Introduction to Social Work: The People's Profession is an engaging introduction into the social work profession, designed for students interested in social work but uncertain of the nature of the profession. The authors are guided by a set of questions: who are social workers? What is it that social workers do? How is the social work profession changing? The authors effectively communicate their own passion and enthusiasm for social work while realistically portraying the pressures and obstacles that social workers face. Unique profiles of contemporary social workers provide insight into their lives and the profession. The relaxed tone also prompts student self-reflection about his or her role as a social worker. The 3rd edition has been redesigned around the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards for social work education and Code of Ethics information, including topics ranging from traditional agency-based practice to less conventional settings such as political and international social work.

Introduction to Social Work, Third Edition: The People's Profession

Politics & Social Sciences

Colby, Ira

Dziegielewski, Sophia F.

Social Sciences

Oxford University Press

Introduction to Social Work: The People's Profession

Nelson-Gardell, Debra

In today's era of managed behavioral health care, mental health professionals are called upon to consult on medication treatment or recommend what medications would best serve as adjuncts to therapy. Medically trained or not, all mental health professionals need to know as much as possible about psychopharmacologic medications from dosage and side effects to drug-drug interactions and other special considerations in order to provide effective and accountable treatment. The first-ever handbook of its kind, Psychopharmacology Handbook for the Non-Medically Trained fills a noticeable gap in most student training programs by providing a reader-friendly and accessible overview of the role of drugs in mental health treatment. Emphasizing the importance of making medications available to consumers in conjunction with the most effective and efficient counseling interventions, Dziegielewski establishes the context for the therapeutic use of psychotropic drugs in the culture of today ís mental health treatments, examines the danger of the "quick fix" mentality into which consumers and clinicians are tempted to fall, and then focuses on the medications themselves. One of the most prominent and authoritative social work academics today, Dziegielewski is an authority on the topic of psychopharmacology in social work practice. The recipient of numerous honors and awards for her teaching, the creator of a popular preparation course for social work licensure, and the author of over 95 publications, she is a source to which students and professionals turn for up-to-date, accurate information on a variety of topics in the social work field. Psychopharmacology Handbook for the Non-Medically Trained is an invaluable resource guide for all non-medically trained practitioners, providing therapists, social workers, and other counselors, with effective tools and critical information to help them become better informed about all courses of mental health treatment for their clients.

Psychopharmacology Handbook for the Non-Medically Trained

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

W.W.Norton&Company

Thoroughly updated and revised?the bestselling resource for the practical application of the DSM-IV-TR for clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment 
Now with the most current treatments and evidence-based practices, DSM-IV-TR in Action brings the DSM-IV-TR to life with clear instruction on using it to formulate and complete an assessment, accurately diagnose clients, and prepare a comprehensive and effective treatment plan. Complete with new chapters on delirium, dementia, amnestic, and other cognitive disorders as well as on selected sexual disorders, the Second Edition also adds new coverage of disruptive behavior disorders, eating disorders in children, substance disorders, psychotic disorders, unipolar and bipolar mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. New treatment plans have been added, and existing ones have been updated. This edition also discusses the expected changes to come in the highly anticipated DSM-5. Numerous case studies bring the material to life and demonstrate how the DSM-IV-TR is applied in practice. In addition, the information on maintaining clinical records and using time-limited therapy, as well as an appendix of sample treatment plans, make this a must-have guide for students and seasoned mental health professionals.

DSM-IV-TR in Action

Medical Books

Medicine

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

Includes specific applications of diagnostic and psychotherapeutic considerations for the spectrum of disorders included in the DSMTM. * Uses a "person-in-environment" context unique among books about the DSM-IV-TRTM. * Written by a professor who has taught thousands of students and clinicians across the country the basics of DSMTM in preparation for the licensing exam.

DSM-IV-TR TM in Action

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mental Health

...helps social workers understand the philosophy of managed care and illustrates how social work services are being offered in health settings with conditions of cost containment.

The Changing Face of Health Care Social Work: Professional Practice in the Era of Managed Care (Springer Series on Social Work)

Springer Pub. Co

Sophia F. Dziegielewski draws on her many years as a teacher and practitioner to put together this accessible, well-thought-out overview on a variety of substance addictions and disorders, the people who suffer from them, and the tools available to help them. Each chapter was written specifically for this book by a unique blend of academics and practitioners. Their combined experiences contribute to making this book practical, easy to read, and thoroughly helpful in diagnosing substance disorders.

Understanding Substance Addictions: Assessment and Intervention

Lyceum Books

Full exploitation of the DSM-5 allows for more comprehensive care By demystifying the DSM-5, author Sophia Dziegielewski goes beyond the traditional diagnostic assessment and suggests both treatment plans and practice strategy. She covers the changes in criteria to the DSM-5 and what those changes mean for mental health professionals. This resource has been updated to include: <ul>
<li>New and updated treatment plans</li> <li>All treatment plans, interventions strategies, applications, and practice implications are evidence based</li> <li>Instructions on doing diagnostic assessments and differential diagnosis using the DSM-5</li> <li>Changes to coding and billing using the DSM-5 and ICD-10</li> </ul>
The book includes robust tools for students, instructors, and new graduates seeking licensure. DSM-5 in Action makes the DSM-5 accessible to all practitioners, allowing for more accurate, comprehensive care.

DSM-5 in Action

Psychology

wiley

The updated new edition of the bestselling resource for the practical application of the DSM-IV-TR for clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment Completely updated with the latest changes to the DSM-5, this book elucidates the DSM-IV-TR with clear instruction on using it to formulate and complete an assessment, accurately diagnose clients, and prepare a comprehensive and effective treatment plan. Numerous case studies bring the material to life and demonstrate how the DSM is applied in practice. In addition, the information on maintaining clinical records and using time-limited therapy, as well as an appendix of sample treatment plans, make this a must-have guide for students and seasonal mental health professionals alike. <ul>
<li>Includes chapters on delirium, dementia, amnestic, and other cognitive disorders, as well as selected sexual disorders</li> <li>Covers all the latest revisions to the DSM with coverage of disruptive behavior disorders, eating disorders in children, substance disorders, psychotic disorders, unipolar and bipolar mood disorders, and anxiety disorders</li> <li>Serves as the primary tool mental health clinicians depend on to diagnose psychopathology in their clients</li> </ul>

DSM-IV-TR in Action: Includes DSM-5 Update Chapter

DSM-V-TR In Action

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