Mission Statement

Mission Statement:
The Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups, Inc. (AASWG), An International Professional Organization, is a not-for-profit organization of group workers, group work educators, and friends of group work who support its program of advocacy and action for professional practice, education, research, training and writing about social work with groups. Within this group work context, we believe in the value and importance of diversity to enrich and strengthen our work and its relevance in the broad social environment. We affirm that we aspire to provide equitable opportunities for participation for all members, and that all aspects of the organization will be characterized by respect for, inclusion, and representation of people across all aspects of social identity. Committed to social justice, AASWG gives particular attention to people systemically disadvantaged by the power differential inherent in oppressive social structures. (Adopted June 2004) As group workers we believe that our common ground unites us and our differences enrich us. The opportunities for collaborative learning on line, at local chapter events, and at our annual international symposia make this Association an invaluable resource to the global group work community.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Please join us for the
Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups
Illinois Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
5:30 – 7 PM in Kaspeer Hall 15th Floor
PHILIP H. CORBOY LAW CENTER, 25 E. Pearson Street
Loyola University Chicago, Water Tower Campus
An exciting presentation of
Invitational Paper and Poster Submissions
by Loyola Students
From the AASWG International Symposium
in Long Beach, California, June 2011



Program Agenda

1.       Welcome by Chapter President and Very Short Meeting.
2.       PowerPoint Presentation by Shirley Simon on Loyola Student Presenters.
3.       Brief presentations (1-2 minutes) by each presenter, followed by open forum to view presentations and posters and talk with student presenters
4.       Closing and Light Meal.

The following list identifies the Loyola students and their presentation topics:

Jill Bajorek, Recent Alum, Poster Presentation
“Group process within an informal milieu residency: When is a group a group?”
Megan Banner MSW Student, Paper Presentation
“Groups for individuals with severe mental illnesses”
Julianna Blanning and Afsheen Zuberi, MSW Students, Poster Presentation
“PTSD intervention for adolescence refugees: A mind-body approach”
Kathryn Berg, MSW Student, Poster Presentation
“Anti-racism group work for white European-Americans: A psycho-educational on white identity development”
Catherine Bodoh and Rebecca Ness, MSW Students, Poster Presentation
“Closing the gap in foster care: An educational support group for adoptive and biological caregivers of children with disabilities”
Elizabeth Caspers (working with Lauren Zerbst*), MSW Students, Poster Presentation
“Stress reduction through meditation: An emergent theory for enhancing social work with groups”
Erika Gutierrez, MSW Student, Poster Presentation
Misunderstood: Exploring bullying through group art therapy
Lindsay Hannah (working with Dana Horwortz*), MSW Students, Poster Presentation
“Strengthening executive functions with high school students: An educational manual-based model”
Ashleigh Henri, MSW Student, Poster Presentation
“Support groups for adolescents living in violent/impoverished communities”
Sarah Hessenauer, PhD Student, Paper Presentation
“Creating a social work learning community on campus: Group work in action”   
Denise Hirsch (working with Deanne Perrone, Emily Lemke, Rebecca Bliel, and Megan Braun*) MSW Students, Paper Presentation
“Lunch hour to empower”
Kristin Hochkammer, MSW Student, Poster Presentaiton
“Developing practical and comfort care skills for caregivers of older adults with late-stage Alzheimer’s Disease: An educational-support group model”
Maggie Lassar, MSW Student, Poster Presentation
“Comparing group therapy techniques in the treatment of victims and perpetrators of sexual assault”
Lindsey Pasko, MSW Student, Poster Presentation
“Social work with groups: International experiences for students and faculty”
Gabby Rascati, MSW Student, Poster Presentation
“Group work with LGBTQ-identified individuals: needs, themes, and ideas for practice”
Kate Van Vliet, MSW Student, Poster Presentation
“Fellowship among female clients: Outpatient substance abuse treatment
Dawn Williams, MSW Student, Poster Presentation
“Open and closed therapeutic and support groups in a residential setting: A qualitative review”

*Working with refers to co-authors who are unable to attend, due primarily to financial considerations.
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