Empowering Professionals for Effective Group Work

The Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW), a division of the American Counseling Association, equips helping professionals with essential knowledge and skills to foster ethical and socially just group work practices. Join us in promoting mental health and wellness in diverse communities.

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President's Welcome

A message from Board President, Priscilla Rose Prasath

What's New

Latest News and Events

Stay informed about ASGW's latest happenings and initiatives.

Niloufer Merchant

August 2025

Events

2026 ASGW Conference

New Frontiers in Group Work Practice and Research

Feb 5

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2026

Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago IL

Registration will open shortly. Check back here for updates. Proposal submissions open until August 14th, 2025

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Announcements & Updates

Call for Nominations: Membership Spotlight

Call for Proposals: ASGW 2026 Conference

Honoring Juneteenth: A Time to Reflect, Celebrate, and Grow Together

Call for JSGW Associate Editor

Black Counselors-in-Training Virtual Support Group: Finding Allies and Counterspaces

Creative Therapies in Group Work with Black Clients

Black Counselors-in-Training Virtual Support Group: Dealing with Microaggressions, Racism, and Oppression

Conducting and Publishing Groupwork Research Panel: Insights from ASGW Scholars

ASGW Masterclass Podcast

Episode ASGW011: Dr. Ana Puig

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