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Using Statistics in Social Work Practice is a practical basic statistics book intended for social workers who want or need to learn SPSS. Instead of focusing on the memorization of formulas, the author discusses the purpose of each statistical test, the rationale social workers may have for choosing it, and the assumptions made by each test. Each statistical test is accompanied by an example particular to the field of social work. The book teaches students how to use SPSS to run each test, read its output, interpret, and write the results.

A database prepared by the author is available on the Web for those who have access to SPSS software. Lyceum Books also offers a bound set of the book and a CD containing licensed SPSS software. ... Read more

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excellent book for beginner
This book is useful to those without much statistics background.The contents are quite concise and deliver in simple terms with examples. Unlike other tool guides on SPSS, the examples cited in the book are especially relevant to soical work and the beginner can either apply directly or modify from it. For readers who already have some background/training on statistics, this book may not have much added value. ... Read more

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Building on the hallmarks of this respected bestseller, Rubin and Babbie's RESEARCH METHODS FOR SOCIAL WORK, 7e strikes an optimal balance of quantitative and qualitative research techniques--illustrating how the two methods complement one another. The book combines comprehensive coverage with a clear and often humorous writing style. Considered the best social work research methods resource, Rubin and Babbie's book balances depth of content with relevant user-friendly examples and consistently helps readers see the connections between research and social work practice. ... Read more

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I got it within 10 days. A very clean book.
The book is very new and I got it within 10 days. Pleased having it.

good guidance for sociologists and other social scientists
This book covers all you need as a beginner learning about research methodology for social science and social work.

As an Economics student doing a course in research design I decided to use this book instead of a book on business research - since in my opinion Economics is a social science, and also because I focus on economic demography and development economics.

The book covers what most good books on research design covers: ethics, problem formulation, qualitative and quantitative research design etc.
In this sense it is similar to most books on this subject.
The main difference lies in the application: this book focuses on issues related to social work and sociology in general.
For example, some of the topics covered deal with child-abuse, depression in people, racism and so on.

Another positive thing about the book is its coverage of culturally competent research, this is something that few of the books I have looked at even mention. This is important to know about if you will work with people who are culturally different from you, whether you are a social worker in the field or an academic designing a survey of people in a different country.

The appendix also has a very good guide on how to do practical research using SPSS, the most popular program used for social research. For example it shows you how to do various pie-charts and how to do the statistical analysis introduced in the chapters.

This book is relevant to anyone who will research human behavioral attributes - whether you are a sociologist, psychologist, demographer, economist, or a social worker in the field. It's a book both academics and field-workers can use.

The explanations are very clear with many examples of the concepts, one might even argue that they gives too many examples.

The content of this book (my edition is the 2005 edition):
1. An Introduction to Inquiry
2. Problem Formulation and Measurement
3. Sampling and Surveys
4. Designs for Evaluating Programs and Practice
5. Qualitative, Unobtrusive, and Culturally Competent Research Methods
6. Analysis of Data
7. Writing Research Proposals and Reports

Very enjoyable read, especially for a research textbook!
This textbook is well written with clear examples that help the reader to understand the content. Social Workers are notorious for shying away from research and math, but this book is very social worker-friendly. I actually enjoy reading it!

Great Seller
Quick delivery and book was in very good condition. I would definitely buy from this seller again.

Great Seller...really
you are everything the world of doing business should embody...it was an utmost pleasure buying from you and I cant state how much I will try to contact you before I even buy from any where else cos you are one in a million. ... Read more

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While ego psychological theory still holds a pre-eminent position in clinical social work practice, the field has changed in many ways. This revised edition addresses these major changes, bringing the reader up to date. ... Read more

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Poor service
It is over a month since I have purchased the text book "Abnormal Psychology' and haven't receive it as yet. I would like to have the money return to my account and let the seller keep his book. This is rediculous. I do not know if this is a prank, or if he is walking cross country to deliver the book himself.

