The Structural Approach To Direct Practice In Social Work

Author : Gale Goldberg Wood,Carol T. Tully,Ruth R. Middleman
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-09-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780231507820

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The Structural Approach to Direct Practice in Social Work by Gale Goldberg Wood,Carol T. Tully,Ruth R. Middleman Pdf

This classic text introduces students to the structural approach of social work practice, which assumes that many clients' problems arise from harmful social forces. By focusing on the construction of such realities as poverty, racism, and domestic violence, the structural approach counters the focus on individual change that is so common in our age of managed care and corporatization. For this edition Gale Goldberg Wood and Carol T. Tully have recast the text from the perspective of contemporary social constructionism without altering its main message and organization. They have added six new chapters, covering ethics, the role of the social worker as therapist and community organizer, learning and working within the organization, and the paradigm dilemma. In addition, case studies now include greater detail about the client's social context. Though much has changed since the first edition of this book was published, the need for well-trained, compassionate social workers remains. The Structural Approach to Direct Practice in Social Work continues to be an essential resource for practitioners who wish to help their clients confront oppressive social realities and affect system change through political action.

Author : Colleen Lundy
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781442601079

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Social Work and Social Justice by Colleen Lundy Pdf

"Colleen Lundy has created a wonderful synthesis of social work practice in a social justice context." - Lawrence Shulman, University at Buffalo School of Social Work

Author : Ruth R. Middleman,Gale Goldberg Wood
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0231055099

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Skills for Direct Practice in Social Work by Ruth R. Middleman,Gale Goldberg Wood Pdf

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Author : Robert P. Mullaly
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Social Case Work
ISBN : 0195412451

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Structural Social Work by Robert P. Mullaly Pdf

The need for an alternative to conventional social work is more obvious today than ever before. Given its acceptance of our present social order and its emphasis on reform of the individual and limited social reform, conventional social work appears powerless to deal with the increasing socialproblems that have already overloaded a diminishing welfare state. By continuing to recycle mainstream theories of social work practice that do nothing to change the present order, conventional social work actually contributes to the ideological hegemony of patriarchy, classism, racism and otheroppressive thought structures. The New Structural Social Work reveals the shortcoming of welfare capitalism as a social system and shows how conventional social work has failed to respond to systemic social problems. Mullaly presents a coherent and consistent theory of progressive social work, with oppression as its centralfocus, and examines elements of its political practice. It is shown how this practice is carried out within the social agency, outside the agency, and within the personal lives of structural social workers. This third edition has been extensively revised and updated, and includes.DT an expanded discussion of the political paradigms that influence social work in CanadaDT a new chapter on feminist, antiracist, and postmodernist critiques of the neo-conservative, liberal, social democratic, and Marxist paradigms that dominated the nineteenth and twentieth centuriesDT a new chapter that assesses the influence of the 'Third Way' and the role that social work plays in Third Way jurisdictions such as the UK.DT improved pedagogical aids to make this book more accessible to the mid-level university market.

Author : Paula Allen-Meares,Charles D. Garvin
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 762 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0761914994

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The Handbook of Social Work Direct Practice by Paula Allen-Meares,Charles D. Garvin Pdf

Covers all major topics relevant to clinical social work. Discusses social work practice, multicultural and diversity issues, and research, as well as assessment and measurement.

Author : Nick Coady, PhD,Peter Lehmann, PhD, LCSW,Peter Lehmann, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780826119483

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Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work Practice, Third Edition by Nick Coady, PhD,Peter Lehmann, PhD, LCSW,Peter Lehmann, PhD Pdf

