Techniques and Guidelines for Social Wor

This unique text emphasizes the many different techniques needed for successful social work practice. Parts I and II provide knowlege, values and competencies for effective social work practice, while Parts III through V contain 144 clear and readable descriptions of practice techniques, presented in a handbook format for convenient accessibility of information. Book Features: One section of Techniques and Guidelines For Social Work Practice is organized for use at each of the five phases of the change process. It addresses both direct and indirect practice activities and supports the CSWE accreditation standards by introducing the generalist perspective to both baccalaureate and master’s-level social work education The book includes: Parts I & II provide a synthesis of prerequisite knowledge, values and competencies for effective social work practice. They include: An overview of the domain of social work The worker merging self with profession The art and science of social work Descriptions of 11 basic social work roles and more than 40 associated functions Discussion of 24 guiding practice principles A brief summary of multiple practice frameworks and approaches frequently used by social workers A review of requirements for evidence-based practice, critical thinking and knowledge of the planned change process Parts III through V contain 144 clear and readable descriptions of practice techniques, presented in a handbook format for convenient accessibility of information Each item (technique or guideline) includes discussion of the practice tool and, when appropriate, useful illustrations of its application Chapter 15 describes approaches specifically tailored for social workers serving 21 different vulnerable populations. This helps sensitize students and new workers to special issues and situations they may encounter An updated list of additional sources of information for each technique or guideline An Instructor's Manual and Test Bank available online This unique text emphasizes the many different techniques needed for successful social work practice. Parts I and II provide knowlege, values and competencies for effective social work practice, while Parts III through V contain 144 clear and readable descriptions of practice techniques, presented in a handbook format for convenient accessibility of information. Book Features: One section of Techniques and Guidelines For Social Work Practice is organized for use at each of the five phases of the change process. It addresses both direct and indirect practice activities and supports the CSWE accreditation standards by introducing the generalist perspective to both baccalaureate and master’s-level social... Read More

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