Case studies in social work practice / edited by Craig Winston LeCroy.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

LeCroy, Craig Winston.

Series:

New York Academy of Sciences

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social service--United States--Case studies.

Social service.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (433 p.)

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Now in its third edition, this popular and student-friendly text enlightens students to the day-to-day practice of real social workers and helps them integrate theory and practice. Each of the book's nine sections begins with an overview section, followed by a number of case studies, each representing a particular context and environment that social work students may encounter in the field. This collection of case studies vividly illustrates what social work looks like in a variety of settings and practice arenas.

Contents:

Case Studies in Social Work Practice; Contents; Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) and Case Studies Crosswalk; Case Study Topic Areas Matrix; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Editor; Contributors; Part I Case Studies in Generalist Practice; Case Study 1-1 Using the Ecological Model in Generalist Practice: Life Transitions in Late Adulthood; Using the Ecological Model to Guide Practice: A Team Approach; Conclusions; References; Case Study 1-2 Finding Resources: Case Management With Childhood Chronic Illness; References

Case Study 1-3 A Strengths-Focused Approach to Community DevelopmentWhen We Only Look at the Problems; We Miss Seeing the Strengths; The Community Context; Sandstone Neighborhood Project-First Contact; The First 6 Months; The Second 6 Months; A Self-Actualizing Community; Looking Back: Jasmine's Story; Summary; References; Part II Case Studies in Integrating Theory and Practice; Case Study 2-1 Social Work Practice From an Ecological Perspective; Theoretical Perspective; Practice Principles and Guidelines; Preparatory; Initial: Getting Started; Ongoing: Working Toward Goals

Ending: Bringing the Shared Work and the Relationship to a CloseCase Example; Initial Phase: Getting Started; References; Case Study 2-2 Social Learning Theory in the Treatment of Phobic Disorders; Social Learning Theory in the Treatment of Phobic Disorders; Conceptual Framework; The Treatment Process; Conclusions; References; Case Study 2-3 Relational Theory With a Young Adult Experiencing Interpersonal Problems; Relational Theory; The Client; The Presenting Problems; The Client's Personal History; My Diagnostic Impressions; Intervention; Intervention Summary; References

Case Study 2-4 Using a Family Systems Approach With the Adoptive Family of a Child With Special NeedsThe Family; The Presenting Situation; Joining the Family System; Assessing Family System Dynamics; Strengthening the Adult Partner Subsystem; The Impact of Adoption on the Family System; Helping the Family System Incorporate a New Member; Strategies to Strengthen the Parental Subsystem; Addressing Individual Member Concerns From a Family Systems Perspective; Conclusion; References; Part III Case Studies in Child and Family Welfare

Case Study 3-1 Clinical Social Work in an Interdisciplinary Team: An Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry CaseCrisis of Disclosure; Background; Team Treatment Goals and Interventions; Role of the Social Worker; Family Interventions; Conclusions; Case Study 3-2 Family Drug Court; References; Case Study 3-3 Child Welfare Supervision Case Study; The Three Functions of Social Work Supervision; Child Welfare Supervision; Case Study; References; Case Study 3-4 Challenging the Tradition: In Some Families, Violence Is a Way of Life; A Surprise Call; Challenging the Family's Values; Phase Two

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Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-118-41622-8

1-118-41899-9

OCLC:

855491810