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. The text is grounded in generalist social work principles and values and promotes a problem-solving model of social work practice as a framework for the eclectic use of theory, as well as for integrating the artistic, reflective elements of practice. It provides in-depth coverage of select psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, critical, and postmodern theories. The third edition features a new section on Critical Theories, where a new chapter on Empowerment Theory is included with a completely revised chapter on Feminist Theory. A new chapter on Strengths-based Social Work has been added to the section on meta-theories for social work practice. Other new chapters include Emotion-focused Therapy and Collaborative Therapy. These revisions are based on suggestions from an extensive survey of professors. New to the Third Edition: • A new section on Critical Theories • New chapters on Strengths-based Social Work, Emotion-focused Therapy, Empowerment Theory, and Collaborative Therapy • Updated research on the debate about the importance of theory/technique versus common (e.g., relationship) factors, and on the critique of the empirically supported treatment movement Key Features: • Grounds direct practice firmly in the principles and values of generalist social work • Promotes a problem-solving model of social work as a flexible structure for integrating the eclectic use of theory with the artistic, reflective elementsof practice • Organizes direct practice theories into like groupings and provides an overview of the main characteristics of each grouping • Provides in-depth coverage of topics in a clear, logical, and consistent format • Includes editors and contributors from the U.S. and Canada

Author : Ruth R. Middleman,Gale Goldberg Wood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1974-01-01
Category : Service social
ISBN : 0231037309

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Social Service Delivery by Ruth R. Middleman,Gale Goldberg Wood Pdf

Author : Steven F. Hick,Heather I. Peters,Tammy Corner,Tracy London
Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781551303642

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Structural Social Work in Action by Steven F. Hick,Heather I. Peters,Tammy Corner,Tracy London Pdf

Using concrete examples, this optimistic book illustrates the ways in which structual social work theory is being successfully implemented in social work practice. By providing examples of what does work in structural social work practice, it offers hope to others that this work is not only possible, but that it is happening, it is effective, and the rest of us can do it too.

Author : Colleen Lundy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1442686065

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Social Work, Social Justice & Human Rights by Colleen Lundy Pdf

"Social workers take pride in their commitment to social and economic justice, peace, and human rights and in their responses to related inequalities and social problems. The urgency of this kind of commitment increases as economic globalization, armed conflict, and ecological devastation continue to undermine human rights and the possibilities for social justice. The second edition of this popular social work text more fully addresses social justice and human rights and includes a discussion of the role of social work in promoting peace and responding to the environmental problems facing humanity. New chapters have been added on human rights, social work with immigrants and refugees, social work and mental health, and supporting couples and families. Detailed case studies throughout demonstrate the integration of theory and practice."--Publisher's website.

Author : Peter Lehmann PhD, LCSW
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0826113699

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Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work Practice by Peter Lehmann PhD, LCSW Pdf

Praise for the first edition "Finally, a social work practice text that makes a difference! This is the book that you have wished for but could never find. Although similar to texts that cover a range of practice theories and approaches to clinical practice, this book clearly has a social work frame of reference and a social work identity." --Gayla Rogers, Dean of the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary The major focus of this second edition is the same; to provide an overview of theories, models, and therapies for direct social work practice, including systems theory, attachment theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, the crisis intervention model, and many more. However, this popular textbook goes beyond a mere survey of such theories. It also provides a framework for integrating the use of each theory with central social work principles and values, as well as with the artistic elements of practice. This second edition has been fully updated and revised to include: A new chapter on Relational Theory, and newly-rewritten chapters by new authors on Cognitive-Behavioral Theory, Existential Theory, and Wraparound Services New critique of the Empirically Supported Treatment (EST) movement Updated information on the movement toward eclecticism in counseling and psychotherapy A refined conceptualization of the editors' generalist-eclectic approach

Author : Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1996-03-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780313389382

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Social Work Practice by Bloomsbury Publishing Pdf

