Supporting Families
Published on 24. June 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-137-30644-9 (ISBN)
Description
Through the use of detailed practice examples and case studies, this comprehensive book clearly and succinctly examines the knowledge, skills and attitudes that social workers will require in order to engage and help families experiencing strain in a multitude of different situations.
Reviews / Votes
From the first chapter this book offers an honest and clear approach to work with families ... This book is never simplistic but is clear and well researched, tackling complex ideas and explaining and exploring them with clarity. * Maggie Jackson, Teesside University, England *More details
Series
Edition
1st ed. 2090
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
291 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-137-30644-9 (9781137306449)
DOI
10.1057/978-1-137-30645-6
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Terrence O'Sullivan is an experienced practitioner, academic and researcher in the field of social work. He is the author of Decision Making in Social Work, as well as numerous journal articles on social work theory and practice. He has worked with families throughout his career and, at present, is a Visiting Fellow at the University of Lincoln, UK.
Content
Preface.- 1. Helping Families.- 2. Understanding Families.- 3. Families under Strain.- 4. Being Supportive.- 5. Supportive Interventions.- 6. Working Collaboratively.- 7. Remaining Vigilant.- 8. Supportive Supervision.