Relational theory for social work practice : a feminist perspective / Sharon Freedberg.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Freedberg, Sharon, 1947-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social case work.

Physical Description:

xiii, 105 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2009.

Summary:

Relational Theory for Social Work Practice introduces social workers to the burgeoning feminist scholarship on relational theories and the practical application of these theories with diverse populations. It emphasizes the practical application of the basic relational concepts in a readable and comprehensive way, developing an approach to practice that is useful for both male and female social workers and clients.

Relational theory argues that the fundamental feature of healthy human development is the ability to form connections through relationships. Within this perspective, growth is seen as occurring within relationships rather than apart from them. Relational theory from a feminist perspective brings together two disciplines which share the view that connection and affiliative needs are crucial to the development of self.

Full case studies viewed through a feminist lens are integrated throughout the book. This work builds explicitly on the professional foundation of social work: mission, theory, practice skills, ethics, and values. Helpful pedagogical features include a list of best practices for the social worker and a relational questionnaire. It will be of interest to students, researchers, and professionals of social work.

Contents:

The history of social work through a relational lens

Relational theory in a nutshell

The client-worker relationship

Relational theory and empathy : a feminist perspective

Assessment and intervention : a relational point of view

Ethics and values : a relational perspective.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [93]-100) and index.

ISBN:

9780789012630

0789012634

9780789012647

0789012642

OCLC:

212908742