Direct social work practice: theory and skills

DIRECT SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE: THEORY AND SKILLS, 9E, International Edition prepares you for effective real-world practice. Packed with case examples, illustrations, and proven learning experiences from the authors as well as other social work practitioners, the book integrates the major theories and skills thatdirect social work practitioners need to understand and master, earning the book its reputation as the classic source for helping students learn direct practice skills. Furthermore, as part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, the ninth edition is completely up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Video demonstrations are available on the optional CourseMate website and ensure student learning experiences are as close to real life as possible. INDICE: Part I: INTRODUCTION TO DIRECT SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE. 1. Social Work Challenges. 2. The Domain, Philosophy, and Roles of Direct Practice. 3. Helping Process Overview. 4. The Cardinal Social Work Values. Part II: PLANNING, EXPLORING, AND ASSESSING. 5. Empathy and Authenticity: The Building Blocks of Communication. 6. The Skills of Verbal Following, Exploring, and Focusing. 7. Avoiding Counterproductive Communication Patterns. 8. Assessment: Problems and Strengths. 9. Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and Environmental Factors in Assessment. 10. Assessment: Family Functioning in Diverse Family and Cultural Contexts. 11. Social Work Groups: Formation and Assessment. 12. Goal Development and Contract Formulation. Part III: THE CHANGE-ORIENTED PHASE. 13. Change-Oriented Strategies: Planning and Implementation. 14. Intervention Strategies: Developing Resources, Organizing, Planning, and Advocacy. 15. Improving Relationships and Family Functioning. 16. Social Work Group Interventions. 17. Confrontation, Interpretation, and Additive Empathy. 18. The Management of Barriers to Change. Part IV: THE FINAL PHASE. 19. Evaluation and Termination.

• ISBN: 978-1-133-35493-2
• Editorial: Wadsworth
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 676
• Fecha Publicación: 10/06/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés