This book is designed to teach social workers how to integrate theory and practice on multiple levels. The book includes historical content, material on key issues, assessment within a theoretical framework that considers the use of DSM IV and the mental status exam, a walk through of a clinical interview and the stages of treatment, eight chapters on models of treatment, and a chapter on research and practice evaluation. All of the chapters are reader-friendly, and include case examples that demonstrate the concepts being taught. These cases are richly diverse, drawn from practice experience, and show how the theory is applied to work with individuals, families, and groups. The chapter on developing the psychosocial study includes a model that walks the readers through the process. For social workers, and social work students.

Clinical Social Work Practice: An Integrated Approach

Politics & Social Sciences

Lesser, Joan Granucci

Cooper, Marlene G.

Social Sciences

Allyn&Bacon

Aids advanced clinical practitioners with understanding how to integrate theory and practice on multiple levels. Clinical illustrations are viewed through the lenses of specific theoretical models and models of intervention are discussed for individual, family or group situations. Advanced students or practitioners of clinical social work seeking to enhance their understanding of how to integrate theory and practice.

Clinical Social Work Practice: An Integrated Approach (2nd Edition)

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. Building on the foundation of generalist courses, this student-friendly text addresses assessment within a theoretical framework that considers the use of DSM-IV and the mental status exam; includes a walkthrough of a clinical interview and the stages of treatment; and examines models of treatment. The chapter on developing the psychosocial study includes a model that walks the student through the process. Richly diverse case studies, drawn from practice experience, are integrated throughout and show how theory is applied to work with individuals, families, groups, and children and adolescents. Each chapter also includes learning activities, role-plays, and assignments that will help students master the content.

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Clinical Social Work Practice: An Integrated Approach

Clinical Social Work Practice: An Integrated Approach (2nd Edition)

Clinical Social Work Practice: An Integrated Approach