Lawrence Shulman (born May 17, 1937) is the former

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of the

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. His scholarship covers several subfields of

social work Social work is an academic discipline and practice-based profession concerned with meeting the basic needs of individuals, families, groups, communities, and society as a whole to enhance their individual and collective well-being. Social wo ...

, group work, supervision,

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, and teaching. Among his books are: *''The Skills of Helping: Individuals, Families, Groups and Communities'', *''Interactional Supervision; and Mutual Aid Groups Vulnerable and Resilient Populations'', and *''The Life Cycle''.

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The Skills of Helping: Individuals, Families, Groups and Communities
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