Ashford/LeCroy/Rankin's EMPOWERMENT SERIES: HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL PERSPECTIVE, 7th EDITION, is a comprehensive introduction to human behavior in the social environment that offers a multidimensional approach, with discussion of integrative practice, theory, treatment, diversity and services. You'll find solid coverage of foundation knowledge, material on the biopsychosocial dimensions for assessing social functioning, and case studies to illuminate the applied aspects of case formulation processes. This edition integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Study tables and concept maps clarify major phases of biopsychosocial development. This text's framework gives you a concrete tool for assessing human behavior from a social work professional perspective. Read More

José B. Ashford| Craig W. LeCroy| Lela Rankin

ISBN-13: 9780357623497 | ISBN-10: 0357623495

©2024

Gehart's MASTERING COMPETENCIES IN FAMILY THERAPY: A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO THEORIES AND CLINICAL CASE DOCUMENTATION, 4th Edition, not only teaches you about family therapy theories, but also how to use them. A resource you will turn to again and again, it covers most of what you need to know in graduate school and to pass your licensing exams. Students love the book's relaxed, down-to-earth style that makes even complex concepts easy to understand, along with its real-world clinical forms -- case conceptualization and treatment planning -- that can be used with clients. Integrating diversity and research considerations into theoretical discussions and practical applications, the book provides a more holistic and nuanced understanding of couple and family therapy. The fourth edition is packed with the latest research, new theories, telehealth practices, licensure exam prep tips and more. Read More

Diane R. Gehart

ISBN-13: 9780357764565 | ISBN-10: 0357764560

©2024

The Road to Social Work and Human Service Practice gives you a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of practice in both social work and the human services. It lays out the journey and expertly signposts the key areas of knowledge, skills, values, ethics, practice contexts and contemporary debates. Perspectives from both clients and practitioners offer reflections on real-life social work and human services interventions, while new case studies show how theory can be applied to practice. This text is an invaluable tool for you as you start your career in the social work and human services sector. Read More

Donna McAuliffe| Jennifer Boddy| Lesley Chenoweth

ISBN-13: 9780170470940 | ISBN-10: 0170470946

©2024

Reflecting the latest research and practices, Corey/Corey/Corey's ISSUES AND ETHICS IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS, 11th Edition, helps you discover and determine your own guidelines for helping within the broad limits of professional codes of ethics and divergent theoretical positions. This bestseller is the ideal resource for students in any helping field -- a book readers return to well into their professional careers. The authors point out central issues, present a range of diverse views on the issues, discuss their position and provide opportunities for you to develop your own informed position. Offering a wide range of perspectives, about 40 respected leaders in the counseling profession also share their positions through the new Voices From the Field feature. Also available, the MindTap digital learning solution delivers interactive learning, study and exam prep tools. Read More

Dr. Gerald Corey| Marianne Schneider Corey| Cindy Corey

ISBN-13: 9780357622599 | ISBN-10: 0357622596

©2024

Discover a thorough overview of today's social work profession with a realistic glimpse into social problems in contemporary society with Zastrow/Hessenauer's best-selling INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE: EMPOWERING PEOPLE, 13E. This practical text provides real insights you can apply in practice. Updates highlight the latest developments and emerging issues, from Biden's social welfare policies and self-care for social workers to employment, immigration, mass shootings and the pandemic. You learn to develop new methods for problem solving and empowering clients as the authors present positive strategies within the context of the core values, ethics, skills and knowledge base of today's professional social worker. Updated case studies, exhibits and tables highlight, compare and contrast contemporary social problems and issues. Core content from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) aligns with the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). Read More

Charles Zastrow| Sarah L. Hessenauer

ISBN-13: 9780357623398 | ISBN-10: 0357623398

©2023

Considered the profession's ideal learning resource, DIRECT SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE: THEORY AND SKILLS, Eleventh Edition, prepares you for effective real-world practice. Packed with case examples, illustrations and relevant learning experiences from the authors and other social work practitioners, the text integrates the major theories and skills needed for contemporary direct social work practice. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, the Eleventh Edition is completely up to date, exploring evolving ethical and practice challenges, the impact of COVID-19, implications of electronic service delivery, social injustice, Black Lives Matter and other issues related to racial inequity. In addition, the authors have carefully revised the text to incorporate gender-neutral language and explore key structural implications affecting clients and practice. The text thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). As you're preparing to practice social work in today's complex world, this trusted text is an ideal resource to equip you for exam and career success. Read More

