Clinical Social Work Practice: An Integrated Approach - Hardcover

Cooper, Marlene; Lesser Ph.D., Joan Granucci

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205308562 ISBN 13: 9780205308569

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

A primary text for the advanced practice course at the core of the MSW curriculum, this textbook teaches students how to integrate theory and practice on multiple levels.

Building on the foundation or generalist year, this student-friendly text includes historical content, assessment within a theoretical framework that considers the use of DSM-IV and the mental status exam, a walkthrough of a clinical interview and the stages of treatment, eight chapters on models of treatment, and a chapter on research and practice evaluation. The chapter on developing the psychosocial study includes a model that walks the student through the process.

Case studies are integrated throughout and are richly diverse, drawn from practice experience, and show how theory is applied to work with individuals, families, and groups. Each chapter also includes learning activities, role plays, and assignments that will help students master the content.

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Here's what the reviewers are saying...

 

“I think the strengths of Clinical Social Work Practice include being thoroughly readable, being logically ordered, and covering a nice variety of theories and approaches (without being exhaustive and exhausting!).”

― Jill Davis, University of Central Florida

From the Back Cover:

The NEW EDITION of this primary text for advanced clinical practice courses at the core of the MSW curriculum teaches students how to integrate theory and practice on multiple levels.

Highlights of the New Edition:

• Chapters 6-12 present clinical illustrations through the lenses of specific theoretical models, beginning with a detailed discussion of a theory and moving to assessment and treatment within that conceptual framework. Dialogue illustrates how theory guides practice.
• Models of intervention are covered in seven chapters (Chapters 7-13). Each chapter presents a clinical illustration of an individual, family, or group and examines them using a specific theoretical model.

Reviewer reactions to Clinical Social Work Practice:

“I feel the authors do a fine job in the presentation of the material. The book is interesting, well written, and engaging. The authors succeeded in keeping my attention throughout the text.”
Robert H. Keefe, Syracuse University

“The core of the various psychologies and their application to clients is presented quite well.”
Carole A. Winston, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0205308562
• ISBN 13: 9780205308569
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272