Social work processes

Social work processes

This comprehensive standard text has been updated to include extensive use of web-based resources and incorporated evidence-based and strengths-oriented perspectives. The book's conceptual framework supports, encourages and organises still development and skill teaching in a diversity of settin...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Compton, Beulah (Author), Cournoyer, Barry (Author), Galaway, Burt (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Belmont, California : Brooks/Cole, Cencage Learning , c2005
Subjects:
Social case work
Social case work > United States
Social service
Social service > United States
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The ecosystem perspective and the use of knowledge
  • 3. Problem solving : a process for social work practice
  • 4. Client-worker partnership
  • 5. Authority for social work practice
  • 6. Ethical practice
  • 7. Relationship in social work practice
  • 8. Engaging potential clients
  • 9. Communicating across cultures
  • 10. Assessment
  • 11. The service agreement
  • 12. Intervention methods to mobilize client power
  • 13. Case management and formal social support
  • 14. Mobilizing informal social support
  • 15. Building helping communities
  • 16. Teamwork for social work practice
  • 17. Evaluating practice
  • 18. Endings in social work
  • 19. Self-care

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