Applying Strengths-Based Approaches in Social Work
Policy Press
1st Edition
Published on 30. May 2023
194 pages
978-1-4473-6274-6 (ISBN)
Description
This textbook offers students and practitioners an accessible introduction to strengths-based approaches in Social Work and Social Care practice. Covering the theory and research in support of these approaches, and packed full of case studies, the book will allow readers to develop a critical understanding of how strengths-based approaches work, and how they can be successfully applied in order to improve outcomes for people with lived experience.
Covering the five main models of strengths-based practice, the text presents international research and evidence on the efficacy of each approach, enabling students and practitioners to apply the benefits in their own social work practice. The guide features the perspectives of people with lived experience throughout and includes the following key learning features:
* case studies of best practice;
* points for practice: succinct tips for practitioners and students on practice placement;
* further reading list and resources;
* glossary.
Covering the five main models of strengths-based practice, the text presents international research and evidence on the efficacy of each approach, enabling students and practitioners to apply the benefits in their own social work practice. The guide features the perspectives of people with lived experience throughout and includes the following key learning features:
* case studies of best practice;
* points for practice: succinct tips for practitioners and students on practice placement;
* further reading list and resources;
* glossary.
Reviews / Votes
"is an exceptional read. It is a resource not only for social workers, but for all professionals and services working to support people in their everyday lives. This extraordinary resource brings together some of the most innovative and impactful practices in social work today - and could not be more needed." Journal of Solution Focused Practices "This is a very well-timed book that explores a number of pertinent examples of strengths-based approaches in social work practice, and will be an excellent resource for social work academics and students, and newly qualified and experienced social workers." Lee Sobo-Allen, Leeds Beckett University "Offering welcome relief to the often-negative characterisations of people in social welfare systems, this book provides accessible ways to guard against judgemental, disempowering interactions and nurture relational, energising connections." Gill Buck, University of ChesterMore details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bristol University Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
5 s/w Tabellen
5 Tables, black and white
ISBN-13
978-1-4473-6274-6 (9781447362746)
DOI
https://doi.org/10.51952/9781447362746
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Persons
Deanna Edwards is Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Salford and a Practice Educator.
Kate Parkinson is the Subject Leader for Health and Social Care at the University of Huddersfield.
Kate Parkinson is the Subject Leader for Health and Social Care at the University of Huddersfield.
Content
1. An Introduction to Strengths-Based Approaches: Inclusive and Respectful Practice - Deanna Edwards and Kate Parkinson
2. Theoretical Context for the Strengths-Based Approach - Kate Parkinson and Deanna Edwards
3. Solution-Focused Practice - Guy Shennan
4. Family Group Conferences - Kate Parkinson, Deanna Edwards and Will Golden
5. Signs of Safety - Lauren Bailey and Steve Myers
6. Multisystemic Therapy - Simone Fox, Mhairi Fleming and Anne Edmondson
7. A Narrative Approach to Social Work - Michaela Rogers and Jennifer Cooper
8. Strengths-Based Approaches in Adult Social Care - Sarah Pollock and Alex Withers
9. Strengths-Based Approaches in Mental Health Services - Emily Weygang
10. People With Lived Experience of Strengths-Based Approaches - Deanna Edwards, Kate Parkinson and People With Lived Experience
11. Conclusion - Deanna Edwards and Kate Parkinson
2. Theoretical Context for the Strengths-Based Approach - Kate Parkinson and Deanna Edwards
3. Solution-Focused Practice - Guy Shennan
4. Family Group Conferences - Kate Parkinson, Deanna Edwards and Will Golden
5. Signs of Safety - Lauren Bailey and Steve Myers
6. Multisystemic Therapy - Simone Fox, Mhairi Fleming and Anne Edmondson
7. A Narrative Approach to Social Work - Michaela Rogers and Jennifer Cooper
8. Strengths-Based Approaches in Adult Social Care - Sarah Pollock and Alex Withers
9. Strengths-Based Approaches in Mental Health Services - Emily Weygang
10. People With Lived Experience of Strengths-Based Approaches - Deanna Edwards, Kate Parkinson and People With Lived Experience
11. Conclusion - Deanna Edwards and Kate Parkinson