Ego Psychology and Social Work Practice
purchasing through Amazon was breeze.Got product quickly.Purchased new.Product obviosly new and in perfect condition.Book itself is superb.All in all it's a 10 on a 0 to 5 scale, with 5 being best!

Eda Goldstein & Ego Psychology
Eda Goldstein does a great job of describing, in detail, Ego Psychology from a historical, theoretical, and practical perspective. I was particularly fond of Part II dealing with the ego and its functions and defenses. She writes with a clarity that is difficult to find when reading books dealing with detailed theoretical perspectives. I would highly recommend this book to socials workers and pyschologists alike. It is a wealth of information that you will find yourself referencing again and again.

Excellent introduction to Ego Psychological Theory
Dr. Goldstein's book provides students with a survey of the major contributors to ego psychological theory. To her credit, she manages to effectively communicate sometimes difficult material without resorting to the complicated jargon that one often finds in similar psychoanalytic texts.Ego Psychology and Social Work Practice 2nd Edition enables beginners to appreciate some of the insights of the ego psychologists without having to read and interpret the original texts.This would be a daunting task and unnecessarily laborious for a beginning student.It also provides more experienced clinicians the opportunity to review material germane to clinical practice or as an accompaniment to more advanced reading.

the best!!
Hot-n-hulky Eda Goldstein has written a classic for mental health practitioners. A skillful integration of Ego Psychology practice and treatment. ... Read more

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Examining all aspects of group work that generalist social workers are likely to encounter, Generalist Social Work Practice with Groups uses a practical and applied approach to show how to effectively form and facilitate groups.

It is the third in a series of generalist texts by Stephen Yanca and Louise Johnson that uses the authors’ generalist model with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

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The purpose of this book is to accurately capture the thought and deeds of social workers —the good and bad. Each life story in this book represents a true picture of what the social worker said. Instructors who use this book in their courses will have to contrast their ideals of practice with the realities captured in each life story. Students who read this book will have to think about whether each story represents good practice or what principles they would adhere to based on their understanding of social work. The purpose of this book is to accurately capture the thought and deeds of social workers the good and bad. Each life story in this book represents a true picture of what the social worker said. Instructors who use this book in their courses will have to contrast their ideals of practice with the realities captured in each life story. Students who read this book will have to think about whether each story represents good practice or what principles they would adhere to based on their understanding of social work. 

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Great Book Great Value
This book should be titled, "Chicken Soup for the Social Worker's Soul" It is so good and many of the stories are moving and come from real social workers. It discusses everything from boundaries to ethics within the stories. Read it!

Just a glance
If you wanted a basic idea of what social workers do and their motivation this is an excellent book to have. I am leaning toward the career and I could see myself in the eyes of the writers, as they address the social issues of our time. This is just a glance, but a good book to get a kick start. ... Read more

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The materials in this second edition present a broad range of approaches to teaching professional values and ethics to social work students. Congress, Black, and Strom-Gottfried designed the collection as a tool for use at both graduate and undergraduate levels.In section one faculty will find outlines from general ethics courses as well as specific ethics outlines on social work ethics and the law and social work ethics and community practice. Section two includes an introduction to ethics for beginning social work students, ethics in research, conflict resolution, boundaries, and culturally relevant modules. The didactic teaching of social work values and ethics can be enhanced by the inclusion of exercises and assignments located in section three, which will help students identify and analyze ethical dilemmas in the context of their personal experiences. In section four the editors have included an annotated bibliography of multimedia resources on ethics and ethical practice that will be helpful in designing and teaching social work ethics courses. Major changes since the first edition are expanded international ethics reference and more electronic ethics resources. ... Read more

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This timesaving resource features:

• Treatment plan components for 30 behaviorally based presenting problems
• A step-by-step guide to writing treatment plans
• Over 1,000 prewritten treatment goals, objectives, and interventions
• A handy workbook format with space to record your own treatment plan options

The School Counseling and School Social Work Treatment Planner provides all the elements necessary to quickly and easily develop formal treatment plans that satisfy the demands of HMOs, managed care companies, third-party payers, and state and federal review agencies.

