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The Recovery Philosophy and Direct Social Work Practice - Softcover

Walsh, Joseph

 
9781935871231: The Recovery Philosophy and Direct Social Work Practice

Synopsis

The recovery philosophy of mental illness explores the individual’s personal journey to wellness with an emphasis on hope, empowerment, self-direction, supportive relationships, and social inclusion. This book addresses ways social workers can implement and support recovery activities through an exploration of the recovery philosophy, the utilization of a social work perspective on recovery, and in-depth examples of recovery practice.

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Review

This book is a handbook on social work's natural compatibility with recovery perspectives on mental illness. It is timely, packed with the knowledge and practices necessary for clinical social workers to function successfully within the recovery approach and, above all, speaks to students and practitioners about their role in relation to consumers. I think this book is excellent." - Daniel Salhani, University of British Columbia, Okanagan

About the Author

Joseph Walsh (PhD, LCSW, Ohio State University) is professor of social work at Virginia Commonwealth University. He has been a direct services practitioner in the field of mental health since 1974, first in a psychiatric hospital and later in community mental health center settings. Walsh was the 1998 recipient of the National Mental Health Association's George Goodman Brudney and Ruth P. Brudney Social Work Award, given annually to recognize significant contributions to the care and treatment of persons with mental illness.

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