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Theoretical perspectives for direct social work practice : a generalist-eclectic approach / editors, Nick Coady, Peter Lehmann.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Social case work.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (477 pages)
- Edition:
- Third edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, New York : Springer Publishing Company, 2016.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This expanded third edition of a popular textbook provides a completely revised and updated overview of the theories, models, and therapies that inform direct social work practice.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Share Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work Practice: A Generalist-Eclectic Approach, Third Edition
- Part I: The Generalist-Eclectic Approach
- Chapter 1: An Overview of and Rationale for a Generalist-Eclectic Approach to Direct Social Work Practice
- Elements of the Generalist Perspective that are Central to Our Generalist-Eclectic Approach
- Distinctive Aspects of Our Generalist-Eclectic Approach
- An Overview of Eclecticism
- Approaches to Eclecticism
- Relationship-Based Theoretical Eclecticism: Our Approach
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 2: The Science and Art of Direct Practice: An Overview of Theory and of a Reflective, Intuitive-Inductive Approach to Practice
- General Functions and Levels of Abstraction of Theory
- Major Classifications of Mid-Level Direct Practice Theories
- An Artistic, Reflective, Intuitive-Inductive Approach to Practice
- Note
- Chapter 3: The Problem-Solving Model: A Framework for Integrating the Science and Art of Practice
- Early Development: Perlman's Problem-Solving Model
- Later Development: The Extension of the Problem-Solving Model to Generalist Social Work Practice
- Problem Solving: A Framework for Integrating the Scientific and Artistic Elements of Practice
- The Phases of the Problem-Solving Model
- Part II: Metatheories for Direct Social Work Practice
- Chapter 4: Critical Ecological Systems Theory
- Ecological Systems Theory as a Longstanding Perspective for Social Work
- Basic Concerns About Ecological Systems Theory
- Case Example
- Critical Ecosystems Theory with a More Detailed Reference to the Case
- The Ecomap: A Tool for Analysis
- Notes
- Chapter 5: Individual and Family Development Theory.
- Individual Development Theory
- Stages of Moral Development
- Family Development Theory
- Implications and Tools for Practice
- Chapter 6: Strengths-Based Social Work: A Social Work Metatheory to Guide the Profession
- An Overview of SBSW
- History of Understanding and Using Human Strengths
- Central Theoretical Constructs in SBSW
- Major Tenets of SBSW
- Compatibility with the Generalist-Eclectic Approach
- Compatibility with the Code of Ethics
- From Theory to Practice: Strengths-Based Social Work in the Phases of Helping
- Critiques of SBSW
- Part III: Mid-Level Theories for Direct Social Work Practice
- Section A: Psychodynamic Theories
- Chapter 7: Attachment Theory
- Chapter 8: Relational Theory
- Chapter 9: Self Psychology Theory
- Section B: Cognitive Behavioral Theories
- Chapter 10: Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Treatment
- Chapter 11: The Crisis Intervention Model
- Chapter 12: The Task-Centered Model
- Section C: Humanistic Theories
- Chapter 13: Client-Centered Theory
- Chapter 14: Existential Theory
- Chapter 15: Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Section D: Critical Theories
- Chapter 16: Feminist Theories
- Chapter 17: Empowerment Theory
- Section E: Postmodern Theories
- Chapter 18: Narrative Therapies
- Chapter 19: Collaborative Therapy
- Chapter 20: Solution-Focused Therapy
- Part IV: Summary and Conclusion
- Chapter 21: Revisiting the Generalist-Eclectic Approach
- The Usefulness of Conceptualizing Levels and Classes of Theory to Facilitate Eclecticism
- The Compatibility of the Direct Practice Theories with the Generalist-Eclectic Approach
- Revisiting the Importance of the Problem-Solving Model as a Framework for Integrating the Artistic and Scientific Approaches to Practice.
- Challenges for Generalist-Eclectic Direct Social Work Practice
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 0-8261-1948-4
- 9780826119483
- OCLC:
- 948779540
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