| Description |
xx, 556 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Direct practice in social work -- Values, ethics, and ethical dilemmas -- Theoretical perspectives on direct practice : an overview -- Basic skills for engagement -- Knowledge and skills for assessment -- Knowledge and skills for planning -- Knowledge and skills for intervention -- Development clients' coping skills -- Empowerment and strengths-based practice -- Strengthening family functioning -- Improving group functioning -- Direct practice in the larger environment -- Knowledge and skills for evaluation -- Knowledge and skills of termination |
| Summary |
"This direct practice text offers an introduction to the theories and skills necessary to engage in effective, strengths-based practice. This book weaves diversity and social justice throughout, while demonstrating to students how to make the connection between major theories and real-world situations."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Authors: Scott W. Boyle; Grafton H. Hull, Jr.; Jannah Hurn Mather; Larry Lorenzo Smith; O. William Farley |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 513-531) and indexes |
| Subject |
Social service.
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Social service -- United States.
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Social Welfare.
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Social Work.
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| SUBJECT |
United States. https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014481 |
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United States. https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014481 |
| Author |
Boyle, Scott W.
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| LC no. |
2007049337 |
| ISBN |
9780205569380 |
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0205569382 |
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