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Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work Practice

A Generalist-Eclectic Approach

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Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work Practice

A Generalist-Eclectic Approach

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J. Christopher Hall, PhD, LCSW

Peter Lehmann, PhD, LCSW

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This bestselling text introduces students and practitioners to a wide range of theories for direct social work practice, offering a generalist-eclectic framework that integrates the scientific and artistic elements of practice. Now in its fourth edition, it has been fully updated, reorganized, and expanded with nine new chapters, including coverage of dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, trauma-informed practice, mindfulness, andmore. Each consistently structured chapter includes objectives, summaries, diagrams, tables, and case studies to deepen learning and support application. Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect—an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.  

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  • Two new lead editors and contributors bringing fresh perspectives
  • Expanded focus on anti-oppressive and motivational interviewing frameworks
  • Reorganized structure reflecting state-of-the-art social work practice

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  • Includes tables, diagrams, and examples showing when and how to apply specific theories
  • Prepares students to integrate multiple theories into effective, evidence-based practice
  • Includes Instructor's Manual, Sample Syllabus, Instructor Chapter PowerPoints, and exam questions for each chapter
  • Edited by leading scholars and practitioners, combining fresh voices with proven expertise

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Contents
  1. An overview of and rationale for a generalist-eclectic approach to direct social work practice
  2. The problem-solving model framework: A framework for integrating the science and art of practice
  3. Critical ecological systems theory
  4. Individual and family development theory
  5. Couples theory and intervention
  6. Strengths-based social work: A social work metatheory to guide the profession
  7. The Psychodynamic Approach
  8. CBT theory and treatment
  9. The crisis intervention model
  10. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder
  11. Trauma informed practice
  12. Client centered theory
  13. Emotion focused theory
  14. Motivational interviewing
  15. Feminist theory
  16. Empowerment theory
  17. Anti-oppressive theory
  18. Narrative approaches
  19. Collaborative- Dialogic therapy
  20. Solution focused therapy
  21. Mindfulness based approaches
  22. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Authors

J. Christopher Hall PhD, LCSW is a professor of Social Work at the University of North Carolina Wilmington where he teaches graduate social work clinical practice, field, and postmodern electives.

Peter Lehmann PhD, LCSW is a retired Professor from the University of Texas at Arlington. His primary areas of research are in solution-focused brief therapy and batterer intervention programs.

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  • Release Date: May 10, 2021
  • Paperback / softback
  • 442 Pages
  • Trim Size: 7in x 10in
  • Number of Illustrations: 15
  • ISBN: 9780826165558
  • eBook ISBN: 9780826165565
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