Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work Practice - Nick Coady, Peter Lehmann

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

Editors: Nick Coady, PhD; Peter Lehmann, PhD, LCSW

Pub Date: 10/2007
576 pp Hardback
ISBN13: 9780826102867

List: $65.00

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Praise for the first edition

"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."
--Gayla Rogers, Dean of the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary

The major focus of this second edition is the same; to provide an overview of theories, models, and therapies for direct social work practice, including systems theory, attachment theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, the crisis intervention model, and many more. However, this popular textbook goes beyond a mere survey of such theories. It also provides a framework for integrating the use of each theory with central social work principles and values, as well as with the artistic elements of practice.

A new chapter on Relational Theory, and newly-rewritten chapters by new authors on Cognitive-Behavioral Theory, Existential Theory, and Wraparound Services
New critique of the Empirically Supported Treatment (EST) movement
Updated information on the movement toward eclecticism in counseling and psychotherapy
A refined conceptualization of the editors' generalist-eclectic approach

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Table of Contents

PART I: THE GENERALIST-ECLECTIC APPROACH

An Overview of and Rationale for a Generalist-Eclectic Approach to Direct Social Work Practice, Nick Coady and Peter Lehmann
The Science and Art of Direct Practice: An Overview of Theory and an Intuitive-Inductive Approach to Practice, Nick Coady
The Problem-Solving Model: A Framework for Integrating the Science and Art of Practice, Nick Coady and Peter Lehmann

PART II: META-THEORIES FOR DIRECT SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

Critical Ecological Systems Theory, Michael Rothery
Individual and Family Development Theory, Elaine P. Congress

PART III: MID-LEVEL THEORIES FOR DIRECT SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

Section A: Psychodynamic Theories

Attachment Theory, Carol A. Stalker and Rosemary Hazelton
Relational Theory, Cheryl-Anne Cait
Self Psychology Theory, James I. Martin

Section B: Cognitive-Behavioral Theories

Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and Treatment, Norman H. Cobb
The Crisis Intervention Model, Karen S. Knox and Albert R. Roberts
The Task-Centered Model, Blanca M. Ramos and Eleanor Reardon Tolson

Section C: Humanistic and Feminist Theories

Client-Centered Theory, Michael Rothery and Leslie Tutty
Existential Theory, Elizabeth Randall
Feminist Theories, Christine Flynn Saulnier

Section D: Postmodern Theories

Narrative Therapies, Rudy Buckman, Delane Kinney, and Anne Reese
Constructivist Theory and Practice, Donald K. Granvold
Solution-Focused Therapy, Jacqueline Corcoran

PART IV: SERVICE MODELS FOR HIGH-RISK POPULATIONS

Wraparound in Services to Children and Families, Theresa J. Early
Family Preservation Services, Scottye J. Cash
Interactive Trauma/Grief Focused Therapy with Children, Kathleen Nader and Christine Mello

PART V: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Revisiting the Generalist-Eclectic Approach, Nick Coady and Peter Lehmann

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Author Biographies

Nick Coady, PhD, is Professor, Faculty of Social Work (FSW), and Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU), Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Coady has been with the FSW/ WLU since 1994, and prior to that he taught in the FSW at the University of Calgary for 5 years. He teaches direct practice, and his practice background includes residential child welfare work, individual and family counseling with high-risk adolescents, and group work with abusive men. Dr. Coadys research, teaching, and publications have focused on the importance of relationship and other common factors in direct practice. His recent research has involved an exploration of good helping relationships in child welfare and mens experiences of child welfare involvement.

Peter Lehmann, Ph.D., LCSW, is Associate Professor, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington. His research interests include evaluating men and women charged with domestic violence as well as fidelity development with solution-focused therapy. Dr. Lehmann divides his time between teaching direct practice and codirecting the Community Services Center at the School of Social Work.

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