Social Work Practice with Families uses resiliency-a strength-based perspective-to frame a collaborative approach to assessment and treatment with families. In so doing, the text aims to help practitioners select a therapeutic model that effectively assists in addressing risk factors and promoting important resources. The book provides clear examples of the elements in a strength-affirming assessment and engagement process, discusses resiliency in terms of families belonging to various cultural groups and family structures, and identifies resiliency issues and implications for practice with families facing major problems. Including current evaluation research from the United States, Canada, and around the globe, the text serves as a helpful resource to undergraduate and graduate social work students and practitioners.
In this " juvenalization of poverty " preschoolers are the poorest Americans ( Gustavsson and Segal 1994 : 59 ) . According to the 2000 census , one in five ( 19.7 percent ) of children under five are poor ( Children's Defense Fund 2001 ) ...
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Rogers and Vismara (2008) conducted a review of the last 10 years of research on autism interventions according to the American Psychological Association's Task Force 12 Criteria (Chambless & Hollon, 1998). None were concluded to be ...
Reading this book will not only give readers the tools to work effectively with individuals and families, but also develop their skills in evidence informed practice.
Francis K. O. Yuen Family health social work practice emphasizes the attainment of the holistic wellbeing of a family system and its members. Family health is “manifested by the development of, and continuous interaction among, ...
This essential textbook is especially designed for practitioners studying at this level. Accessible and thorough, the text focuses on a mixture of conceptual and organisational topics, skills, law, policy and key practice issues.
This text offers a strong, culturally competent approach to social work practice for African American families that takes into consideration the latest policies, programs, and demographic changes.
Ferguson, H (1990) Rethinking child protection practices: a case for history. In Violence Against Children Study Group (eds), Taking Child Abuse Seriously. London: Unwin Hyman. Ferguson, H(2005) Blame culture in child protection.
This book will provide you with the initial developing knowledge and skills needed to practice ethically and effectively with children and families.
Written in a lively and engaging style, students and newly qualified social workers will find this book provides a helpful introduction to children and families local authority social work as it exists today.