Theory and Practice in Clinical Social Work

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Jerrold R. Brandell
Simon and Schuster, 1997 - Political Science - 720 pages
Theory and Practice in Clinical Social Work is the authoritative handbook for social work clinicians and clinicians-in-training that catches up with rapid social changes and presents decisive plans for responding to the needs of an increasingly diverse clientele. Following an overview of the principal frameworks for clinical practice including systems theory, behavioral and cognitive theories, and psychoanalytic theory, the book goes on to present the major social crises and new populations the social worker confronts each day. Theory and Practice in Clinical Social Work includes twenty-four original chapters by leading social work scholars and master clinicians who represent the widest variety of clinical orientations and specializations. Collectively these leading authors have treated nearly every conceivable clinical population, in virtually every practice context, using the full spectrum of treatment modalities.
 

Contents

Systems Theory
3
Behavioral and Cognitive Theories
18
Psychoanalytic Theory
38
Clinical Practice with Children
83
Clinical Social Work with Adolescents
101
Family Therapy
132
CognitiveBehavioral Therapy with Adults
164
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy with Adults
202
Clinical Social Work in the Context of Managed Care
404
Psychopharmacology and Clinical Social Work Practice
423
Clinical Practice in Urban School Settings
442
Clinical Practice with the Elderly
471
Treatment of Infants and Their Families
501
TimeSensitive Clinical Social Work Practice
529
Social Work Interventions with Alcohol and Other Drug Problems
551
Clinical Practice with Lesbians
578

Couples Therapy
254
Childrens Treatment Groups
288
Group Treatment with Adults
315
Family Violence and Clinical Practice
345
The Challenge of Clinical Work with Survivors of Trauma
380
Clinical Social Work Practice with Gay Men
599
Clinical Social Work in Psychiatric Rehabilitation
618
A Life Cycle Perspective
662
Index
689
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About the author (1997)

Jerrold R. Brandell is Distinguished Professor, Wayne State University School of Social Work, and an instructor at the Michigan Council for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.

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