Esther Urdang

Human Behavior in the Social Environment (eBook, ePUB)

Interweaving the Inner and Outer Worlds

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Interweaving the Inner and Outer Worlds has long been considered the indispensable human behaviour textbook for social work students. The third edition emphasizes the biopsychosocial framework within a psychodynamic, developmental and life-course perspective and includes a brand new chapter on the psychosocial complexities of technological advances. Written specifically for social work students undertaking modules on human behavior in the social environment, this book is also a valuable resource for beginning and advanced readers in human services, including nursing, medicine, public health, clinical psychology and counseling.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 488
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Oktober 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781317699453
• Artikelnr.: 43976045

Autorenporträt

Esther Urdang has practiced for many years in mental health and family agencies, hospitals, and private practice. At Boston College Graduate School of Social Work, USA, for twenty-seven years, she taught clinical courses as Adjunct Associate Professor and was Assistant Director of Field Education. She was Research Thesis Advisor at Smith College School for Social Work, USA, for ten years. Her book, Parallels Between Writing Biographies and Clinical Practice, was recently published by NASW Press. Her published papers include "In Defense of Process Recording," "The Discipline of Faculty Advising," "The Video Lab: Mirroring Reflections of Self and the Other," "Becoming a Field Instructor: A Key Experience in Professional Development," and "Awareness of Self - a Critical Tool."

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1: The Biopsychosocial Perspective 1. Overview 2. Psychoanalytic and
Ego Psychology Theories 3. Object Relations, Self Psychology, and
Cognitive-Behavioral Theories 4. Postmodern Theories: Constructivism,
Relational Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Resilience 5. Social Systems and
the Community 6. Culture and Diversity 7. The Family: Forms and
Organization 8. The Family: Internal Structures and Special Family Problems
Part 2: The Life Cycle 9. Reproductive Issues, Infancy and Early Childhood
Development 10. Middle Childhood and Adolescence 11. Adult Development
Part 3: Special Issues 12. Life Transitions, Turning Points, Crises and
Loss 13. Illness and Disability 14. Mental Health Problems 15. Psychosocial
Complexities of Technological Advances Part 4: Integration 16. Conclusion