Grace Coyle

Prof. Grace Longwell Coyle, an authority on group social work, died of a heart attack last night at Lakeside Hospital. She was 69 years old.

Grace Longwell Coyle (1892–1962) was a highly influential American thinker in the area of social work with groups. She wrote important books on the subject, and

Known for her development of the scientific approach to group work practice. Her writings and speeches contributed to the acceptance of group work as a social

Grace Coyle was the president of the National Conference of Social Work in 1940, the president of the American Association of Social Workers in

Grace Coyle is known for her development of the scientific approach to group work practice. Her work, teaching, and writing experiences were related to her

Coyle, Grace Longwell (22 March 1892-8 March 1962), sociologist, author, and educator, specialized in social reform through group activity.

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Grace Longwell Coyle was the first social work educator to develop a scientific approach to group work practice. Born in North Adams,