Direct practice foundation courses in social work prepare students for every step of the problem-solving process, yet too often emphasize the what and the why of practice at the expense of the how. This practical, easy-to-use, and hands-on guide bridges this gap by illustrating the helping skills that practitioners can actually use to influence people's lives in positive ways. Integrating two major helping models--motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy--it equips students with the techniques and skills necessary for activating client strengths throughout the problem-solving process. Helping Skills for Social Work Direct Practice presents a wealth of sample dialogue, exercises, tips, and do's and don'ts, all designed to encourage learning by doing. This workbook helps make the links between theory and practice with these unique features: - Chapters logically organized by phases of the problem-solving process - Case demonstrations involving a variety of roles, including case manager, crisis intervention counselor, medical social worker, and school social worker - Practice exercises that prompt students to apply and generalize skills to different practice settings and client problems - Exhibits and reflection questions facilitate integration between classroom learning and the internship experience - An online instructor's manual (www.oup.com/us/helpingskills) with detailed answers to discussion questions From the first meeting with clients, to assessment, goal-setting, evaluation, and the ethics that guide the process throughout, this is the nuts-and-bolts guide to helping clients using a strengths-based perspective.
MacDonald ( 1991 ) stated that hospices have allowed the larger health care system to push them into relinquishing their mission of change and force them into being an ancillary service . This is as true of the psychological , social ...
The second edition of this text continues to offer a thoughtful and supportive introduction to the diverse and complex field of people skills, but in extended and updated form.
This book aims to bring order to the diversity of methods which is so typical of social work.
One of the only works in the field to provide a conceptual framework for the dual relationship between practitioner and client, this book provides an in-depth look at the complex forms these relationships take.
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"The introduction provides an orientation to the themes of this book including its educational purposes, the nature of the social worker/client relationship, the role of evidence-based practice in determining practice interventions, and the ...
With over 100,000 copies sold, The Prosperous Coach has helped thousands of coaches and consultants build their businesses by invitation and referral only.
Written by the best-known authors in the field of family and professional collaboration, this practical text instructs teachers and families how to empower, collaborate, and advocate for children with special needs.Families, Professionals, ...