Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work Practice
A Generalist-Eclectic Approach
Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work Practice
A Generalist-Eclectic Approach
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.
What's New:
- 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
Key Features:
- 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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- An overview of and rationale for a generalist-eclectic approach to direct social work practice
- The problem-solving model framework: A framework for integrating the science and art of practice
- Critical ecological systems theory
- Individual and family development theory
- Couples theory and intervention
- Strengths-based social work: A social work metatheory to guide the profession
- The Psychodynamic Approach
- CBT theory and treatment
- The crisis intervention model
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy for the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder
- Trauma informed practice
- Client centered theory
- Emotion focused theory
- Motivational interviewing
- Feminist theory
- Empowerment theory
- Anti-oppressive theory
- Narrative approaches
- Collaborative- Dialogic therapy
- Solution focused therapy
- Mindfulness based approaches
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
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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



















