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Direct Social Work Practice : Theory and Skills by Dean H. Hepworth, Jo Ann Larsen and Ronald H. Rooney (2001, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWadsworth

ISBN-100534368387

ISBN-139780534368388

eBay Product ID (ePID)211770

Product Key Features

Number of Pages688 Pages

Publication NameDirect Social Work Practice : Theory and Skills

LanguageEnglish

SubjectSocial Work, General, Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities

Publication Year2001

TypeTextbook

AuthorDean H. Hepworth, Jo Ann Larsen, Ronald H. Rooney

Subject AreaSocial Science, Education

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight45.7 Oz

Item Length9.4 in

Item Width8.7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number6

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2001-037317

Dewey Edition20

ReviewsI would definitely adopt this publication. I have used the two previous editions and have been very satisfied. This edition is stronger than the previous two. I like the comprehensiveness, clarity, and detail, along with the use of the most current sources of information to keep the information timely. I have not seen a stronger text for Direct Practice during my 20 years in the field of social work., This edition is rich in content preparing students for contemporary practice; it meets many of CSWE's curricular standards. The material on culturally competent practice woven throughout the book is extremely valuable to both students and teachers, as in the inclusion of newer practice models and approaches (cognitive, strength, social skills, stress management)). I find this edition to be more tightly organized. Thank you for the opportunity to preview the text's newest edition. I look forward to using it with future classes!

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal361.3/2

Table Of ContentPart I. Introduction. 1. The Challenges of Social Work. 2. Direct Practice: Domain, Philosophy, and Roles. 3. Overview of the Helping Process. 4. Operationalizing the Cardinal Social Work Values. Part II. Exploring, Assessing, And Planning. 5. Relationship-Building Skills: Communicating with Empathy and Authenticity. 6. Verbal Following, Exploring, and Focusing Skills. 7. Eliminating Counterproductive Communication Patterns. 8. Multidimensional Assessment. 9. Assessing Intrapersonal and Environmental Systems. 10. Assessing Family Functioning in Diverse Family and Cultural Contexts. 11. Forming and Assessing Social Work Groups. 12. Negotiating Goals and Formulating a Contract. Part III. The Change-Oriented Phase. 13. Planning and Implementing Change-Oriented Strategies. 14. Enhancing Clients' Problem Solving, Social Skills, Assertiveness, and Stress Management. 15. Developing Resources, Planning & Advocacy as Intervention Strategies. 16. Enhancing Family Relationships. 17. Intervening in Social Work Groups. 18. Additive Empathy, Interpretation, and Confrontation. 19. Managing Individual and Family Barriers to Change. Part IV. The Termination Phase. 20. The Final Phase: Termination.

SynopsisThis text prepares social work students for effective work in the field through proven learning experiences that are as close to real-life practice as they can get from a textbook. The book has long been praised for the rigor of its theory. It is regarded as the classic and best source for helping students learn direct social work practice skills. The book integrates the major theories and skills that direct social work practitioners need to understand and master. 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); and Part Four clarifies the termination phase of direct practice.

LC Classification NumberHV40.H53 2002