Dean H. Hepworth| Ronald Rooney| Joan Marie Blakey| Kim Strom| Caroline B. R. Evans, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW| Ronald Rooney| Kim Strom

ISBN-13: 9780357630594 | ISBN-10: 0357630599

©2023

The Road to Social Work and Human Service Practice gives you a comprehensive introduction to the professions of social work and the human services, with a focus on practice. It outlines the key areas of knowledge, skills, values, ethics, practice contexts and contemporary debates. Perspectives from both clients and practitioners offer reflections on real-life social work and human services interventions, while new case studies show how theory can be applied to practice. Fully updated and revised, this text is an invaluable tool for those starting a career in the social work and human services sector. Read More

Lesley Chenoweth| Donna McAuliffe

ISBN-13: 9780170446860 | ISBN-10: 0170446867

©2021

Segal's EMPOWERMENT SERIES: SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS, ENHANCED, 4th Edition, not only enables you to identify, describe, and analyze social welfare policies--it also draws you into an examination of the values and beliefs that drive our social welfare system. The author demonstrates how the myriad values of diverse groups in America have influenced current policies, and shows that analysis takes place through the lens of these often opposing values. The dual themes of critical thinking and critical evaluation provide the framework of the book, and Segal's inclusion of international perspectives on values around social welfare policies and social programs heightens your awareness of the global implications of social work around the world. Read More

Elizabeth A. Segal

ISBN-13: 9781305101920 | ISBN-10: 1305101928

©2020

Shulman's text introduces a model for the helping process based on an "interactional" approach, which uses a variety of theories and skills to build on the client-helper relationship. By presenting the core processes and skills in the chapters on work with individuals, Shulman shows how common elements exist across stages of helping and across different populations. These processes and skills reappear in the discussions of group, family, and community work. Read More

Lawrence Shulman

ISBN-13: 9781305259003 | ISBN-10: 1305259009

©2020

This contemporary and practical text helps you discover and determine your own guidelines for helping within the broad limits of professional codes of ethics and divergent theoretical positions. ISSUES AND ETHICS IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS is the relied-upon, essential resource for students in any helping field -- the book many students return to well into their professional careers. The authors discuss central issues, present a range of diverse views on the issues, discuss their position, and present opportunities for you to refine your own thinking and actively develop your own informed position. The tenth edition can be purchased with MindTap, which brings course concepts to life with interactive learning, study, and exam preparation tools. Read More

Dr. Gerald Corey| Marianne Schneider Corey| Cindy Corey

ISBN-13: 9780357670552 | ISBN-10: 0357670558

©2019

Go straight to the heart of what social work is all about--and learn how to promote positive change by building upon the strengths of macro systems. In HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE MACRO SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, 5th Edition, Karen Kirst-Ashman and Grafton Hull provide a comprehensive overview of the subject while citing real-world practice and case studies to illustrate theories and their application. They focus on empowerment--encouraging communities, organizations and groups to promote change from the inside out. They also prompt you to think critically about how macro systems affect human behavior, and ultimately, how those systems shape the practice of social work. Up-to-date coverage of environmental justice, cognitive restructuring, building effective teams, faith-based social services and health care and many other topics reflects the latest developments and concerns in the field. Read More

Karen K. Kirst-Ashman| Grafton H. Hull, Jr.

ISBN-13: 9781305389502 | ISBN-10: 1305389506

©2019

Handle any crisis situation with the help of this practical, nuts-and-bolts guide. A GUIDE TO CRISIS INTERVENTION, 6th Edition covers the fundamentals of situational and developmental crises, how they occur and how you can manage them. Author Kristi Kanel discusses traditional counseling models as they relate to crisis intervention, and shows how they're incorporated into her ABC Model of Crisis Intervention--which you can use in any mental health setting with anyone in crisis. Examples illuminate the psychological and behavioral dynamics associated with crisis situations. Cases and scripts help you learn exactly what to say to clients, whether the crisis is developmental; related to trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse or other factors; or arises from personal victimization. You'll also learn how to conduct suicide assessments and mental status exams. Read More

Kristi Kanel

ISBN-13: 9781337566414 | ISBN-10: 1337566411

©2019

What does it mean to be a social worker? Get an overview of the social work profession and learn about the role of the social worker in the social welfare system with Segal, Gerdes and Steiner's text. Through case studies, personal stories and exercises, AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK helps you apply concepts as well as understand what social workers do, what they need to know and the issues they face. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, the sixth edition is completely up to date. It also prepares you for a successful career by integrating the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the most recent Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Read More

