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UNINA9910791050103321 |
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Autore |
Youdin Robert |
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Titolo |
Clinical gerontological social work practice / / Robert Youdin ; acquisitions editor, Sheri W. Sussman ; production editor, Shelby Peak |
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New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (45 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Social work with older people - United States |
Older people - Mental health services - United States |
Mental illness - United States |
Older people - Care - United States |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Part I. Overview of theories, assessment techniques, and treatment approaches to the older adult client -- Part II. Specialized problems and orientations in gerontological social work practice. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Written by an expert in gerontological social work and curriculum development, this book provides a wealth of clinical information for social workers and other health care professionals who counsel older adults. It describes a strengths-based, empowerment approach to treatment that integrates theory, technique, advocacy, and social policy, and encompasses the tenets of human rights. The book's content has been tested in the classroom setting for a three-year period with advanced social work undergraduate and graduate students. The book examines various theories of aging including a contrast be |
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