This practical book enables students to develop key counselling skills that can help to enhance their practice and help to place the service-user at the centre of the decision making process. Relation
Contemporary Clinical Practice: The Holding Environment Under Assault is devoted to the examination of contemporary social problems and their impact on the clinical process. State-of-the-art psychodyn
Takes them step-by-step through the process, holding their hand through preparation for practice modules and during the course of the placement itself. Focusing on practicalities, knowledge, values an
Takes them step-by-step through the process, holding their hand through preparation for practice modules and during the course of the placement itself. Focusing on practicalities, knowledge, values an
An Introduction to Using Theory in Social Work Practice equips the reader to use fourteen key social work theories to guide each phase of the planned change process, from engagement through to evaluat
An Introduction to Using Theory in Social Work Practice equips the reader to use fourteen key social work theories to guide each phase of the planned change process, from engagement through to evaluat
Lum (California State U.-Sacramento) provides a generalist social work practice process framework delineating culture-common and culture- specific social work principles for the diverse population of
Social Work with Families illustrates how social work practice can identify, utilize, build upon, and reinforce the unique strengths of families to help family systems become more effective in the fac
New edition of a text for social work field instructors. The authors present the ITP loop model of field instruction, collaboration between schools and agencies, the student-field instructor relation
This important new textbook examines the knowledge, skills, and values that underpin current social work. It emphasizes the need for workers to consider their approach to practice and how this may imp
Direct practice foundation courses in social work prepare students for every step of the problem-solving process, yet too often emphasize the what and the why of practice at the expense of the how. Th
Many social work students find studying the law a complex and challenging process. This book helps students gain a strong foothold in understanding aspects of law as applied to social work practice.
Social Work Ethics on the Line discusses social work ethics in-depth and the process of making ethical judgements in social work practice. This much-needed book guides social workers through ethical d
How can we demystify the research process for today’s students? Social Work Research Methods: Learning by Doing instills in students an appreciation for science-informed practice
Self psychology has a particular theoretical and clinical fit with social work practice, enhancing and deepening the treatment process with both children and adults and in individual and family thera
Learning and self-development is a continuous process for social workers, and practitioners must keep abreast of new knowledge, guidance and legislation in order to keep growing professionally. In th
Spirituality often plays a critical role in health and wellness, but the process through which practitioners can identify and use clients' spiritual strengths has not been explored in any detail. To a
Critical thinking as a process can appear formal and academic, far removed from everyday life where decisions have to be taken quickly in less than ideal conditions. Now more than ever, though, it is
