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1. external group analysis of global girls eloborate on theoratical framework
of the group
Can you elaborate on this part regarding how the theoretical framework is useful in
working with this population and reasons why it might not be? Also being sure to include a
critical analysis piece.Global girls-Theoretical Framework –The Edmonton Mennonite
Centre for Newcomers (EMNC) provides services to clients in a “comprehensive and
holistic manner… and [has] embraced principles that include community-based, team-
based, client-centered and client-driven approaches to sustainable support for successful
settlement outcomes― (EMNC, 2018). While doing a quick analysis of the group, Global
Girls, it appears that its guiding theoretical framework is based on narrative and
constructivist theories, as group members meet up and share real life stories and personal
experiences in order to empower themselves and each other. According to this theory, the
use of empowerment and strengths-based strategies are used to “… focus on the positive
aspects of members’ coping skills and their resiliency… [and] place[s] a great deal of
emphasis on understanding group members’ unique, subjective realities.― (Toseland
& Rivas, 2017, p. 64). Based on the websites description, Global Girls is focused on
empowering members through a variety of activities, group discussions, and guest speakers
(EMNC, 2018), all of which, it could be argued, “… help members to overcome restrictive
life narratives and social constructions of reality that not only are negative, but keep
members oppressed and in low-status positions― (Toseland & Rivas, 2017, p. 64).Articles
about group theory –narrative and constructivist theories-Edmonton Mennonite Centre for
Newcomers. (2018, October 7). Global Girls Program [Web page]. Retrieved from
http://www.emcn.ab.ca/corporate/programs/community/global_girls.htmlEdmonton
Mennonite Centre for Newcomers. (2018, October 7). Agency Vision [Web page]. Retrieved
from http://www.emcn.ab.ca/corporate/vision.html Toseland, R. & Rivas, R. (2017). An
introduction to group work practice (8th ed.) [Kindle version]. Retrieved from
https://www.amazon.ca Taken from: Toseland & Rivas (2012). An Introduction to Group
Work Practice (7th Ed.). Boston: Allyn &Bacon.KRIS YI (1999) Ethnic Identity formation:
From stage theory to constructivist narrative model, Volume 36Ubbink, M. J., & Strydom, H.
(2019). An Empowerment Narrative Leadership Program for Disadvantaged Community.
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