Social work theory and methods : the essentials
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Social work theory and methods : the essentials
Routledge, 2018
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This gateway text lays the foundations for a thorough knowledge of the theory and methods that social workers need. Pulling together the work of a team of experts, this book uses the innovative "theorizing practice" approach, rather than the traditional "applying theory to practice" approach, thereby providing a much more satisfactory basis for understanding the relationship between theory and practice and making it easier for practitioners to employ theory in practice.
Part I sets the scene by examining the relationship between theory and practice, how research can be used to inform practice and the important role of policy and organizational factors. Part II provides 14 chapters, each exploring a different theoretical approach. All in all, this book provides the ideal introduction to using social work theory and methods in practice.
Table of Contents
Part One
Chapter 1: Theory and Methods in a Practice Context: Theorizing Practice
Neil Thompson
Chapter 2: Theory and Methods in an Intellectual Context: Using Research
Paul Stepney and Neil Thompson
Chapter 3: Theory and Methods in a Policy and Organizational Context: International Perspectives
Paul Stepney
Part Two
Chapter 4: Psychodynamic Theory
Malcolm Payne
Chapter 5: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Paul Stepney and Paul Davis
Chapter 6: Task-Centered Practice
Ronald Rooney
Chapter 7: Crisis Intervention
Neil Thompson
Chapter 8: Narrative Approaches
Louise Harms
Chapter 9: Existentialism
Neil Thompson
Chapter 10: Solution-focused Practice
Suki Desai
Chapter 11: Mediation
Wing Hong Chui
Chapter 12: Social Pedagogy
Juha Hamalainen
Chapter 13: Family Therapy
Robert Taibbi
Chapter 14: Group Work
Mark Doel
Chapter 15: Ecological Theories
Aila-Leena Matthies and Kati Narhi
Chapter 16: Activism and Advocacy
Donna Baines, Emma Tseris and Fran Waugh
Chapter 17: Community Social Work
Paul Stepney
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