Theories for Direct Social Work Practice (with CourseMate, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card) (MindTap Course List) - Softcover

Walsh, Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1285750225 ISBN 13: 9781285750224

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2014

Synopsis

Walsh's concise, comprehensive text covers eleven major clinical practice theories that social workers commonly use in their assessment, planning, and intervention tasks with individuals, families, and groups. The book offers you a broad view of the field of practice, while still providing a close-up view of each theory discussed.

About this title

About the Author:

Joseph Walsh received his MSW and his Ph.D. from Ohio State University. He is Associate Professor of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University and teaches courses in generalist practice, clinical practice, research, and mental and emotional disorders. He has been a direct services practitioner in the field of mental health since 1974, first in a psychiatric hospital and later in community mental health center settings. Joe has provided services to older adult and general outpatient populations, but he specializes in services to people with serious mental illness and their families. He is the author of two other Brooks/Cole texts, CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT WITH PERSONS HAVING MENTAL ILLNESS and THEORIES FOR DIRECT SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE.

Review:

1. Thinking About Theory. 2. A Social Work Perspective on Theory and Practice. 3. Person-Centered Theory. 4. Ego Psychology. 5. The Relational Theories, with a Focus on Object Relations. 6. Family Emotional Systems Theory. 7. Behavior Theory. 8. Cognitive Theory. 9. Structural Family Theory. 10. Solution focused Therapy. 11. Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy. 12. Narrative Theory. 13. Crisis Theory and Intervention.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1285750225
• ISBN 13: 9781285750224
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 416