Elizabeth A. Segal| Karen E. Gerdes| Sue Steiner

ISBN-13: 9781337567046 | ISBN-10: 1337567043

©2019

Social welfare programs often get blamed for the nation's budget woes. Is that fair? Gain insight into our "reluctant" social welfare system from a top scholar on the subject. Bruce Jansson analyzes the evolution of the American welfare state from colonial times to the present--placing social policy in its political, cultural and societal context. Rather than passively reading, you'll interact with the issues, oppressed populations, ethical choices, social and ideological conflicts, advocates and policies in preceding eras and in the contemporary period. You'll see how vulnerable populations and social reformers have achieved progressive reforms through policy advocacy. THE RELUCTANT WELFARE STATE also helps you develop the core competencies and practice behaviors outlined in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Read More

Bruce S. Jansson

ISBN-13: 9781337565639 | ISBN-10: 1337565636

©2019

Build effective group leadership skills with the experiential and self-evaluation exercises in SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS. The authors discuss topics that are central to understanding group leadership: stages of groups, group dynamics, verbal and nonverbal communication, types of groups, and diversity in groups. With support from this book, your classroom becomes a "lab" where you can experience what it's like to work in and lead many kinds of groups. This edition also emphasizes self-care -- with 30 strategies that you can use to improve your, and your clients', well-being. Read More

Charles Zastrow| Sarah L. Hessenauer

ISBN-13: 9781337567916 | ISBN-10: 1337567914

©2019

The main objective of social work is to facilitate positive changes in individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The first step in this change process is accurate assessment — and that's the primary focus of UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT. Focusing on individual behavior within families and other systems, this book will help you understand the underlying reasons why people act the way they do. You'll learn about biological, psychological, and social development at different lifespan stages, as well as about the benefits of strengths and empowerment approaches to social work. To further prepare you for your career, this edition's content aligns with the core competencies and recommended behaviors outlined in the current Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Read More

Charles Zastrow| Karen K. Kirst-Ashman| Sarah L. Hessenauer

ISBN-13: 9781337556477 | ISBN-10: 1337556475

©2019

Become an effective case manager with GENERALIST CASE MANAGEMENT: A METHOD OF HUMAN SERVICE DELIVERY, 5th Edition. You'll be drawn into the text early on when you meet Sharon Bello, a client involved in the case management process. Realistic and relevant, this text provides you with the fundamental skills and information you need to coordinate and provide services to a variety of populations. Case studies, interviews with human service case managers nationwide, and opportunities to apply what you learn to real-life issues are just a few of the tools that will help you become an effective advocate for your client. You'll also gain practical knowledge to help you prepare for earning C-SWMC certification and the HS-BCP credential. Read More

Marianne R. Woodside| Tricia McClam

ISBN-13: 9781305947214 | ISBN-10: 1305947215

©2018

Organized around the coherent and cohesive Generalist Intervention Model, this guide to generalist social work practice incorporates the knowledge, skills, and professional values you need to work with individuals and families, as well as the foundation to work with groups, communities, and organizations. Updated to reflect current topics and practice, the book focuses on micro levels of social work practice while also discussing the interrelationship among the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, UNDERSTANDING GENERALIST PRACTICE, 8th Edition, clearly identifies content related to the latest Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) with icons throughout the text. Learning objectives, which are correlated to chapter headings and summaries, guide your reading and reinforce your understanding. Read More

Karen K. Kirst-Ashman| Grafton H. Hull, Jr.

ISBN-13: 9781305966864 | ISBN-10: 1305966864

©2018

This lively, comprehensive introduction to human behavior in the social environment offers a multidimensional approach, with discussion of integrative practice, theory, treatment, and services as well as matters pertaining to diversity. You'll find solid coverage of foundation knowledge, material on the biopsychosocial dimensions for assessing social functioning, and case studies to illuminate the applied aspects of case formulation processes. The sixth edition integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), helping you connect foundation knowledge with practice concerns. Study tables and concept maps clarify major phases of biopsychosocial development. In short, this text's framework gives you a concrete tool for assessing human behavior from a perspective that reflects the values and knowledge base of the social work profession. Read More

