ALASGW
About
The Alabama Association for Specialists in Group Work is a division of the Alabama Counseling Association.
Mission
Our mission is similar to the Association of Specialists in Group Work which is to establish standards for professional and ethical practice; to support research and the dissemination of knowledge; and to provide professional leadership in the field of group work.
Vision
Our vision aligns to ASGW's vision including to be an organization that:
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advances ethical group work practice and implements
its national standards for group work -
is recognized nationally as the preeminent group work
training organization -
reflects multicultural diversity in leadership positions
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is regularly developing and disseminating outstanding
group work training materials -
sponsors and trains group worker leaders at a variety
of levels for a variety of settings through seminars,
workshops, and conferences -
encourages an active and involved membership
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is inclusive, creative, and resourceful
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uses the group process observer as an essential
ingredient of organizational dynamics and advocates
its use elsewhere -
fulfills our mission and lives our values
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monitors and appropriately interacts with its parent
organization, the American Counseling Association
