Pamela Trevithick's Social Work Skills is considered to be a leading text in the field of social work skills and methods, and clearly illustrates how thesetwo are linked, with a grounding in theory and knowledge. The book discusses social work skills in an in-depth, scholarly but very accessible manner. This new edition covers key issues and debates on social work and features a wide range of up-to-date illustrative examples, accessible appendices and comprehensive references. INDICE: Introduction The knowledge and research base of social work Socialwork skills, interventions and transferability Understanding human beings: The psychology of human experience The sociology of human experience Interviewing and information gathering skills Assessment skills: The use of knowledge andskills to inform analysis, decisionmaking and action Personalising services: Providing help, direction and guidance Empowerment: Promoting and supporting individual and social change Professional competence and accountability Advanced skills: Working with challenging situations Conclusion Appendices 1-8 References Index
- ISBN: 978-0-335-23807-1
- Editorial: Open University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 368
- Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés