Clinical gerontological social work practice / / Robert Youdin ; acquisitions editor, Sheri W. Sussman ; production editor, Shelby Peak

• Autore: Youdin Robert
• Pubblicazione: New York, New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2014; ©2014
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (45 p.)
• Disciplina: 362.6
• Soggetto topico: Social work with older people - United States; Older people - Mental health services - United States; Mental illness - United States; Older people - Care - United States
• Persona (resp. second.): SussmanSheri W.; PeakShelby
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: 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.
• Sommario/riassunto: 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Clinical gerontological social work practice
• ISBN: 0-8261-2992-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910828012103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II