A Textbook of Social Work

ISBN-13: 9780415347211 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 448 str.

Brian Sheldon

Opis

Where did professional social work originate from? How effective are social work interpretations in the lives of vulnerable people? This book provides a discussion of social work practice and its evidence-base. It strikes a balance between the need for social workers to understand the social, economic, psychological and interpersonal factors.

Spis treści

Part 1: The history and development of social work  1. A Brief History of Social Work  2. Theory and Practice in Social Work  3. General Trends from Studies of the Effectiveness of Social Work  4. Evidence-based Practice  Part 2: Social Work Methods and Approaches, including assessment procedures  5. Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation  6. Social Casework and Task-Centered Casework  7. Cognitive-Behavioural Approaches  8. Systemic Approaches, Including Family Therapy    9. Social Work and Community Work  Part 3: Client groups  10. Social Work with Children and Families  11. Social Work with Looked After Children  12. Social Work with Young Offenders  13. Social Work and Mental Health 14. Social Work with People with Disabilities  15. Social Work with Older People