Social Work Methods and Skills: The Essential Foundations of Practice - Paperback
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Social Work Methods and Skills: The Essential Foundations of Practice - Paperback
$77.31
by Karen Healy (Author)
This brilliantly systematic and comprehensive textbook provides an integrated approach to social work theory, methods and skills as the bedrock of all social work practice. Recognizing social work as a diverse activity that is rooted in common foundations, it explains how practice both shapes and is shaped by professional purpose. The text also explores the diverse range of social work practice methods available and aims to equip the reader with a foundation in the history and application of these varied approaches.
Offering a step-by-step discussion that will empower readers to critically develop and refine their professional toolkit for purposeful and innovative intervention, this original rationale is an essential resource for any social work student or practitioner looking to build, or consolidate, their understanding of the range of methods and skills available for effective professional practice.Back Jacket
Theories, methods and skills are the bedrock of all social work practice; yet how they are used varies according to the needs of the client and the practice context.
In this brilliantly systematic and comprehensive text, Karen Healy provides an integrated approach to social work methods and skills. Recognising social work as a diverse activity that is rooted in common foundations, she explains how practice both shapes and is shaped by professional purpose. In particular, she:- Advocates a dynamic generalist model for working with individuals, families, groups and organisations
- Provides a rigorous account of practice methods, influenced by critical social work theory, systems theory, strengths perspectives and research evidence
- Presents each method with unrivalled clarity and analytic coherence, using a range of exercises and reflective material to support personal engagement and understanding.
Author Biography
Dr Karen Healy Research Director at The University of Queensland, Australia. She has published three books on social work practice, including the best-selling title, Social Work Theories in Context (Palgrave Macmillan).
Dr Karen Healy Research Director at The University of Queensland, Australia. She has published three books on social work practice, including the best-selling title, Social Work Theories in Context (Palgrave Macmillan).
Number of Pages: 272
Dimensions: 0.7 x 9.1 x 6 IN
Publication Date: January 03, 2012
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