Full Description
First published in 1974, Turner's Social Work Treatment remains the most popular and trusted compendium of theories available to social work students and practitioners. It explores the full range of theoretical approaches that drive social work treatment and knowledge development, from psychoanalysis to crisis intervention. A treasure trove of practice knowledge, the text equips professionals with a broad array of theoretical approaches, each of which shine a spotlight on a different aspect of the human condition. Emphasizing the importance of a broad-based theoretical approach to practice, it helps readers avoid the pitfalls of becoming overly identified with a narrow focus that limits their understanding of clients and their contexts.
This sweeping overview of the field untangles the increasingly complex problems, ideologies, and value sets that define contemporary social work practice. The result is an essential A-to-Z reference that charts the full range of theoretical approaches available to social workers, regardless of their setting or specialty.
Contents
PART 1: Social Work Treatment: Interlocking Theoretical Approaches
1. Interlocking Theories with Practice
PART 2: Person in Environment Perspectives
2. Psychoanalytic Theory
3. Relational Social Work: A Psychosocial Perspective
4. Attachment Theory
5. Problem Solving Theory
6. Social Learning Theory
7. The Life Model of Social Work Practice
8. Client-Centered Theory and Humanistic Theories
9. The Strengths Perspective
10. Biopsychosocialspiritual Model
11. Trauma-Informed Social Work Practice and Complex Trauma Theories
PART 3: Critical and Structural Change Perspectives
12. General Systems Theory
13. Oppression Theory and Anti-Oppressive Practice
14. Fourth Wave Feminist Social Work
15. Critical Race Theory
16. Historical Trauma Theory and Social Work
17. Cultural Humility in Social Work Practice
18. Critical Disability Theory
19. Human Rights Approach
PART 4: Specialized Practice and Interventions
20. Macro Social Work Practice
21. Social Work Theory for Crisis, Disaster, and Trauma
22. Mentalization Practice
23. Task-Centered Social Work
24. Cognitive Behavior Theory and Social Work Practice
25. Mindfulness-Based Practice
26. Spirituality and Social Work Practice
27. Dialectical Behavior Therapy
28. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
29. Gestalt Therapy and Other Experiential Interventions
30. Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
31. Motivational Interviewing
32. Family Systems Practice
33. Psychoeducation with Families in Social Work Practice
34. Solution Focused Brief Therapy
35. Narrative Theory and Social Work Treatment
PART 5: Cross-Cutting Practices and Innovations in Practice Delivery
36. The Future of Social Work and Concluding Thoughts
