Full Description
This new and fully updated edition of the best-selling theories text for social workers introduces social work students and practitioners to a wide variety of theories for direct social work practice. Originally edited by Nick Coady and Peter Lehmann, the new edition provides a framework for integrating the use of theory with central social work principles and values combined with artistic elements of practice. Completely updated and reorganized to encompass the latest theories as applied to a generalist mental health practice, the fourth edition brings a fresh perspective with the addition of two new lead editors.
Theoretical Perspective for Direct Social Work Practice: A Generalist-Eclectic Approach is rooted in the generalist-eclectic approach to social work practice, with the contents explored through a problem-solving model facilitating the integration of the artistic and scientific elements of practice. The new edition includes 9 new chapters covering Couples Theory, the Psychodynamic Approach, Dialetical Behavior Therapy, Dialetical Behavior Therapy for the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, Trauma Informed Practice, Motivational Interviewing, Anti-Oppressive Theory, Mindfulness-based Approaches, and EMDR Therapy.
Chapters are consistently organized and include a case study and associated prompts to foster class discussion. Each includes chapter objectives and summaries, tables, and diagrams. A robust instructor package contains a sample syllabus, PowerPoint slides, and exam questions for each chapter. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.
New to the Fourth Edition:
Two new lead editors and new chapter contributors bringing a fresh new perspective to the content
9 brand new chapters covering new and relevant theories and models to ensure readers have all the facts at hand and can easily incorporate theories into their everyday practice
Significantly reorganized to reflect the state of art in social work practice
Key Features:
Chapters are consistently formatted and include a case study with prompts to promote critical thinking and discussion
Chapter objectives and summaries in every chapter reinforce content
Tables illustrate when and why to use a particular theory
Diagrams serve as visual representations of various models
Includes Instructor Package with Sample Syllabus, PowerPoints, and exam questions in each chapter
Contents
An overview of and rationale for a generalist-eclectic approach to direct social work practice
The problem-solving model framework: A framework for integrating the science and art of practice
Critical ecological systems theory
Individual and family development theory
Couples theory and intervention
Strengths-based social work: A social work metatheory to guide the profession
The Psychodynamic Approach
CBT theory and treatment
The crisis intervention model
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder
Trauma informed practice
Client centered theory
Emotion focused theory
Motivational interviewing
Feminist theory
Empowerment theory
Anti-oppressive theory
Narrative approaches
Collaborative- Dialogic therapy
Solution focused therapy
Mindfulness based approaches
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
