Theories for Direct Social Work Practice or Change has Come

Theories for Direct Social Work Practice

Author: Joseph Walsh

Walsh's text provides MSW course instructors and students with a single volume that incorporates concise, comprehensive coverage of eleven major clinical practice theories that social workers commonly use in their assessment, planning, and intervention tasks with individuals, families, and groups. The book's scope encompasses a broad view of the practice field, yet still allows students to look closely at each theory discussed.

Table of Contents:

1	Thinking about theory	1
2	A social work perspective on clinical theory and practice	16
3	Psychodynamic theories I : ego psychology	28
4	Psychodynamic theories II : object relations theory	56
5	Family emotional systems theory	80
6	Behavior theory	107
7	Cognitive theory	131
8	Interpersonal therapy	159
9	Structural family theory	181
10	Solution-focused therapy	208
11	Motivational interviewing	229
12	Narrative theory	249
13	Crisis theory and intervention	272

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Author: Kadir Nelson

This book is a celebration.

The black and white images throughout are personal reflections, uniquely felt and rendered by award winning artist Kadir Nelson. They are accompanied by the uplifting words of Barack Obama and commemorate the movement and the moment that have changed our history. It's a celebration of the power of inspiration. It's a celebration of how far we have come and how determined we are to look ahead. It's a celebration of pride, hope and joy personally felt and publically shared.

Most of all it's a celebration of the 44th president - a new president and a new chapter in the American story.