• Saves you hours of time-consuming paperwork, yet offers the freedom to develop customized treatment plans for student clients
• Organized around 30 main presenting problems, from depression and abandonment issues to truancy, substance abuse, family instability, and others
• Over 1,000 well-crafted, clear statements describe the behavioral manifestations of each relational problem, long-term goals, short-term objectives, and educational interventions
• Easy-to-use reference format helps locate treatment plan components by behavioral problem or DSM-IV-TR™ diagnosis
• Includes a sample treatment plan that conforms to the requirements of most third-party payers and accrediting agencies (including HCFA, JCAHO, and NCQA)

Customer Reviews (9)

Great for BIPs and Creating Goals
This book is great for BIPs and creating goals for students. It's also I good way to get ideas for treatment. The Child and Adolescent Treatment Planners are also very handy.

nice clean transaction!
This was a very clean and satisfactory transaction! The book was in emaculent condition, would buy from this seller again!

Interventions useful, relevant and easy to apply
I found The School Counseling and Social Work Treatment Planner follows the same formula as all of the other therapeutic treatment planners co-authored by Art Jongsma which have been exceptionally well received by the therapeutic community as a whole.The treatment planners are extensively edited by the co-authors and then rigorously twice again by the well respected publisher, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hobocken, NJ.
The customer review by Sally Powers October 5, 2007 indicates that there are editing errors and that the therapeutic interventions are repeated and not sequential.All Therapeutic interventions are in sequential order, however, the suggested interventions that coordinate with the short-term objectives are at times repeated because they apply to more than one objective.This allows the school counselor or social worker to create a treatment plan or informal counseling framework that addresses the specific needs of the student.The process for using this treatment planner is explained in detail in the Treatment Plan Utility which begins on page 3 and in the section How To Use This Planner on page 7. When the Treatment Planner is then used according to these guidelines, many helpful treatment guidelines are offerred to the School Counselor or School Social Worker dealing with common and unique problems presented by today's student population.I suggest a thorough reading of the introduction before formulating a school social work or counseling plan.The definitions, long-term goals, short term objectives and therapeutic interventions can then easily and sytematically be applied to assist sutdents or various ages and treatment issues.

Merrie Palmer, MSW
Northview High School
Grand Rapids, MI

The best treatment planner for school counselors.
As a school counselor/therapist, I find that this planner bridges the divide between school counseling and psychotherapy. It is much more useful in a school setting than the Adolescent Treatment Planner as it is organized by presenting problem rather than DSM diagnosis (e.g. attention-seeking behavior, self-esteem building, sexual responsibility). However,DSM diagnostic suggestions are also included for each presenting problem. Treatment goals and interventions are clearly outlined and practical. Yes, some interventions are obvious, but there are dozens of additional interventions as well. In a school setting where time is limited, this book helps me quickly outline my treatment plan and stay focused so that I am working in a more efficient manner. This book has saved me a lot of time and helped me conceptualize school-based therapy in a more practical way.

Very Helpful
This book has been very helpful in coming up with treatment plans for the variety of issues that walk through my door. I don't have the companion of the homework but I think that might be helpful as well. ... Read more

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The Social Work and Human Services Treatment Planner provides all the elements necessary to quickly and easily develop formal treatment plans that satisfy the demands of HMOs, managed care companies, third-party payers, and state and federal review agencies.

• Saves you hours of time-consuming paperwork, yet offers the freedom to develop customized treatment plans to address clients’ psychological and environmental problems and issues
• Organized around 32 main presenting problems, from family violence and juvenile delinquency to homelessness, chemical dependence, physical/cognitive disability, sexual abuse, and more
• Over 1,000 well-crafted, clear statements describe the behavioral manifestations of each relational problem, long-term goals, short-term objectives, and clinically tested treatment options
• Easy-to-use reference format helps locate treatment plan components by behavioral problem or DSM-IV™ diagnosis
• Includes a sample treatment plan that conforms to the requirements of most third-party payers and accrediting agencies (including JCAHO and NCQA)

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The second edition of Ethical Standards in Social Work offers the social work profession the only in-depth analysis of the NASW Code of Ethics. The NASW code provides social workers with a comprehensive summary and analysis of ethical standards in the profession and an explicit statement of the profession's principal mission and core values. This is an updated overview of relevant literature with a new appendix that offers readers challenging ethics cases. This practical guide is designed to help social workers make sound ethical decisions and minimize malpractice risk.

