Assessment and Intervention in Social Work: Preparing for Practice (Beckett Chris)(Paperback)

Assessment and Intervention in Social Work: Preparing for Practice (Beckett Chris)(Paperback)

Chris Beckett′s new book on assessment and intervention in social work practice covers the core topics for qualifying social work students. This text provides a thorough understanding of the issues and skills essential for effective practice. Each of the nine chapters defines a key concept,

Values and Ethics in Social Work (Beckett Chris)(Paperback)

An awareness of one's own ethical assumptions and how these inform everyday practice is crucial for all student social workers. Social workers who genuinely wish to do the right thing by their services users have no alternative but to constantly think and rethink the principles and assumptions that

Social Work Practice: Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Review (Parker Jonathan)(Paperback)

Providing students with a complete foundation of knowledge and understanding for each process, this step-by-step guide will introduce them to the four main aspects of social work practice, and help them to apply theory to practice across settings and service user

Essential Theory for Social Work Practice (Beckett Chris)(Paperback)

Focusing on what students really need to know, this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students′ training, demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their application to real-life practice. Multiple case studies highlight applied theory in different practice

Social Work Practice: Concepts, Processes, and Interviewing (Bogo Marion)(Paperback)

Social Work Practice synthesizes the latest theories and research findings in social work and related fields and demonstrates how this information is used in working with clients. Because the interview is the medium in which much of social work practice takes place, learning the processes and

Social Work Ethics: Politics, Principles and Practice (Clark Chris)(Paperback)

This book offers a critical introduction to professional ethics for social workers. It recognises that social work is largely a state sponsored activity and therefore poses issues in political theory. The traditional values and rules of practice ethics are explained using plentiful examples. The

Social Work: From Assessment to Intervention (Heslop Philip)(Paperback)

This book equips readers with the essential knowledge and skills to undertake effective assessments and appropriate interventions with confidence. In part one the authors unpick exactly what assessment is, outline the assessment toolkit, apply this to practice and discuss the ins and outs of the

Social Work Theory and Practice (Deacon Lesley)(Paperback)

Social Work Theory and Practice helps readers understand how theory impacts and informs social work practice across a range of contexts and different service user groups. This helpful resource begins by briefly setting the context, introducing readers to the importance of social work theory and its

Developing Skills and Knowledge for Social Work Practice (Rogers Michaela)(Paperback)

Ethical Decisions for Social Work Practice: Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series (Dolgoff Ralph)(Paperback)

ETHICAL DECISIONS FOR SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE will help you recognize ethical issues and dilemmas, reason carefully about ethical issues, clarify your ethical aspirations at the level demanded by the profession, and achieve a more ethical stance in your practice. It places ethical decision making

Social Work Pocket Guide to...: Reflective Practice (Siobhan Maclean)(Paperback)

The Social Work Pocket Guide to Reflective Practice summarises theory and research in an accessible way and offers practical suggestions for skill

Self-Neglect: A Practical Approach to Risks and Strengths Assessment (Britten Shona)(Paperback)

A practical intervention framework and guide in Risks & Strengths Assessment in self-neglect for support staff who are working with adults who self-neglect or may be at risk of self-neglecting in the

Learning and Teaching in Social Work Practice (Beverley Audrey)(Paperback)

Learning on practice placement is a crucial part of social work education at pre-qualifying level and plays an increasingly central role in professional development. This new text provides students, practitioners and their assessors with an understanding of: how people learn best in the workplace;

Social Work and Disability (Simcock Peter)(Paperback)

Social Work and Disability offers a contemporary and critical exploration of social work practice with people with physical and sensory impairments, an area that has previously been marginalized within both practice and academic literature. It explores how social work practice can, and indeed does,

Understanding and Managing Parental Alienation: A Guide to Assessment and Intervention (Haines Janet)(Paperback)

In Understanding and Managing Parental Alienation: A Guide to Assessment and Intervention, Janet Haines, Mandy Matthewson and Marcus Turnbull offer a comprehensive analysis of contemporary understanding of parental alienation. Grounded in recent scientific advances, this is the first book of its

Social Work Practice and Intellectual Disability: Working to Support Change (Bigby Christine)(Paperback)

A concise introduction to the knowledge, values and skills required for effective practice in the field of intellectual disability, this book covers the key topics including changing definitions, core tasks in working with clients and the values of participation and inclusion. Illustrated with

Motivational Interviewing in Social Work Practice, Second Edition (Hohman Melinda)(Paperback)

The definitive text on motivational interviewing (MI) written by and for social workers has now been updated and expanded with 60% new material, including a revised conceptual framework, cutting-edge applications, and enhanced pedagogical features. Melinda Hohman and her associates demonstrate what

Early Numeracy: Assessment for Teaching and Intervention (Wright Robert J.)(Paperback)

The assessment tools in this revised edition help teachers identify children′s difficulties and misconceptions and become more skilled and confident in planning programs for intervention and monitoring children′s

Social Work and Disasters: A Handbook for Practice (Alston Margaret)(Paperback)

Disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity across the world, causing significant destruction to individuals and communities. Yet many social workers are ill-prepared for the demands of this field of practice. This book discusses the role of social workers in disaster work, including in

Complexity in Social Work (Hood Rick)(Paperback)

Complexity lies at the heart of social work practice and this book is designed to help students and newly-qualified social workers plan for and manage complex cases in an increasingly complex environment. Split into two parts, this book reflects the journey of qualifying social work students from

Safeguarding in Social Work Practice: A Lifespan Approach (Chisnell Charlotte)(Paperback)

Safeguarding is a serious and complex area of social work, and demonstrating an understanding of important theory, law, policy and skills for practice is essential and it is vital that this understanding extends across the lifespan. This book brings together common safeguarding themes and knowledge

Developing Quality Practice Learning in Social Work - A Straightforward Guide for Practice Educators and Placement Supervisors (Maclean Siobhan)(Spiral bound)

Law in Social Work Practice (Saltzman Andrea)(Paperback)

Written by an author team educated in both the law and social work, this book acquaints readers with major state and federal laws, regulations, and court opinions that directly affect social work practice. LAW IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE, 3rd Edition helps readers understand how to work within the

Making Sense of Theory and Its Application to Social Work Practice (Musson Phil)(Paperback)

How to understand social work theory and apply it to social work