An introduction to family social work

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An introduction to family social work

Donald Collins, Catheleen Jordan, Heather Coleman

Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, c2010

3rd ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 401-417) and indexes

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An "Introduction to Family Social Work" provides a strong foundation in the concepts and skills students need to succeed as future social work professionals. Designed for students who will work with families, but not necessarily continue with advanced family training, the text features engaging case studies, end-of-chapter exercises, illustrations, and graphics to help students master the material.

Table of Contents

1. The Field of Family Social Work. 2. What is Family? 3. Family Systems. 4. Practical Aspects of Family Social Work. 5. The Beginning Phase. 6. Family Strengths and Resilience. 7. Qualitative Family Assessment. 8. Quantitative Family Assessment. 9. Family Development and the Life Cycle. 10. Family Systems Interventions. 11. The Intervention Phase. 12. Interventions at the Child and Parental Levels. 13. Interventions with Couples and Gender Sensitive Practice. 14. The Termination Phase. References.

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