SPECIAL FEATURES:
Essential ethics content that is a required element in social work education programs
Extensive application of case examples to the NASW Code of Ethics
Evolution of ethical issues in the social work profession
Relevant curriculum content in the areas of clinical practice, social policy, social work administration, community practice, research and evaluation, and cultural, ethic, and social diversity

Also available:

Humane Managed Care? - ISBN 0871012944
School Social Work Worldwide - ISBN 0871013487

NASW Press

NASW Press, a division of National Association of Social Workers (NASW), is a leading scholarly press in the social sciences. We serve faculty, practitioners, agencies, libraries, clinicians, and researchers throughout the United States and abroad.

Known for attracting expert authors, the NASW Press delivers professional information to hundreds of thousands of readers through its scholarly journals, books, and reference works.

Some of the areas we publish in include:

-Social work in the field of aging
-Models of social work
-Social work with children and adolescents
-Ethics in social work
-Community organization
-Professional development ... Read more

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A must have
This book really helped me with ethical issues. I am so glad I bought it.

NASW Code of Ethics
We are using this in our Practice of Social Work classroom and will use the Code of Ethics in our social work practices, so this is a good resource to have. ... Read more

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Human Behavior and the Social Environment, 5/e, explores, compares, and contrasts both traditional and alternative models in examining human behavior and the social environment. 

This text is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series, designed to guide students in becoming skilled at the Council on Social Work's core competencies. Each chapter reflects and integrates the latest CSWE competency standards (EPAS). End-of-chapter assessment reinforces this integration, and MySocialWorkLab provides activites and supports the mastery of CSWE's core competencies through activities, tests,  an extensive library of videos and cases, and much more.

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Human Behavior social Environment
I bought this product because it is required for school, and it is very informative. I enjoyed reading this text book and have learned alot from this material. I would recommend this to any Msw students.

Fast delivery
The book is depressing and dry (required reading for my MSW), but delivery was faster than projected and the quality of the book is exactly as described

Save your money-rent it
I had to purchase this book for my MSW program. Unfortunately, since the book was just released this year, there were no "used" copies available. This book is AWFUL!! By far the worst textbook I have ever had the misfortune of owning. It's so bad I can't even force myself to read it. Schriver (repeatedly) talks about the origins of words [who cares] and lists 3-4 definitions for each one. "Smith says it's this.... whereas Jones defines it as..." and so on. Pick one already! Rent it if you can. Not worth owning.

This book is a flaming pile of pseudo-intellectual crap.
I have always considered myself an open-minded person, one who is willing to engage in conversation with people of all views from far left to far right, but sometimes you have to draw a line. There are themes in this book comparable to the dumb dums who deny the existence of the holocaust. If you look at nothing else be sure to read pages 51-55 where all of the world's woes are blamed on white Christian heteral sexual males.

Unfortunately people of all creeds, all colors and religions, etc have done horrible things throughout our human history; most of this conflict has been same color vs. same color of people.

Get your facts right, get beyond an agenda, don't buy into the reverse racism polices of affirmative action, creating clubs or events based on race or color, if you want equality don't hide behind the garbage. Instead get into the real world, treat others as you would be treated, earn things, and don't take things from people because they say you're disadvantaged and essentially not as bright as others, so your test score gets a curve.

So many things are sensationalized and uber-hyped today and given more prominence to all the empty-headed know-it-alls that fill classrooms throughout our great nation, but let's face it, if you continue to teach with a one-sided agenda, continue to teach one small part of a story as the whole story then you brainwash people to blame others for their problems. I see this every day in my work, in the classes I have taken, enough is enough.
In short YOU are responsible for continuing the cycle of hate that has divided our world along so many lines and denies us the progress we need as humanity.

