The Strengths Model Case Management with People with Psychiatric Disabilities

by Rapp, Charles A.; Goscha, Richard J.

• ISBN13: 9780195182859
• ISBN10: 0195182855
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-03-09
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Much has occurred since the publication of the first edition of this classic textbook. Recovery from psychiatric disabilities has become the new vision for mental health services. It has placed a new eminence on consumer resiliency, choice, self-determination, shared decision-making, and empowerment. Implementing evidence-based services has become a major focus of service system reform internationally. The Strengths Model, Second Edition firmly grounds the strengths model of case management within the recovery paradigm and details evidence-based guidelines for practice. In clear language the authors describe the conceptual underpinnings, theory, empirical support, principles, and practice methods that comprise the strengths model of case management. A chapter on the organizational structure and management methods necessary for successful implementation of the model make this a valuable tool for trainers, supervisors, and quality assurance personnel. This thoroughly updated edition reflects the dynamic nature of the strengths model. Practice methods have been added and refined and more detailed descriptions provided. Practice tools have been improved and new ones, like the Strengths Model Fidelity Instrument, added. New case vignettes have been added to give the reader a vivid picture of the methods in actual practice. A user-friendly guide for students and professionals, The Strengths Model remains the only book available that systematically translates the ideas and conceptions about the strengths model into a set of empirically derived practices for people with psychiatric disabilities.

Table of Contents

Foreword, Patricia Deegan	vii
Foreword to the First Edition, W. Patrick Sullivan	xi
1. History, Critique, and Useful Conceptions: Toward a Strengths Paradigm	3	(31)
2. A Beginning Theory of Strengths	34	(20)
3. The Purpose, Principles, and Research Results of the Strengths Model	54	(19)
4. Engagement and Relationship: A New Partnership	73	(18)
5. Strengths Assessment: Amplifying the Well Part of the Individual	91	(30)
6. Personal Planning: Creating the Achievement Agenda	121	(40)
7. Resource Acquisition: Putting Community Back into Community Mental Health	161	(40)
8. Supportive Case Management Context: Creating the Conditions for Effectiveness	201	(34)
9. Strengths Model Epilogue: Commonly Asked Questions (Objections) and Managed Care	235	(11)
Afterword	246	(2)
Appendix I Spirit-Breaking Behaviors	248	(3)
Appendix II Hope-Inducing Behaviors	251	(3)
Appendix III Areas to Explore Through the Strengths Assessment	254	(8)
Appendix IV Quality Review of Strengths Assessment	262	(2)
Appendix V Strengths Case-Management Fidelity Scale	264	(3)
References	267	(14)
Index	281