Psychopathology
A Competency-based Treatment Model for Social Workers
Published on 1. June 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
500 pages
978-0-534-54210-8 (ISBN)
Description
This ground-breaking text features information outlining the competency-based model for psychopathology, including cases illustrating the model in action. It also presents strategies for building on clients' strengths and resilience and offers insights to social workers regarding their role in working with the mentally ill. As the text takes an ecological perspective approach, it captures a holistic perspective on the factors that impact behavior. The text also features appropriate treatment techniques that reflect social work values and ethics. Finally, this treatment book takes on a theme of professional competency, focusing on measurable outcomes in managed care settings--showing how a practitioner's intervention has been effective and efficient.
Reviews / Votes
1. An Introduction to the Competency-Based Model. 2. Counseling and Social Work Theories and Methods Supporting Competency-Based Practice. 3. Cognitive Disorders: Delirium and Dementia. 4. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders. 5. Mood Disorders. 6. Anxiety Disorders. 7. Somatoform, Factitious, and Malingering Disorders. 8. Dissociative Disorders. 9. Eating Disorders. 10. The Personality Disorders. 11. Substance-related Disorders.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
681 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-534-54210-8 (9780534542108)
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Persons
Marilyn Zide was a professor at Barry University, where she taught full time. In addition, she maintained a private practice and also provided agency-based consultation and training workshops in her areas of expertise which included solution-focused therapy, cultural diversity/sensitivity, and bereavement group-work. Susan W. Gray has been a member of the Barry University faculty since 1980. She earned a BA from Caldwell College for Women, an MSW at Rutgers University, an Ed.D. at Nova Southeastern University, and an MBA and Ph.D. from Barry University. Dr. Gray is a licensed clinical social worker and brings to Barry a diverse clinical practice background. Her professional interests include clinical supervision, licensure and professional regulation, community mental health, and professional practice in rural areas.
Content
1. An Introduction to the Competency-Based Model. 2. Counseling and Social Work Theories and Methods Supporting Competency-Based Practice. 3. Cognitive Disorders: Delirium and Dementia. 4. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders. 5. Mood Disorders. 6. Anxiety Disorders. 7. Somatoform, Factitious, and Malingering Disorders. 8. Dissociative Disorders. 9. Eating Disorders. 10. The Personality Disorders. 11. Substance-related Disorders.