Joining the Association for Specialists in Group Work ASGW

What is ASGW?

The Association for Specialists in Group Work, founded in 1973, is a division of the American Counseling Association. As counselors who are interested in and specialize in group work, we value the creation of community; service to our members, their clients, and the professions; and leadership as a process to facilitate the growth and development of individuals and groups.

The purposes of the Association shall be 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. In addition, the Association shall seek to extend counseling through the use of group process; to provide a forum for examining innovative and developing concepts in group work; to foster diversity and dignity in our groups; and to be models of effective group practice.

As a member of ASGW, you receive:

• Together, the ASGW Newsletter, three times per year providing regional and national group news and information, legislative updates, and special articles of interest to group practitioners.
• Journal for Specialists in Group Work, a quarterly journal that publishes research, practical and innovative articles of relevance to group practitioners.
• Information on, and reduced registration rates for, ASGW group training events conducted in regional areas across the country. An ASGW workshop coordinator works with local sponsors to offer a variety of group training workshops that provide attractive opportunities for continued professional development.
• Local support through state and regional organizations for specialists in group work.

ASGW Welcomes You!

ASGW is not just an organization about groups and group work. It is equally an organization which strives to be an active group, encouraging involvement of the members with the activities of the association.

ASGW has 22 state or regional divisions allowing you the opportunity to network and become acquainted with group workers at the local level.

The Executive Board and Leadership Team welcome your participation. Your suggestions and questions are appreciated. Please contact us with our thoughts, your interest to become active with a committee or state branch, and your questions. To announce your interest in participating in an ASGW committee or task force, visit Would You Like to Participate in ASGW Activities? Comments and ideas may be sent directly to the President, Dr. Beverly M. Brown, ASGW President.

Types of Membership:

• Professional (voting): Open to individuals who hold and advanced degree in the behavioral sciences and are engaged in teaching, practice or research areas of group work.
• Regular (voting): Open to individuals who are interested in and wish to help promote the aims and objectives of ASGW.
• Student (voting): Open to graduate students who are enrolled half-time or more in a graduate counseling program.
• Provisional (voting): Individuals can join ASGW for a one-year period, without joining ACA. At the end of one year, joining ACA is a prerequisite to continuing membership in ASGW.

Dues:

• ASGW Division
  • One year ASGW Membership only (Professional or Regular).....$25.00
  • One year ASGW membership only (Student)....$12.50
• ASGW Division Provisional
  • One year ASGW Membership only (Professional or Regular)......$12.00
  • One year ASGW Membership only (Student) .......$6.00
• ACA
  • One year ACA membership only (Professional or Regular)......$100.00
  • One year ACA membership only (Student)......$59.50

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