Resiliency : an integrated approach to practice, policy, and research / edited by Roberta R. Greene.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Greene, Roberta R. (Roberta Rubin), 1940-

Class of 1891 Department of Arts Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social service--Psychological aspects.

Social service.

Resilience (Personality trait).

Physical Description:

xvii, 351 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : NASW Press, 2001.

Summary:

Special Features- Synthesizes key aspects of resiliency theory and research and applies the concepts to social work practice.- Illustrates resilience-based practice across fields of social work practice using provocative case studies.- Explores answers to critical questions such as what conditions facilitate health and wellness and how people formulate problem-solving strategies.

Contents:

September 11, 2001 xv

1 Human Behavior Theory: A Resilience Orientation / Roberta R. Greene 1

2 Basic Assumptions and Terms / Roberta R. Greene, Ann P. Conrad 29

3 A Social Construct / Roberta R. Greene, Nancy C. Livingston 63

4 Methodological Square Pegs and Theoretical Black Holes / William H. Barton 95

5 Listening to Girls: A Study in Resilience / Marie L. Watkins 115

6 Mental Health: A Shift in Perspective / Robert Blundo 133

7 Toward a Resilience-Based Model of School Social Work: A Turnaround Mentor / Gerald T. Powers 153

8 Physical Health / Joyce Grahl Riley 171

9 Surviving Violence: Resilience in Action at the Micro Level / Nancy R. Williams 195

10 Resilience and Violence at the Macro Level / Irene Queiro-Tajalli, Craig Campbell 217

11 Raising Children in an Oppressive Environment: Voices of Resilient Adults / Roberta R. Greene, Norma J. Taylor, Margaret L. Evans, Linda Anderson Smith 241

12 Older Adults / Judith S. Lewis, Evelyn B. Harrell 277

13 People with Developmental Disabilities / Nancy P. Kropf, Roberta R. Greene 293

14 Social Work Policy / Carol T. Tully 321.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1891 Department of Arts Fund.

ISBN:

0871013509

OCLC:

48435125