One of the Top 10 Worst Textbooks Ever!
Arguably, this is one of the worst textbooks I've ever had the displeasure of having to read. For the life of me, I can't understand why my instructor would select such a terrible book when there are others that are much better. Schriver uses an annoying technique of citing other people's work to try and explain terms when he should simply define them himself. In fact the book is rife with citations that attempt to explain theories, methods and research but instead of clarifying points, this method makes it more confusing. Somebody forgot to tell Schriver that citations are meant to support his points, not make them for him. All in all, it's an extremely choppy read that ends up saying nothing. He also uses multiple paragraphs to explain what he is about to explain and when done reading, I couldn't help but wonder what point he was trying to make. I have no idea how Schriver got this book published, but it's a crime that a qualified editor allowed such tripe to make it into the hands of students that are actually trying to learn. You won't get much out of this book; take a pass unless you are required to buy this book for a class. ... Read more

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The definitive guide for using social media to build more effective organizations

Today's networking technologies-wikis, blogs, and social networking sites-are changing how we build professional relationships and work collaboratively. In this insightful book, three organizational development experts from Oracle Corporation offer executives down-to-earth strategies for leveraging the power of social media to build more effective and agile organizations, engage employees, and sustain competitiveness.

• Offers practical advice for using social media (wikis, blogs, and social networking sites) to increase organizational effectiveness
• Presents proven recommendations for building teams, accelerating learning, and fostering innovation by adopting social networking tools
• Shows how to tap into the power of social networks to improve organizational performance
• Demonstrates how social media will help organizations thrive for years to come by drawing on case studies from companies like Intel, Cisco, Nokia, and others

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Social Media: A book for the rest of us
Recently Arthur Jue was a guest speaker at a Milpitas Chamber event which I couldn't attend. I heard from members who attended and they just raved about how social media really made sense to them now and they want to take action.

So, I bought 'the book' and finished it in two days. Easy to read and chocked full of real case studies on how social media has made a difference in the work place. This truly is for those who've been trying to figure out what all the buzz is about social media and how to use these tools to improve business performance and as a competitive advantage with clients/customers.

A time worth spent obsorbing all the great tips to propel an organization.

Thank you,

Susan B. Lewis
On-Target Small Business Consulting
[...]

Relevant to modern organizations
I teach social media strategies for business and this book will definitely be recommended for students.Good practical advice on the use of social media within organizations.

The 'how to' in getting your employee base engaged!
This book is a MUST have for any business desiring to engage their workforce team(s) and maximize their employees' full talents."Social Media at Work" provides the knowledge to use the breadth of social media sites to build better and more effective teams.Whether you're new to Web 2.0 (I didn't really know what that meant!) or youdon't have the time to explore every social media site, this book gives a thorough introduction and provides plenty of examples on how the various social media sites can provide the right tools.Alcalde-Marr, Jue and Kassoatakis will get you on the right track to build stronger teams and improve organizational performance.

Guide for using Social Media tools at work
Many organizations are struggling to comprehend how to deal with the many changes impacting their workforce whether it is shifts in age demographics, talent building and retention, or leveraging Web 2.0 technologies amongst employees. Social Media at Work offers a comprehensive approach that shows business leaders and human resources professionals had to leverage the power of social media tools to build a truly connected global workforce.

The book offers several examples of companies on the cutting edge of social media technology and the impact it has on employee engagement and productivity. Companies such as Humana, who engineered a way to connect employee talent profiles through several online knowledge hubs. Or Nokia and the NewsHub program which helps connect employees at a personal and professional level with updates from their organizations and photo and video uploads using Nokia phones.

In chapter six, the authors offer a step-by-step guide of how companies can build rapid communication networks through social media in order to advance innovation, agile development, talent management, and ultimately, connection and collaboration. The examples are rich and represent ideal springboards of learning for anyone looking to move beyond the doubt or hype of social media tools and actually get them to work effectively as a regular part of any work environment.

