Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work Practice, Third Edition: A Generalist-Eclectic Approach

Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work Practice, Third Edition: A Generalist-Eclectic Approach

<b>Praise for Previous Edition:</b><p><i>Finally, a social work practice text that makes a difference! This is the book that you have wished for but could never find. Although similar to texts that cover a range of practice theories and approaches to clinical practice, this book clearly has a social work frame of reference and a social work identity Lehmann and Coady have put together an edited book that reads with coherence and integrity.</i></p><p><b>Gayla Rogers,</b> Dean of the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary</p><p>This expanded third edition of a popular textbook provides a completely revised and updated overview of the theories, models, and therapies that informdirect social work practice. The text is grounded in generalist social work principles and values and promotes a problem-solving model of social workpractice as a framework for the eclectic use of theory, as well as for integrating the artistic, reflective elements of practice. It provides in-depth coverage of select psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, critical, and postmodern theories. </p><p>The third edition features a new section on Critical Theories, where a new chapter on Empowerment Theory is included with a completely revised chapter onFeminist Theory. A new chapter on Strengths-based Social Work has been added to the section on meta-theories for social work practice. Other new chapters include Emotion-focused Therapy and Collaborative Therapy. These revisions are based on suggestions from an extensive survey of professors. </p> <p><b>New to the Third Edition:</b> </p> <ul><li>A new section on critical theories</li><li>New chapters on strengths-based social work, emotion-focused therapy, empowerment theory, and collaborative therapy</li><li>Updated research on the debate about the importance of theory/technique versus common (e.g., relationship) factors, and on the critique of the empirically supported treatment movement</li><li>Resources for instructors, including an Instructor's Manual and PowerPoint slides</li></ul>