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Book SynopsisEssential Skills of Social Work Practice, Third Edition presents the basics of effective social work practice and helps students develop competence in assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Its broad coverage explores the counseling, case management, and research skills necessary to implement evidence-based practice in contemporary social work. Part I of the text includes three chapters that address the core foundations of social work practice: how assessment, intervention and evaluation are linked; the role of theory and research in practice; and a chapter on ethics. Part II, in addition to explaining how to conduct sound assessments and treatment planning, also examines client supportive/engagement skills, cognitive-behavioral skills, and case management skills. Part III focuses on integrating these skills into evidence-based practices with common mental health disorders and problems-in-living with adults, children, and families. Case studies, inspired by real clients, are accompa
Trade ReviewThis is the go-to-book for clinical social work practice. The author is very detailed in providing useful knowledge and resources for students interested in using EBP and clinical social work practices." - Paul Banahene Adjei, Memorial University
This text is a great introduction to social work practice! The text opens with foundational social work knowledge, leading to essential social work skills, and ends with the evidenced-based practice and research, thus building and applying strong evidence-based practice for students and practitioners." - Natalie Bembry, Rutgers University
The third edition balances practice theory, skills, and an understanding of diversity and difference in a way that helps the students integrate these things in a single stream. Rather than treating these three things as separate but equal entities, the text brings them together as they are in social work practice reality, a single complex human experience." - Brian Masciadrelli, State University of New York at Fredonia
Table of ContentsPreface Part I. Conceptual Foundations of Essential Social Work Practice Skills 1. Overview: Defining and Linking Assessment, Intervention, and Evaluation 2. The Relationship Between Research and Practice 3. Essential Ethics in Social Work Practice Part II. Essential Practice Skills 4. Conducting the Assessment and Planning the Evaluation 5. Supportive Skills 6. Therapeutic Coping Skills 7. Case Management Skills Part III. Combining Essential Skills with Individuals, Couples, and Children and Their Families 8. Adult Disorders: Schizophrenia, Mood, and Anxiety Disorders 9. Adult Disorders: Substance Use and Personality Disorders 10. Couples in Conflict 11. Internalizing Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence 12. Externalizing Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence 13. From Basic to Advanced Practice: Combining Essential Skills into EBPs References Appendices Appendix A: Psychosocial Intervention Scale Appendix B: The Comprehensive Service Plan Appendix C: Guide to Reviewing Research Reports Index