Great information!
This book enlightened me on the various social medias being used in today's business world.As a novice to many of these media applications, I learned a tremendous amount from this book and I would highly recommend it.The authors did an excellent job of using, good, easy to follow examples, and real life scenarios of people using social media every day.The impact of social media in our business organizations is constantly evolving and this book outlines this nicely.The book is well written and interesting to read. ... Read more

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School Social Work: Practice, Policy, and Research, Sixth Edition is a comprehensive guide to social work practice in schools. This edition includes new chapters on confidentiality, mental health issues, attendance, personal safety, and child welfare. Case examples and policy and practice applications support the strong emphasis on issues of diverse populations in the book. Updated chapters cover IDEA 2004, the No Child Left Behind Act, the accountability movement in education, diversity issues, and the changing economic, social, and political climate for schools in the 21st century. Specific practice applications for new or experienced social workers are covered throughout the book, but are emphasized in a special section (thirteen chapters) that covers group work, work with families, attendance, case management, working with the child welfare system, social skills training, violence reduction, crisis intervention, and peer mediation. ... Read more

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Pleased With Order
I was very pleased with my order. It came days before the expected delivery date in which I am a pleased buyer with amazon.

Did not recieve
I have no way to review this product.I have never received it and still waiting for a response from the seller.

Impressed with the quality of book and quick delivery!
It was in brand new condition and delivered within a few days. I was impressed! ... Read more

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Take social work supervision into the new millennium!

This newly revised edition of the classic text is a thorough, comprehensive guidebook to every aspect of supervision, including learning styles, teaching techniques, emotional support for supervisors, and supervision in different settings. Its detailed discussions of ethics and legal issues in practice are invaluable. Designed for use by busy supervisors, Handbook of Clinical Social Work Supervision, Third Edition, offers a new partnership model of supervision.

Thoroughly revised and updated, Handbook of Clinical Social Work Supervision, Third Edition, addresses the dramatic changes in the field brought by new technologies and managed care. Numerous case illustrations and exercises supplement the text to facilitate classroom discussion or continuing education seminars. Assessment scales have been modified to conform to more recent data, and the questionnaires have been extensively revised.

In addition, you will find significant new material on crucial topics, including:

• using DSM-IV categories for diagnosis and assessment
• how managed care has changed treatment planning, practice protocols, documentation, and other aspects of social work
• issues of cultural diversity, including respect for persons with disabilities and handling gender issues
• dealing with specific problems and populations, including domestic violence, substance and alcohol abuse, and child and adolescent treatment
• a model for managing organizational change
• social worker stress and burnout
• new directions for social work as a profession

Customer Reviews (3)

Super resource
Excellent resource.Great information for the new clinical supervisor, and a review for the more experienced supervisor.I have one at home for studying and always learn something new.There is an older edition at work for review with students and those I supervise for licensure.

Handbook of Clinical Supervision
Excellent handbook for Supervisors and Supervisees. Easy to read. Good food for thought and guidance how to be an ethical supervisor.

Clinical Social Work Supervision
Excellent book, easy to read and understand, a must for any supervisors out there... ... Read more

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Well-written, informative, and less dry than it could've been
If you're a clinical social worker, you should own this book.Chances are, it'll be assigned to you at some point in your degree program anyway.Might as well buy it to have it on-hand for when that happens.Plus, you'll need it to study for your licensure exam.Buy it, read it, enjoy it, and learn from it. ... Read more

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This thoroughly updated resource is the only comprehensive anthology addressing frameworks for treatment, therapeutic modalities, and specialized clinical issues, themes, and dilemmas encountered in clinical social work practice. Editor Jerrold R. Brandell and other leading figures in the field present carefully devised methods, models, and techniques for responding to the needs of an increasingly diverse clientele.

