The experiences of African Americans in urban communities are unique, and to be truly understood require an in-depth appreciation of the interface between micro- and macro-level factors. This text presents a framework for urban social work practice that encompasses a deep understanding of the challenges faced by this community.
A leading course text and practitioner resource for over 20 years--now revised and updated--this book presents developmentally and culturally informed methods for helping children in family, school, and community settings. Nancy Boyd Webb offers vital guidance and tools for practitioners. The text demonstrates research-based strategies for working ......
Focuses on skill-building to facilitate positive social change With straightforward content enriched by practical and applicable learning experiences, this comprehensive text prepares social work students for careers in community organizing and macro practice. It focuses on building the social work skills required for organizing communities, ......
This book remains the leading textbook on social work with immigrants and refugees, and the only one to address legal and policy issues along with clinical skills. This revised edition has ben updated to reflect recent key policy changes that affect social work with immigrant and refugee populations.
Social Workers: A Practical Career Guide covers the steps you need to take have a career in this field and includes interviews with professionals currently working in this field.
An innovative text that introduces practical techniques social workers can use to incorporate social, economic, and environmental justice into their practice. The book emphasizes the role of justice in social work practice across the micro-macro spectrum.
Written by a dynamite author team of experienced educators with expertise in solution-focused practice, this text for social work, counseling, and psychology students guides current and future case managers in learning a strengths-based, collaborative approach to case management. This book provides not only the philosophical basis for ......
vers Can Help People Navigate Long-term Health Conditions
Many spiritual caregivers, including chaplains, spiritual directors and clergy, are unaware of how they can support people with chronic health conditions. This book combines insights on chronic illness with spiritual care skills and suggestions to enhance well-being for people living with long-term illness.
Making a Real Difference for Staff and Service Users
This third edition of the best selling Staff Supervision in Social Care offers essential new material, as well as updating the existing core material covering the fundamentals of good supervision, group supervision and the emotional impact of the work. This edition extends the understanding and application of the critical links between ......
