The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice

By Dennis Saleebey

Book Overview

A conceptual and practical presentation of the strengths perspective in social work--presents both conceptual and practical elements of the strengths perspective - from learning about and practicing the strengths perspective to using the strengths perspective with older adults, the chronically ill, and substance abusers. KEY TOPICS: Engage Students - Extensive case examples keep students interested and help them see a connection between theory and practice. Apply CSWE Core Competencies -- The text integrates the 2008 CSWE EPAS, with critical thinking questions and practice tests to assess student understanding and development of competencies and practice behaviors. MARKET: For those interested in the strengths perspective of social work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0205011543
• ISBN13: 9780205011544
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 9.0"