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I 1979 CLEVELAND, OH November 29-December 1

Social Work with Groups

 

II 1980 ARLINGTON, TX November 20-22

Group Workers at Work: Theory and Practice for the 80's

 

III 1981 HARTFORD, CT October 19-21

From Practice to Principles: Reaping from the Field

 

IV 1982 TORONTO, ON October 20-22

The Feedback Loop: Practice to Theory to Practice

 

V 1983 DETROIT, MI October 20-22

Innovations in Social Group Work: Feedback from Practice to Theory

 

VI 1984 CHICAGO, IL October 25-28

A Time for Influence, Competence and Values...Alienation, Disenfranchisement, Powerlessness and Helplessness; Group Work Linking Individual and Society

 

VII 1985 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ October 24-27

Roots and New Frontiers: Building Leadership for Tomorrow

 

VIII 1986 LOS ANGELES, CA October 23-26

Creative Connections: Advancing Theory and Practice

 

IX 1987 BOSTON, MA October 28-31

Reaching Out: People, Places, and Power: A Challenge to Professional Social Workers, to Models, Practice and Delivery Systems

 

X 1988 BALTIMORE, MD October 27-30

Social Work with Groups: Expanding Horizons

 

XI 1989 MONTREAL, PC October 26-30

Innovation - Tradition: Social Work with Groups and the Challenge of Change; Le service social des groupes et le défi de changement societal

 

XII 1990 MIAMI, FL October 25-28

Working from Strengths: The Essence of Group Work

 

XIII 1991 AKRON, OH October 26-29

Capturing the Power of Diversity

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XIV 1992 ATLANTA, GA October 31-November 3

Social Work with Groups: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Moving from Theory to Advanced Training and Practice

 

XV 1993 NEW YORK CITY October 21-24

Group Work Practice in a Troubled Society: Problems and Opportunities

 

XVI 1994 HARTFORD, CT October 27-30

Voices from the Field: Group work Responds

 

XVII 1995 SAN DIEGO, CA October 26-29

From Prevention to Wellness through Group Work

 

XVIII 1996 ANN ARBOR, MI October 24-27

Rebuilding Communities: Challenges for Group Work

 

XIX 1997 QUEBEC CITY, PC October 23-26

Crossing Boundaries and Developing Alliances through Group Work; Par-Delà... nos frontières le dèveloppement d'alliances par le travail de groupe

 

XX 1998 MIAMI, FL October 15-18

Strengthening Resilience through Group Work

 

XXI 1999 DENVER, CO October 21-24

Mining the Gold in Social Work with Groups

 

XXII 2000 TORONTO, ON October 19-22

Social Work with Groups: Social Justice through Personal, Community and Societal Change

 

XXIII 2001 NORTHEAST OHIO (Cleveland/Akron) October 11-14

1923-2001 and Beyond: Growth and Development through Group Work

 

XXIV 2002 NEW YORK CITY October 17-20

Think Group: Strength and Diversity through Group Work

 

XXV 2003 BOSTON, MA October 16-19

Creating Connections: Celebrating the Power of Groups

 

XXVI 2004 DETROIT, MI  October 21-24

Group Work Reaching Across Boundaries: Disciplines, Seasons of Life, Practice Settings, Cultures and Nations

 

XXVII 2005 MINNEAPOLIS, MN September 29 – October 2

Bridges of Hope Over Troubled Waters

 

XXVIII 2006 SAN DIEGO, CA  October 12 - October 15

Orchestrating the Power of Groups : Overture, Movements, and Finale

 

XXIX 2007 NEW JERSEY - Dates and City to be determined

 

XXX 2008    COLOGNE, GERMANY