Case Studies in Social Work Practice

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Craig W. LeCroy
John Wiley & Sons, Jan 14, 2014 - Political Science - 432 pages

A practical approach to understanding social work concepts in action that integrates theory and practice

In this updated edition of the classic social work text, students and instructors have access to real-world demonstrations of how social work theories and concepts can be applied in practice. The case studies in this book bridge the gap between the classroom and the field by allowing students to discover the when, why, and how of social work principles. Brief but comprehensive topic overviews are brought to life by case studies that apply general theories to the work of social work.

  • Each of the book's nine sections cover an essential area of social work, encompassing the micro, mezzo, and macro levels
  • Highly readable explanations are followed by 3-5 case studies relating theory to the living practice of real social workers
  • Topics include Generalist Practice; Family Therapy, Treatment of Adults; and Diversity

Approaching each topic from a variety of different theoretical bases, this essential text allow students to learn by concrete example, experiencing social work concepts as they are applied in the profession today.

 

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Contents

Acknowledgments
Case Studies in Generalist Practice
Chronic Illness
A StrengthsFocused Approach to Community Development
Case Studies in Integrating Theory and Practice
Disorders
Interpersonal Problems
Family of a Child With Special Needs
Heighten TherapyS Impact
Through MindfulnessOriented Recovery Enhancement
Case Studies in Preventing Problems and Developing
Process of Conflict Resolution in Child Welfare Cases
Treating Geriatric Depression in the Context of Caregiving
Adolescent Girls
Case Studies in Group Work
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Case Studies in Child and Family Welfare
Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Case
Family Drug Court
Child Welfare Supervision Case Study
REFERENCES
Case Studies in Family Therapy
Homebuilders Helping Families Stay Together
CONCLUSIONS
Completing BradS Dreams
Therapy
Ending About Partnership Collaboration Social Work and Psychiatric
A Social Skills Group for Children
Group Work With Men Who Batter
Case Studies in Diversity
Counseling an Interracial Couple
Ethically Sound Practice
Case Studies in Using Practice Evaluation
Evaluating the Treatment of a Sexually Assaulted Child
Using Rapid Assessment Tools in Clinical Practice
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About the author (2014)

Craig Winston LeCroy, PhD, is Professor in the School of Social Work at Arizona State University. Dr. LeCroy has directed several projects for children and adolescents, including a National Institue of Mental Health Training Grant for emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. He has published widely in the areas of children's mental health, social skills training, risk and needs assessment with juvenile offenders, and adolescent treatment and program evaluation.

Bibliographic information

TitleCase Studies in Social Work Practice
EditorCraig W. LeCroy
Edition3
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons, 2014
ISBN1118416228, 9781118416228
Length432 pages
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Political Science / General
Political Science / Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare
Psychology / General
  
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