{"product_id":"the-life-model-of-social-work-practice-9780231187480","title":"The Life Model of Social Work Practice","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Life Model of Social Work Practice\u003c\/i\u003e was the first textbook to introduce the ecological perspective into social work practice. This fourth edition brings it up to date by expanding and deepening this perspective, integrating contemporary theory and research findings with numerous case illustrations drawn from a wide range of practice contexts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough a lengthy effort with 756 pages, [this fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Life Model of Social Work Practice\u003c\/i\u003e] is an enjoyable book made possible through the authors' treatment practicality and use of many practice vignettes and practical case examples. Social workers in general will find this book useful with an array of client examples, and the social group workers will equally find the book helpful along with the identification of some impediments that the latter practitioners uniquely face. -- Maurice S. Fisher Outpatient Services, P.C., Roanoke, Virginia * Social Work with Groups *\u003cbr\u003eThis welcome new edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Life Model of Social Work Practice\u003c\/i\u003e does an excellent job of assessing and sharing recent advances without losing the integrity of the life model approach. The practice examples, dilemmas, and scenarios are highly engaging, drawing readers into the application of key skills and strategies. -- Carol S. Cohen, board member, Council on Social Work Education\u003cbr\u003eThe efficacy of \u003ci\u003eThe Life Model of Social Work Practice\u003c\/i\u003e spans generations. In 1999, as a doctoral student, I used it to examine Black gay men’s management of HIV. Today, my MSW students use it to examine oppression, COVID-19, and other impediments to environmental fit. This book is helpful in understanding the human condition. -- Robert Miller, editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Qualitative Research in Social Work\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eLife Model of Social Work Practice\u003c\/i\u003e, a towering classic in the field, remains highly relevant for contemporary issues facing society and social workers. This text should be required in all schools of social work as it elegantly integrates the levels of practice that distinguish our profession. -- Marion Bogo, author of \u003ci\u003eSocial Work Practice: Integrating Concepts, Processes, and Skills\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis thoughtfully updated fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eLife Model of Social Work Practice\u003c\/i\u003e provides a transactional bridge between the person and the social environment that honors the profession’s commitment to individual change and social reform. The critically relevant integrated practice model in this text will serve as a much-needed compass for social work in unprecedented and complex times. -- Manny John González, Florida Atlantic University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eNote to Instructors\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Social Work Practice and Its Historical Traditions\u003cbr\u003e2. The Ecological Perspective\u003cbr\u003e3. The Life Model of Social Work Practice: An Overview\u003cbr\u003e4. Culturally Competent and Diversity-Sensitive Practice and Cultural Humility\u003cbr\u003e5. Assessment, Evidence-Guided Practice, and Practice Evaluation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. The Helping Process in Life-Modeled Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInitial Phase\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. Preparation: Settings, Modalities, Methods, and Skills\u003cbr\u003e7. Beginnings: Settings, Modalities, Methods, and Skills\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOngoing Phase\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. Helping Individuals, Families, and Groups with Stressful Life Transitions and Traumatic Events\u003cbr\u003e9. Helping Individuals, Families, and Groups with Environmental Stressors\u003cbr\u003e10. Helping Family Members with Maladaptive Communication and Relationship Patterns\u003cbr\u003e11. Helping Group Members with Maladaptive Communication and Relationship Patterns\u003cbr\u003e12. Helping with Maladaptive Relationship and Communication Patterns between Social Workers and Clients\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnding Phase\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13. Endings: Settings, Modalities, Methods, and Skills\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Life-Modeled Practice at the Community, Organizational, and Political Levels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14. Influencing Community and Neighborhood Life\u003cbr\u003e15. Influencing the Practitioner’s Organization\u003cbr\u003e16. Influencing Legislation, Regulations, and Electoral Politics\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A: Individual, Family, and Group Assessments\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Practice Monitoring—Records of Service\u003cbr\u003eAppendix C: Practice Monitoring—Critical Incidents\u003cbr\u003eAppendix D: Force Field Analysis\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003eIndex","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400330092887,"sku":"9780231187480","price":54.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780231187480.jpg?v=1730470406","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-life-model-of-social-work-practice-9780231187480","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}