengths and use them to envision a positive future. Provide magazines, newspapers, and art supplies. Participants create collages representing their personal strengths, goals, and dreams for the future.
  • Adaptation for Social Work:This activity can be used in various settings to empower participants. For example, in a youth group, it can help them envision their future careers, or in a recovery group, it can help visualize a life free from addiction.
These are just a few examples, and Pinterest offers a wealth of resources for social workers. Remember to adapt these activities to your specific group's needs and purpose.  

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Social workers can greatly benefit from expanding their toolkit for engaging group activities. Here are three interesting group activity ideas found on Pinterest that can be adapted for various social work settings:

1. Icebreaker Bingo:

  • Source: This activity can be found on various Pinterest boards including "Board Example: [invalid URL removed]"
  • Summary: A fun way to break the ice and encourage interaction within a new group. Create bingo cards with squares containing prompts like "Find someone who has a pet" or "Find someone who speaks another language." Participants mingle and chat to find people who match the prompts, marking the squares as they go. The first person to complete a row, column, or diagonal wins.