Remembering Norma (In Memory of Norma C. Lang, 1927–2012)

Abstract

This tribute to Norma Lang, who died on June 26, 2012, recognizes her contributions to the field of social work and, especially, to social work with groups. Although Lang was a very private person who would not have approved of a tribute, she would have been pleased that a group effort contributed to this article. The group, dubbed the “Toronto Five” by coauthor Patricia Moffat, describes Dr. Norma C. Lang as a matriarch in the social work profession—a complex, strong, capable, and independent pillar with an incredible way of caring for us.

Keywords:

• Norma C. Lang
• social work with groups
• group work history
• group work education
• Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups
• AASWG