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How Can I Help? Stories and Reflection on Service
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The Developing Mind: Toward a Neurobiology of Interpersonal Experience
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Another Place at the Table
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The Bipolar Workbook: Tools for Controlling Your Mood Swings
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Internal Family Systems Therapy
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Life After Trauma: A Workbook for Healing
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Cognitive Therapy of Depression
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Research Methods for Social Work
Research Methods for Social Work
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Theories for Direct Social Work Practice
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An Introduction to Group Work Practice
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Understanding Generalist Practice
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Program Evaluation: An Introduction
Program Evaluation: An Introduction
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Counseling Children and Adolescents
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Techniques and Guidelines for Social Work Practice (7th Edition)
Techniques and Guidelines for Social Work Practice (7th Edition)
Bradford W. Sheafor

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Social Work Macro Practice
Social Work Macro Practice
F. Ellen Netting

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Modern Social Work Theory
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Cultural Diversity: A Primer for the Human Services
Cultural Diversity: A Primer for the Human Services
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Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Critical Thinking Perspectives
Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Critical Thinking Perspectives
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Ego Psychology and Social Work Practice
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Eda G. Goldstein

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Designing and Managing Programs: An Effectiveness-Based Approach
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Recalling Our Own Stories: Spiritual Renewal for Religious Caregivers (The Jossey-Bass Religion-in-Practice Series)
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Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis in Social Work Practice
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The list of books on Social Work covers a wide range of topics related to social work practice, including child welfare, crisis intervention, addiction treatment, program evaluation, and family therapy. Many of the books emphasize the importance of working with diverse populations and promoting social justice. The list includes memoirs, guides for practitioners and parents, as well as sociological studies and historical accounts. The books provide practical advice and strategies for social work students and professionals to develop essential skills needed for direct social work practice.

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