Key Features

• Coverage of the most commonly used theoretical frameworks and systems in social work practice
• Entirely new chapters devoted to clinical responses to terrorism and natural disasters, clinical case management, neurobiological theory, cross-cultural clinical practice, and research on clinical practice
• Completely revised chapters on psychopharmacology, dynamic approaches to brief and time-limited clinical social work, and clinical practice with gay men
• Content on the evidentiary base for clinical practice
• New, detailed clinical illustrations in many chapters offering valuable information about therapeutic process dimensions and the use of specialized methods and clinical techniques

Accompanied by Robust Ancillaries at http://www.sagepub.com/brandell2e/ 

The password-protected Instructor Teaching Site of the companion site includes a test bank, recommended readings, and relevant Internet websites. The open-access Student Study Site offers chapter summaries, keywords, recommended Web sites, and recommended readings.

The extensive breadth of coverage makes this book an essential source of information for students in advanced practice courses and practicing social workers alike.

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Hospital Social Work introduces the reader to the world of medicine and social work as seen through the eyes of actual social workers. An essential reference for both students and professionals.

Over 100 social workers in dozens of hospitals were interviewed to provide the reader with first-hand experiences and discussions of practice principles, policy considerations, and theoretical treatments to provide each chapter with a unique blend of theory and practice.

Joan Beder, a professor of social work and a practicing social worker, recently noted an apparent lack of empirical discussion of the actual role and day-to-day functioning of the medical social worker. Hospital Social Work is the result, a unique supplemental text for both studying and practicing medical social workers.

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Featuring contributions from practitioners, researchers, and academics, this volume synthesizes and analyzes current trends in rural social work practice and considers the most effective ways to serve rural communities. Contributors consider the history and development of rural social work from its beginnings to the present day, addressing the value of the Internet and other new information technologies in helping clients. They also examine the effects of nonprofit organizations and welfare reform on poor rural areas. Coverage of specific client populations and fields of practice includes services for rural mental healthcare; the chronically mentally ill; healthcare for minorities; and the challenges faced by the elderly in rural areas. The contributors also consider issues affecting gays and lesbians living in rural communities and the role of religiosity and social support in the well-being of HIV/AIDS clients. The book concludes with a consideration of the unique issues associated with educating social workers for rural practice.

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Sufficiently concise to be teachable in a one-semester practice course, yet available with a treasure trove of related materials for use in a two or three-course practice sequence, this text helps translate the guiding theoretical perspectives of social justice, human rights, and critical social construction into purposeful social work practice. Three unique cases, specially written for this Series, provide a "learning by doing" framework unavailable from any other social work publisher. Companion readings and many other resources enable this text to be the centerpiece for three semesters of practice teaching. Go to www.routledgesw.com to learn more.

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This book helps readers choose a graduate school ofsocial work and apply to that school.Written by a former admissionsdirector at a school of social work, it tells what schools look for inapplicants and what applicants should look for in schools.It alsoincludes a directory of accredited schools, as well as tips forapplicants from 67 schools of social work. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

A Great Resource
After being out of undergraduate studies a few years, I was anxious about applying to an MSW program without help from professors or adviors that I would have had as help going straight from B.A. to a graduate program.But this book made up for lack of interpesonal connections to guide me through the application process.

The book was a very easy read, but with many great resources and suggestions for figuring out concentration areas, the supplemental statment, and even in reminders on common courtesy one might forget in the midst of anxiety.

This book was a great resource for me. Although you still need to put in all the work, this author gives someone with little other guidance a great outline for the process.I recently was admitted to a top MSW program and my book shows it...dog-eared, bent, highlighted...well worth the money.

Great resource
My wife is looking at where she wants to get her MSW, and this book was a tremendous help! It does a great job of explaining the process, as well as providing valuable reference information.

Incredibly useful material!
As an undergraduate preparing to apply for graduate school, I was frustrated with the lack of material about social work programs. This book has so far been my most useful purchase concerning my application to gradschool. It contains an informative general section about MSW programs, andthen breaks down the admission and application process so that it is clearand understandable. There are also charts in the back to help monitor yourapplication progress. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is buriedunder MSW paperwork and needs some direction and clarity in applying toschools. ... Read more