The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice

by Saleebey, Dennis

• ISBN13: 9780205624416
• ISBN10: 0205624413
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-12
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

This unrivaled collection of essays explains the strengths-based philosophy, demonstrates how it works, and provides clear and practical tools for its application. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field to provide a balanced approach to social work practice that explores the strengths and assets of clients.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Contributors

The Philosophy, Principles, And Language Of The Strengths Perspective

Introduction: Power in the People

The Challenge of Seeing Anew the World We Think We Know: Learning Strengths-Based Practice

The Opportunities and Challenges of Person-Centered, Strengths-Based Practice: Purpose

Principles, and Applications of Systems' Integration

Strengths-Based Appreciations, Assessments And Approaches To Practice

Chronic Illness and Transilience Along My Spiritual Path

The Strengths Approach to Practice: Beginnings

Key Dimensions of the Strengths Perspective in Case management, Clinical, and Community Practice

The

Strengths Perspective in Criminal Justice

Implementation of Brief Strengths-Based Case management: An Evidence-Based Intervention for Improving Linkage with Care

The Strengths Model with Older Adults: Critical Practice Components

Assessing Strengths: Identifying Acts of Resistance to Violence and Oppression

A Shift in Thinking: Influencing Social Workers' Beliefs About Individual and Family Resilience in an Effort to Enhance Well-being and Success for All

Using The Strengths Perspective In Context(S)

Honoring Philosophical Traditions: The Strengths Model and the Social Environment

Exploring the True Nature of Resilience: A View from the Inside-Out

Poverty Through the Lens of Economic Human Rights

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