
Direct Social Work Practice
Theory and Skills
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
7th Edition
Published on 1. July 2005
Book
Hardback
704 pages
978-0-534-64458-1 (ISBN)
Description
Through proven learning experiences that are as close to real-life practice as can be obtained from a book, "Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills" prepares social work students for effective work in the field. Many of the case examples are drawn from social work practitioners as well as the authors' own practice situations. Long praised for its appropriate level of rigor, the book integrates the major theories and skills that direct social work practitioners need to understand and master - thus giving the book its reputation as the classic source for helping students learn direct practice skills. Consisting of four parts, the book begins by identifying the mission of social work, its values, and knowledge base. The authors then differentiate generalist from direct practice and explore roles of direct practitioners. Common elements amongst diverse theorists are then examined while key intervention strategies and various client population and practice settings are presented.
Specifically, Part One provides the foundational/values and knowledge base material; Part Two is devoted to the beginning phase of the helping process; Part Three addresses the middle phase (goal attainment strategies), discussing four intervention approaches; and Part Four clarifies the termination phase of direct practice.
Specifically, Part One provides the foundational/values and knowledge base material; Part Two is devoted to the beginning phase of the helping process; Part Three addresses the middle phase (goal attainment strategies), discussing four intervention approaches; and Part Four clarifies the termination phase of direct practice.
More details
Edition
7th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 254 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-534-64458-1 (9780534644581)
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Previous edition
Book
12/1992
4th Edition
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
€95.51
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