Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills - Hardcover

Hepworth, Dean H.; Larsen, Jo Ann; Rooney, Ronald

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534251048 ISBN 13: 9780534251048

Publisher: Brooks/Cole, 1996

Synopsis

This revision gives social work students learning experiences that are as close to real-life practice as they can get before going out into the field. The book has long been praised for the rigor of its theory along with its emphasis on improving and refining the student's assessment, helping, and communication skills through numerous examples, case studies, and relevant practice exercises. Now this edition is earning praise for being even more readable and on the cutting edge with its inclusion of new material about managed care and diversity issues, and its expanded emphasis on client strengths and empowerment. The book also has been infused with new content about working with families and groups.

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Review

"This edition is rich in content preparing students for contemporary practice; it meets many of CSWE's curricular standards. The material on culturally competent practice woven throughout the book is extremely valuable to both students and teachers, as in the inclusion of newer practice models and approaches (cognitive, strength, social skills, stress management)). I find this edition to be more tightly organized. Thank you for the opportunity to preview the text's newest edition. I look forward to using it with future classes!"

Synopsis

This guide provides social work students with learning experiences. It includes theoretical principles and places emphasis on improving and refining the student's assessment, helping, and communication skills through numerous examples and relevant practice exercises.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brooks/Cole
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0534251048
• ISBN 13: 9780534251048
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 678