Handbook of Theory for Practice Teachers in Social Work

Handbook of Theory for Practice Teachers in Social Work

by JoyceLishman (Editor)

Synopsis

This substantially revised, expanded and updated edition of the popular Handbook of Theory for Practice Teachers is a comprehensive summary of the theory, knowledge, research and evidence relating to practice learning in social care. Focussing on knowledge-based practice with a focus on improving outcomes, the five sections of the book cover: * the reasons and circumstances in which people may become social work service users * a holistic consideration of assessment in general and specific contexts, including risk assessment and management * methods of intervention, including cognitive behavioural social work, task centred practice, advocacy, crisis intervention, family therapy and group care * the legal, policy, research and evidence context in which assessment and intervention occur, as well as interdisciplinary work and organisational aspects of social work practice * reflective practice, evaluation and evidence based practice as integral parts of social workers' engagement with the complex needs of individuals outside the existing parameters of policy or research findings. This key text is essential reading for students, practitioners and teachers in social work.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: Reprinted e.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 19 Mar 2001

ISBN 10: 1853020982
ISBN 13: 9781853020988

Media Reviews
`There is no need for practice teachers to feel at sea when the student's personal tutor comes calling...one can recommend the volume as effectively covering the traditional knowledge base for social workers.' Community Care `In the current climate, it is good to see two chapters on probation practice in a book with social work in its title ... certain individual chapters, because they offer something different, lend themselves as a basis for discussion in supervision, for reflective reading, and, in some cases, as relevant to post-qualification social work practice generally.' -- British Journal of Social Work
Author Bio
Joyce Lishman is Head of the School of Applied Social Studies, Robert Gordon University. She was previously in the Department of Social Work at Aberdeen University, where she edited the Research Highlights in Social Work series.