Theoretical perspectives for direct social work practice : a generalist-eclectic approach / / editors, Nick Coady, Peter Lehmann

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910465085503321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2016; ©2016
• ISBN: 0-8261-1948-4
• Edizione: [Third edition.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (477 pages)
• Disciplina: 361.3/2
• Soggetti: Social case work; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Share Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work Practice: A Generalist-Eclectic Approach, Third Edition; Part I: The Generalist-Eclectic Approach; Chapter 1: An Overview of and Rationale for a Generalist-Eclectic Approach to Direct Social Work Practice; Elements of the Generalist Perspective that are Central to Our Generalist-Eclectic Approach; Distinctive Aspects of Our Generalist-Eclectic Approach; An Overview of Eclecticism; Approaches to Eclecticism; Relationship-Based Theoretical Eclecticism: Our Approach; Summary; ReferencesChapter 2: The Science and Art of Direct Practice: An Overview of Theory and of a Reflective, Intuitive-Inductive Approach to Practice; General Functions and Levels of Abstraction of Theory; Major Classifications of Mid-Level Direct Practice Theories; An Artistic, Reflective, Intuitive-Inductive Approach to Practice; Summary; Note; References; Chapter 3: The Problem-Solving Model: A Framework for Integrating the Science and Art of Practice; Early Development: Perlman's Problem-Solving Model; Later Development: The Extension of the Problem-Solving Model to Generalist Social Work PracticeProblem Solving: A Framework for Integrating the Scientific and Artistic Elements of Practice; The Phases of the Problem-Solving Model; Summary; References; Part II: ; Metatheories for Direct Social Work Practice; Chapter 4: Critical Ecological Systems Theory; Ecological Systems Theory as a Longstanding Perspective for Social Work; Basic Concerns About Ecological Systems Theory; Case Example; Critical Ecosystems Theory with a More Detailed Reference to the Case; The Ecomap: A Tool for Analysis; SummaryNotes; References; Chapter 5: Individual and Family Development Theory; Individual Development Theory; Stages of Moral Development; Family Development Theory; Implications and Tools for Practice; Summary; References; Chapter 6: Strengths-Based Social Work: A Social Work Metatheory to Guide the Profession; An Overview of SBSW; History of Understanding and Using Human Strengths; Central Theoretical Constructs in SBSW; Major Tenets of SBSW; Compatibility with the Generalist-Eclectic Approach; Compatibility with the Code of Ethics; From Theory to Practice: Strengths-Based Social Work in the Phases of HelpingCase Example; Critiques of SBSW; Summary; References; Part III: Mid-Level Theories for Direct Social Work Practice; Section A: Psychodynamic Theories; Chapter 7: Attachment Theory; Chapter 8: Relational Theory; Chapter 9: Self Psychology Theory; Section B: Cognitive Behavioral Theories; Chapter 10: Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Treatment; Chapter 11: The Crisis Intervention Model; Chapter 12: The Task-Centered Model; Section C: Humanistic Theories; Chapter 13: Client-Centered Theory; Chapter 14: Existential Theory; Chapter 15: Emotion-Focused Therapy