Theories for direct social work practice /

Theories for direct social work practice / Joseph Walsh.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Walsh, Joseph
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Belmont, CA : Thomson Brooks/Cole, [2006]
Subjects:
Social case work.
Social service.
Social workers.
Table of Contents:
  • Thinking about Theory
  • What Is a Theory?
  • What Is a Practice Theory?
  • The Relationship between Theory and Intervention Techniques
  • The Functions of Theory
  • Curative Factors in All Theories
  • Selecting Theories for Practice
  • Eclecticism: Pro and Con
  • The Effect of Agency Culture on Theory Selection
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Work Research on Theory and Practice Evaluation
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Ways to Improve Theory and Practice Research
  • A Social Work Perspective on Clinical Theory and Practice
  • Defining Clinical Social Work Practice
  • The Value Base of Social Work Practice
  • Strengths-Oriented Clinical Practice
  • A Risk and Resilience Framework for Clinical Practice
  • Mechanisms Underlying Risk and Resilience
  • Client Empowerment
  • The Clinical Process of Empowerment
  • Empowerment and Research
  • Limitations to Empowerment Practice
  • Spirituality in Clinical Practice
  • Incorporating Spirituality into Direct Practice
  • Psychodynamic Theories I: Ego Psychology
  • Origins and Social Context
  • Major Concepts
  • The Drives
  • The Significance of Emotional Life
  • The Ego and Its Functions
  • The Defense Mechanisms
  • The Nature of Problems and Change
  • Assessment and Intervention
  • Assessment
  • Intervention
  • Spirituality and the Psychodynamic Theories
  • Attention to Social Justice Issues
  • Case Illustrations
  • The Angry Attorney
  • The Post-Traumatic Stress Survivor
  • Evidence of Effectiveness
  • Criticisms of the Theory
  • Ego Psychology Theory Outline.

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