The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice
ISBN: 9780205624416 | 0205624413
Edition: 5thFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Pearson
Pub. Date: 8/12/2008
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This unrivaled collection of essays explains the strengths-based philosophy, demonstrates how it works, and provides clear and practical tools for its application. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field to provide a balanced approach to social work practice that explores the strengths and assets of clients. The readings examine the philosophy, principles, and language of the strengths perspective, strengths-based appreciations, assessments and approaches to practice, and using the strengths-based perspective in context. Eight new cha... MORE
| Foreword | |
| Preface | |
| Contributors | |
| The Philosophy, Principles, And Language Of The Strengths Perspective | |
| Introduction: Power in the People | |
| The Challenge of Seeing Anew the World We Think We Know: Learning Strengths-Based Practice | |
| The Opportunities and Challenges of Person-Centered, Strengths-Based Practice: Purpose | |
| Principles, and Applications of Systems' ... MORE | |
| Strengths-Based Appreciations, Assessments And Approaches To Practice | |
| Chronic Illness and Transilience Along My Spiritual Path | |
| The Strengths Approach to Practice: Beginnings | |
| Key Dimensions of the Strengths Perspective in Case management, Clinical, and Community Practice | |
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| Strengths Perspective in Criminal Justice | |
| Implementation of Brief Strengths-Based Case management: An Evidence-Based Intervention for Improving Linkage with Care | |
| The Strengths Model with Older Adults: Critical Practice Components | |
| Assessing Strengths: Identifying Acts of Resistance to Violence and Oppression | |
| A Shift in Thinking: Influencing Social Workers' Beliefs About Individual and Family Resilience in an Effort to Enhance Well-being and Success for All | |
| Using The Strengths Perspective In Context(S) | |
| Honoring Philosophical Traditions: The Strengths Model and the Social Environment | |
| Exploring the True Nature of Resilience: A View from the Inside-Out | |
| Poverty Through the Lens of Economic Human Rights | |
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