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Introduction 1
Chapter 1 The Role of Theories in Social Work Practice 7
Introduction 8
What is Theory? 8
The Relevance of Studying Theory for Aspiring Social Workers 10
Case Example 12
Evidence-Based Practice 13
Further Debates 17
Theoretical Integration 19
Common Elements 22
Implementation of Theory: The Role of Microskills 23
Conclusion 25
Resources for Students 25
References 26
Chapter 2 Ecological and Systems Theories 27
Introduction 28
A Historical Discussion of Ecological and Systems Theories 28
Key Concepts 31
Theoretical Principles 34
Application of Ecological and Systems Theories Within Social Work Practice 39
Case Example 43
Stories From the Field 50
Student Application of Skills 51
Strengths and Limitations of Ecological and Systems Theories 53
Conclusion 54
Resources for Students 54
References 55
Chapter 3 The Strengths Perspective 56
Introduction 57
A Social Work History Lesson 58
Key Concepts 60
Theoretical Principles 64
Application of the Strengths Perspective Within Social Work Practice 68
Case Example 71
Stories From the Field 75
Student Application of Skills 76
Strengths and Limitations of the Strengths Perspective 77
Conclusion 79
Resources for Students 79
References 79
Chapter 4 The Task-Centered Model 82
Introduction 83
A Historical Discussion of the Task-Centered Model 83
Theoretical Principles 85
Application of the Task-Centered Model Within Social Work Practice 87
Middle Phase: Intervention 89
Case Example 92
Stories From the Field 95
Student Application of Skills 97
Strengths and Limitations of the Task-Centered Model 98
Conclusion 98
Resources for Students 99
References 99
Chapter 5 Conflict Theory 100
Introduction 101
A Historical Discussion of Conflict Theory 102
Macro Practice Case Example 107
Mezzo Practice Case Example 109
Application of Conflict Theory Within Social Work Practice 110
Stories From the Field 114
Student Application of Skills 116
Strengths and Limitations of Conflict Theory 117
Conclusion 118
Resources for Students 118
References 119
Chapter 6 Humanism and Client-Centered Theory 120
Introduction 121
A Historical Discussion of Client-Centered Theory 121
Key Concepts 123
Theoretical Principles 126
Stories From the Field 128
Application of Client-Centered Theory Within Social Work Practice 130
Case Example 135
Student Application of Skills 138
Strengths and Limitations of Client-Centered Theory 139
Conclusion 140
Resources for Students 141
References 141
Chapter 7 Cognitive and Behavioral Theories 143
Introduction 144
A Historical Discussion of Behaviorism and Cognitive Theory 145
Key Concepts 148
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 151
Application of CBT Within Social Work Practice 153
Stories From the Field 157
Case Example 159
Student Application of Skills 162
Strengths and Limitations of Cognitive and Behavioral Theories 163
Conclusion 165
Resources for Students 165
References 166
Chapter 8 Empowerment Theory 167
Introduction 168
A Historical Discussion of Empowerment Theory 169
Development of Empowerment in Social Work 170
Theoretical Principles 173
Application of Empowerment Theory Within Social Work Practice 175
Case Example 177
Stories From the Field 180
Student Application of Skills 182
Strengths and Limitations of Empowerment Theory 183
Conclusion 184
Resources for Students 184
References 185
Chapter 9 Narrative Theory 186
Introduction 187
A Historical Discussion of Narrative Theory 188
Key Concepts 189
Theoretical Principles 193
Application of Narrative Theory Within Social Work Practice 195
Case Example 200
Stories From the Field 203
Student Application of Skills 205
Strengths and Limitations of Narrative Theory 207
Conclusion 208
Resources for Students 208
References 209
Chapter 10 Solution-Focused Brief Therapy 210
Introduction 211
A Historical Discussion of SFBT 211
Theoretical Principles of SFBT 212
Application of SFBT Within Social Work Practice 216
Case Example 221
Stories From the Field 225
Student Application of Skills 226
Strengths and Limitations of SFBT 227
Conclusion 228
Resources for Students 228
References 229
Chapter 11 Crisis Theory 230
Introduction 230
A Historical Discussion of Crisis Theory 232
Levels of Crisis 235
Stages of Experiencing and Resolving a Crisis 236
Case Example 237
The Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and Management Protocol 239
Stories From the Field 239
Student Application of Skills 241
Strengths and Limitations of Crisis Theory 242
Conclusion 242
Resources for Students 243
References 243
Chapter 12 Feminist and Critical Theories 245
Andrea N. Cimino, MSW, PhD
Introduction 246
Historical Foundation and Overview of Critical Theory 246
Theoretical Principles of Critical Theory 247
Historical Foundation and Overview of Feminist Theory 249
Theoretical Principles of Feminist Theory 250
Similarities and Differences 252
Key Concepts 253
Principles of Feminist and Critical Theories Within Social Work Practice 256
Application of Feminist and Critical Theories Within Social Work Practice 257
Case Example 262
Stories From the Field 265
Student Application of Skills 267
Strengths and Limitations of Feminist and Critical Theory Approaches 268
Conclusion 269
Resources for Students 270
References 270
Chapter 13 Transtheoretical Model 272
Introduction 272
A Historical Discussion of TTM 273
Key Concepts 274
Theoretical Principles 277
Stages of Change 278
Motivational Interviewing 282
Application of TTM Within Social Work Practice 285
Case Example 288
Stories From the Field 292
Student Application of Skills 294
Strengths and Limitations of TTM and Motivational Interviewing 295
Conclusion 295
Resources for Students 296
References 296
Chapter 14 Theory and Practice: Pulling It All Together 298
Acknowledgments 303
About the Authors 305
Author Index 307
Subject Index 311
