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- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: The Role of Theories in Social Work Practice
- Introduction
- What Is Theory?
- The Relevance of Studying Theory for Aspiring Social Workers
- Case Example
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Further Debates
- Theoretical Integration
- Common Elements
- Implementation of Theory: The Role of Microskills
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students
- References
- Chapter 2: Ecological and Systems Theories
- Introduction
- A Historical Discussion of Ecological and Systems Theories
- Key Concepts
- Theoretical Principles
- Application of Ecological and Systems Theories Within Social Work Practice
- Case Example
- Stories From the Field
- Student Application of Skills
- Strengths and Limitations of Ecological and Systems Theories
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students
- References
- Chapter 3: The Strengths Perspective
- Introduction
- A Social Work History Lesson
- Key Concepts
- Theoretical Principles
- Application of the Strengths Perspective Within Social Work Practice
- Case Example
- Stories From the Field
- Student Application of Skills
- Strengths and Limitations of the Strengths Perspective
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students
- References
- Chapter 4: The Task-Centered Model
- Introduction
- A Historical Discussion of the Task-Centered Model
- Theoretical Principles
- Application of the Task-Centered Model Within Social Work Practice
- Middle Phase: Intervention
- Case Example
- Stories From the Field
- Student Application of Skills
- Strengths and Limitations of the Task-Centered Model
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students
- References
- Chapter 5: Conflict Theory
- Introduction
- A Historical Discussion of Conflict Theory
- Macro Practice Case Example
- Mezzo Practice Case Example
- Application of Conflict Theory Within Social Work Practice
- Stories From the Field
- Student Application of Skills
- Strengths and Limitations of Conflict Theory
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students
- References
- Chapter 6: Humanism and Client-Centered Theory
- Introduction
- A Historical Discussion of Client-Centered Theory
- Key Concepts
- Theoretical Principles
- Stories From the Field
- Application of Client-Centered Theory Within Social Work Practice
- Case Example
- Student Application of Skills
- Strengths and Limitations of Client-Centered Theory
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students
- References
- Chapter 7: Cognitive and Behavioral Theories
- Introduction
- A Historical Discussion of Behaviorism and Cognitive Theory
- Key Concepts
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Application of CBT Within Social Work Practice
- Stories From the Field
- Case Example
- Student Application of Skills
- Strengths and Limitations of Cognitive and Behavioral Theories
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students
- References
- Chapter 8: Empowerment Theory
- Introduction
- A Historical Discussion of Empowerment Theory
- Development of Empowerment in Social Work
- Theoretical Principles
- Application of Empowerment Theory Within Social Work Practice
- Case Example
- Stories From the Field
- Student Application of Skills
- Strengths and Limitations of Empowerment Theory
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students
- References
- Chapter 9: Narrative Theory
- Introduction
- A Historical Discussion of Narrative Theory
- Key Concepts
- Theoretical Principles
- Application of Narrative Theory Within Social Work Practice
- Case Example
- Stories From the Field
- Student Application of Skills
- Strengths and Limitations of Narrative Theory
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students
- References
- Chapter 10: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Introduction
- A Historical Discussion of SFBT
- Theoretical Principles of SFBT
- Application of SFBT Within Social Work Practice
- Case Example
- Stories From the Field
- Student Application of Skills
- Strengths and Limitations of SFBT
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students
- References
- Chapter 11: Crisis Theory
- Introduction
- A Historical Discussion of Crisis Theory
- Levels of Crisis
- Stages of Experiencing and Resolving a Crisis
- Case Example
- The Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and Management Protocol
- Stories From the Field
- Student Application of Skills
- Strengths and Limitations of Crisis Theory
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students
- References
- Chapter 12: Feminist and Critical Theories
- Introduction
- Historical Foundation and Overview of Critical Theory
- Theoretical Principles of Critical Theory
- Historical Foundation and Overview of Feminist Theory
- Theoretical Principles of Feminist Theory
- Similarities and Differences
- Key Concepts
- Principles of Feminist and Critical Theories Within Social Work Practice
- Application of Feminist and Critical Theories Within Social Work Practice
- Case Example
- Stories From the Field
- Student Application of Skills
- Strengths and Limitations of Feminist and Critical Theory Approaches
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students
- References
- Chapter 13: Transtheoretical Model
- Introduction
- A Historical Discussion of TTM
- Key Concepts
- Theoretical Principles
- Stages of Change
- Motivational Interviewing
- Application of TTM Within Social Work Practice
- Case Example
- Stories From the Field
- Student Application of Skills
- Strengths and Limitations of TTM and Motivational Interviewing
- Conclusion
- Resources for Students
- References
- Chapter 14: Theory and Practice: Pulling It All Together
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Author Index
- Subject Index
- End User License Agreement