José B. Ashford| Craig W. LeCroy| Lela Rankin

ISBN-13: 9781305860308 | ISBN-10: 1305860306

©2018

Jansson's BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE POLICY ADVOCATE teaches you the ins and outs of conducting policy practice, preparing you to become an effective policy advocate during your own career. The eighth edition's coverage includes discussion of such events and issues as Barack Obama's presidency, the presidential primaries and election of 2016, the battle over equality among national politicians in 2016, and many issues facing social agencies. By going beyond the traditional foundational approach to policy, this text helps you develop the skills you need to become an advocate for social change. It offers you practical guidance on how to develop social media campaigns, and discusses ways you can participate in reducing inequality -- the issue that drew the attention of millions of millennials in the presidential election of 2016. Read More

Bruce S. Jansson

ISBN-13: 9781305943353 | ISBN-10: 130594335x

©2018

MASTERING COMPETENCIES IN FAMILY THERAPY: A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO THEORIES AND CLINICAL CASE DOCUMENTATION, 3rd Edition provides a competency-based approach that introduces couple and family therapy theories while simultaneously teaching you how to complete clinical documentation. Using a light and inviting tone, Diane R. Gehart provides detailed instructions and examples that enable you to complete real-world clinical forms, which are incorporated into the text. Diversity and research considerations are integrated into theoretical discussions and practical applications to facilitate a more holistic and nuanced understanding of couple and family therapy. Read More

Diane R. Gehart

ISBN-13: 9781305943278 | ISBN-10: 1305943279

©2018

Reflecting the idea that social justice is a primary mission of the social work profession, this text provides a thorough grounding in policy analysis -- with coverage of policy practice and a unique emphasis on the human dilemmas inherent in the pursuit of social justice. Aligned with current standards and core competencies, FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL POLICY, 6th Edition introduces you to philosophical perspectives on what constitutes social justice, and identifies values and assumptions reflected in contemporary policy debates. Students have said they like how this book deepens their understanding of current developments, including topics straight from the headlines. The book also introduces you to people whose lives are influenced by U.S. policies, as well as to those who have shaped the policies. Read More

Amanda S. Barusch

ISBN-13: 9781305943247 | ISBN-10: 1305943244

©2018

Get a practical, comprehensive, and clearly written introduction to the fundamentals of macro practice with EMPOWERMENT SERIES: GENERALIST PRACTICE WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES, 7th Edition. Updated throughout, the book reflects the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) latest accreditation standards as well as contemporary issues in social work literature. The authors emphasize the practical skills you'll need to work effectively in the area of macro practice -- providing leadership, working with supervisors, managing conflict, working with the media, using new technologies, fundraising, grant writing, and managing stress. You'll learn how to use one-on-one and group practice skills for community and organizational change. Realistic vignettes and practical features -- hands-on tips, sample forms, and a running case study -- deepen your expertise and enhance your performance in the field. This edition is available with the MindTap online learning solution. Read More

Karen K. Kirst-Ashman| Grafton H. Hull, Jr.

ISBN-13: 9781305943292 | ISBN-10: 1305943295

©2018

ADDICTION TREATMENT covers the biological, psychological, and social aspects of alcoholism, eating disorders, compulsive gambling, and other addictions. The authors bridge the gap between the popular twelve-step and harm-reduction approaches, thus illuminating how you, as a future practitioner, can guide your clients down a trusted path that is tailored towards the client's particular needs. Through a number of first-person narratives about the experience of addiction, you will discover a realism and depth not commonly found in textbooks. Interesting and relevant topics -- such as the case against so-called underage drinking laws and an inside story of working in a casino -- draw you into the material and illustrate the importance of reducing harm within the biopsychological framework that ties the text together. Read More

Katherine Van Wormer| Diane Rae Davis

ISBN-13: 9781305943308 | ISBN-10: 1305943309

©2018

This is a value pack comprising Chenoweth's The Road to Social Work and Human Service Practice, 5e print book + Search Me! Social Work, 2-term Instant Access. The Road to Social Work and Human Service Practice provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of practice in the professions of social work and the human services. It lays out the journey and expertly signposts the key areas of knowledge, skills, values, ethics, practice contexts and contemporary debates. Client and practitioner perspectives offer reflections on real-life social work and human services interventions, while new case studies show how theory can be applied to practice. Fully updated and revised, this text is an invaluable tool for students as they start their careers in the social work and human services sector. Search Me! is an online research library customised to your subject, that puts the information you need right at your fingertips. Content is updated daily from hundreds of scholarly and popular journals, eBooks and newspapers. Plus, 24-hour access means you won't be limited by library opening times! Read More

Lesley Chenoweth| Donna McAuliffe

ISBN-13: 9780170380072 | ISBN-10: 0170380076

©2018