Clinical Social Work: Definition, Practice And Vision / Edition 1

by Rachelle A. Dorfman

Overview

Published in 1996, Clinical Social Work is a valuable contribution to the field of Psychiatry/Clinical Psychology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780876308080
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/01/1996
Series:	Basic Principles into Practice Series , #9
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 1 SOCIAL WORK: A NOBLE TRADITION; Chapter 2 2 THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THE PRACTICE; Chapter 3 3 ROLES AND PRACTICE SETTINGS; Chapter 4 4 THE CLIENT; Chapter 5 5 THE INITIAL INTERVIEW: ASSESSMENT; Chapter 6 6 INTERVENTION; Chapter 7 7 TERMINATING THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP; Chapter 8 8 CLINICAL PRACTICE EVALUATION, Kimberly Cash; Chapter 9 9 THINGS THEY DON'T TEACH YOU IN PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL; APPENDIX A;: REFERENCES; INDEX; SUBJECT INDEX;

Editorial Reviews

Offers an overview of the social work profession, for graduate students and those just starting in the field, and for those contemplating entering an MSW program. Describes the history of the field and details the professional's roles, practice settings, and the phases of client contact, including assessment, intervention techniques, and termination. Explains concepts in clinical practice evaluation, and answers common questions relating to safety, sexual issues, and burnout. Includes the NASW code of ethics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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