Case studies in social work practice / / edited by Craig Winston LeCroy

• Pubblicazione: Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , 2014; ©2014
• Edizione: Third edition.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (433 p.)
• Disciplina: 361.3/20973
• Soggetto topico: Social service - United States
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: LeCroyCraig Winston
• 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: Case Studies in Social Work Practice; Contents; Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) and Case Studies Crosswalk; Case Study Topic Areas Matrix; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Editor; Contributors; Part I Case Studies in Generalist Practice; Case Study 1-1 Using the Ecological Model in Generalist Practice: Life Transitions in Late Adulthood; Using the Ecological Model to Guide Practice: A Team Approach; Conclusions; References; Case Study 1-2 Finding Resources: Case Management With Childhood Chronic Illness; References ; Case Study 1-3 A Strengths-Focused Approach to Community DevelopmentWhen We Only Look at the Problems; We Miss Seeing the Strengths; The Community Context; Sandstone Neighborhood Project-First Contact; The First 6 Months; The Second 6 Months; A Self-Actualizing Community; Looking Back: Jasmine's Story; Summary; References; Part II Case Studies in Integrating Theory and Practice; Case Study 2-1 Social Work Practice From an Ecological Perspective; Theoretical Perspective; Practice Principles and Guidelines; Preparatory; Initial: Getting Started; Ongoing: Working Toward Goals ; Ending: Bringing the Shared Work and the Relationship to a CloseCase Example; Initial Phase: Getting Started; References; Case Study 2-2 Social Learning Theory in the Treatment of Phobic Disorders; Social Learning Theory in the Treatment of Phobic Disorders; Conceptual Framework; The Treatment Process; Conclusions; References; Case Study 2-3 Relational Theory With a Young Adult Experiencing Interpersonal Problems; Relational Theory; The Client; The Presenting Problems; The Client's Personal History; My Diagnostic Impressions; Intervention; Intervention Summary; References ; Case Study 2-4 Using a Family Systems Approach With the Adoptive Family of a Child With Special NeedsThe Family; The Presenting Situation; Joining the Family System; Assessing Family System Dynamics; Strengthening the Adult Partner Subsystem; The Impact of Adoption on the Family System; Helping the Family System Incorporate a New Member; Strategies to Strengthen the Parental Subsystem; Addressing Individual Member Concerns From a Family Systems Perspective; Conclusion; References; Part III Case Studies in Child and Family Welfare ; Case Study 3-1 Clinical Social Work in an Interdisciplinary Team: An Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry CaseCrisis of Disclosure; Background; Team Treatment Goals and Interventions; Role of the Social Worker; Family Interventions; Conclusions; Case Study 3-2 Family Drug Court; References; Case Study 3-3 Child Welfare Supervision Case Study; The Three Functions of Social Work Supervision; Child Welfare Supervision; Case Study; References; Case Study 3-4 Challenging the Tradition: In Some Families, Violence Is a Way of Life; A Surprise Call; Challenging the Family's Values; Phase Two ; Other Systems
• Sommario/riassunto: Now in its third edition, this popular and student-friendly text enlightens students to the day-to-day practice of real social workers and helps them integrate theory and practice. Each of the book's nine sections begins with an overview section, followed by a number of case studies, each representing a particular context and environment that social work students may encounter in the field. This collection of case studies vividly illustrates what social work looks like in a variety of settings and practice arenas.
• Titolo autorizzato: Case studies in social work practice
• ISBN: 1-118-41622-8; 1-118-41899-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910453433303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II