Pardeck demonstrates that the ecological approach to social work practice stresses effective intervention, and that effective intervention occurs through not only working with individuals, but also with the familial, social, and cultural factors that impact their social functioning. The power of the ecological approach, through focusing on multiple factors for assessment and intervention, is that it integrates empirically based theories from various fields including social work, psychology, sociology, and anthropology. Pardeck provides an orientation to the role of social work practitioners within the human services. He differentiates the unique contributions of social work and explains them in terms of the needs and goals of an ecological approach to practice. An ecological approach to practice stresses that effective social work intervention occurs through not only working with individuals, but also with the familial, social, and cultural factors that impact their social functioning. The power of the ecological approach, through focusing on multiple factors for assessment and intervention, is that it integrates empirically based theories from various fields including social work, psychology, and anthropology. The book represents an effort to define the goals, commitments, and approaches that have emerged out of the history of social work and to relate them to similar concepts and values that are central to an ecological approach to practice. Three pervasive and unifying themes run through the book. One is the constant commitment to goals of facilitating human development. Pardeck suggests this is a central ethic that defines and distinguishes an ecological approach to social work practice. The second theme is an affirmation of the basic utility of a systems approach in conceptualizing and intervening in human needs, concerns, and problems. The ecological perspective views human beings as social organisms engaged in patterns of relationships that nurture or inhibit this basic humanity. The third theme is an interactionist view of the importance of person-environment fit as a central dynamic in human functioning. The traditional intra-psychic aspects of human behavior have tended to obscure the immense importance of both nurturing and potentially damaging forces at work in the social environment. This volume will be of considerable interest to social work educators and practitioners as well as their research libraries.

Author : Scott W. Boyle,Larry L. Smith,O. William Farley,Grafton H. Hull,Jannah Hurn Mather
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1292041587

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Direct Practice in Social Work by Scott W. Boyle,Larry L. Smith,O. William Farley,Grafton H. Hull,Jannah Hurn Mather Pdf

This highly readable direct practice text offers a practical introduction to the theories and skills necessary to engage in effective, strengths-based practice. Developed specifically to address the issues facing students as they prepare for direct practice in today's world, Direct Practice for Social Work interweaves diversity and social justice throughout the chapters and teaches students how to make the connections between major theories and real-world situations. Written in an engaging style by experienced authors, this text encourages the development of students' critical thinking skills while demonstrating the practical applications of theory. Highlights include chapters opening case studies, numerous case studies in each chapter, and more modeled responses, sample dialogues and exercises than are found anywhere else. Comprehensive coverage of the major theories and adherence to CSWE guidelines make this text an invaluable addition to any professional social work educational or professional library.

Author : Sobia Shaheen Shaikh,Brenda A. LeFrançois,Teresa Macías
Publisher : Fernwood Publishing
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-31T00:00:00Z
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781773635293

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Critical Social Work Praxis by Sobia Shaheen Shaikh,Brenda A. LeFrançois,Teresa Macías Pdf

What we think must inform what we do, argue the editors and authors of this cutting-edge social work textbook. In this innovative, expansive and wide-ranging collection, leading social work thinkers engage with social work traditions to bridge social work theory and practice and arrive at social work praxis: a uniting of critical thought and ethical action. Critical Social Work Praxis is organized into sixteen sections, each reflecting a critical social work tradition or approach. Each section has a theory chapter, which succinctly outlines the tradition’s main concepts or tenets, a praxis chapter, which shows how the theory informs social work practice, and a commentary chapter, which provides a critical analysis of the tensions and difficulties of the approach. The text helps students understand how to extend theory into praxis and gives instructors critical new tools and discussion ideas. This book is the result of decades of experience teaching social work theory and praxis and is a comprehensive teaching and learning tool for the critical social work classroom.

Author : Bradford W. Sheafor,Charles R. Horejsi,Gloria A. Horejsi
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Social Service
ISBN : UOM:49015002797695

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Techniques and Guidelines for Social Work Practice by Bradford W. Sheafor,Charles R. Horejsi,Gloria A. Horejsi Pdf

Author : Maria O'Neil McMahon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015040604087

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The General Method of Social Work Practice by Maria O'Neil McMahon Pdf