Techniques And Guidelines For Social Work Practice

Gloria A. Horejsi Charles R. Horejsi Bradford W. Sheafor

ISBN 10: 0205191770 / ISBN 13: 9780205191772

Published by Pearson Education, 1996

pp. xix + 635 Index 4th Edition. Seller Inventory # 2645365726

Synopsis:

This text summarizes and recaps many of the techniques and procedures that social work students have learned in their coursework. Parts I and II of the text summarize the essential foundation elements of social work practice. Parts III and IV then set out 160 techniques and guidelines that can be used by students and new practitioners. Students often keep this text as a reference as they begin their professional practice; Chapter 2, "Merging Person with Profession," particularly addresses establishing oneself in a social work career and successfully managing both work and personal life. New to this edition are sections on working with managed care, battered women, gay, lesbian, or bisexual clients, clients with eating disorders, and clients experiencing grief or loss. Material has been added on cultural competence and macro practice. Also, new to this edition is a printed Instructor's Manual/Test Bank as well as a complete website that includes teaching suggestions.

From the Back Cover: Key Benefit: This book explains the “nuts and bolts” of social work practice by focusing on practice skills and techniques. Key Topics: It provides specific guidance on how to conduct practice activities with various client systems, including individuals, families, small groups, organizations, and communities. Market: Practicing social workers or instructors in the field of social work.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Techniques And Guidelines For Social Work ...
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New
Edition: 4th Edition