A conceptual and practical presentation of the strengths perspective in social work. Part of the Advancing Core Competencies Series, a unique series that helps students taking advanced social work courses apply CSWE's core competencies and practice behaviours examples to specialised fields of practice. The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice , 6th edition, presents both conceptual and practical elements of the strengths perspective - from learning about and practicing the strengths perspective to using the strengths perspective with older adults, the chronically ill, and substance abusers. Many of the chapters address recent events -from the tragic shooting in Tucson to the uprisings in the Middle East. Each chapter begins with a section from an expert in the field. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience--for you and your students. Here's how: Improve Critical Thinking - Each chapter contains four critical thinking questions and two short essay questions that require the reader to apply key concepts. Engage Students - Extensive case examples keep students interested and help them see a connection between theory and practice. Explore Current Issues - Three new chapters have been added to reflect the most current knowledge in the field. Apply CSWE Core Competencies - The text integrates the 2008 CSWE EPAS, with critical thinking questions and practice tests to assess student understanding and development of competencies and practice behaviours.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pearson Education
ISBN-10
0205011543
ISBN-13
9780205011544
eBay Product ID (ePID)
44402385
Product Key Features
Author
Dennis Saleebey
Publication Name
Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Series
Advancing Core Competencies Ser.
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.1in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
7.4in
Item Weight
21.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Hv41.S827 2013
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
6
Table of Content
Chapter 1: Introduction: Power in the People Chapter 2: Learning and Practicing the Strengths Perspective: Stepping Out of Comfortable Mind-Sets Chapter 3: Integrating the Core Competencies in Strengths-Based, Person-Centered Practice: Clarifying Purpose and Reflecting Principles Chapter 4: Chronic Illness and Spiritual Transformation Chapter 5: The Strengths Approach to Practice: Beginnings Chapter 6: Human Rights and Sexual Orientation Chapter 7: The Strengths Perspective in Criminal Justice Chapter 8: "Knowing" the Effectiveness of Strengths-Based Case Management with Substance Abusers Chapter 9: The Strengths Model with Older Adults: Critical Practice Components Chapter 10: Assessing Strengths: Identifying Acts of Resistance to Violence and Oppression Chapter 11: A Shift in Thinking: Influencing Social Workers' Beliefs About Individual and Family Resilience in an Effort to Enhance Well-Being and Success for All Chapter 12: Animating Hope: An Essential Ingredient of Strengths-Based Practice Chapter 13: Exploring the True Nature of Internal Resilience: A View from the Inside Out Chapter 14: Poverty Through the Lens of Economic Human Rights Chapter 15: The Strengths Perspective: Possibilities and Problems