David Howe, Darren Hill

A Brief Introduction to Social Work Theory (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

As a social worker, you must make sense of complex situations and determine the needs of various individuals. As star constellations offer a guide by which to navigate, social work theories offer ways to make sense of practice.

Tackling the major theories used within social work, this book gives a concise and engaging overview of how practice is influenced by each approach described. The book outlines the origins and historical context of social work, which allows the reader to see how theoretical fashions have changed and adapted to certain times, and offers advice on the best way forward for the modern-day social worker. Packed with thought-provoking case studies and reflective questions on each topic, readers will be encouraged to question the theories outlined - a skill crucial to being a truly effective social work practitioner.

The book is ideal for quick reference in lectures, on placement or in practice. Whether you're a student, a newly qualified social worker or a 'seasoned' professional, you will return to this indispensable text time and time again.

A Brief Introduction to Social Work Theory is also available in audiobook format from audiobook retailers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781350303713
• Artikelnr.: 69741078

Autorenporträt

David Howe OBE is Emeritus Professor of Social Work at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. Social Work Theory 2. Origins, Casework and Social Reform
3. Cause and Function 4. Psychoanalytic Theory 5. Attachment Theory 6.
Behavioural Therapies 7. Cognitive Therapies 8. Task-centred work 9. Be
Responsible, Think Positive 10. Solution-focused Approaches 11. The
Strengths Perspective 12. Systemic and Ecological Approaches 13. Radical
Social Work 14. Critical Social Work 15. Feminist Social Work 16.
Anti-oppressive Practices and Empowerment 17. Relationship-based Social
Work 18. Person-centred Approaches 19. Reflection and Reflexivity 20.
Wellbeing 21. Critical Best Practice 22. The Best in Theory Appendix of
Case Studies Bibliography Index