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BA lifespan approach presenting evidence, informed interventions for working with individuals and families/b/ iSocial Work Practice with Individuals and Families /icovers assessment of and intervention with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and families. It offers an array of pedagogical features within each chapter, as well as online resources and review questions at the conclusion of each chapter to help guide critical thinking about topics. Reflecting the current state of evidence, informed social work practice, each chapter's contributors emphasize the incorporation of wider forms of systematically collected data such as case studies, best or promising practices, and consumer, focused data. Reading this book will not only give readers the tools to work effectively with individuals and families, but also develop their skills in evidence informed practice. Comprehensive and insightful, iSocial Work Practice with Individuals and Families/i is a student, and practitioner, friendly text identifying the best assessment tools and strategies available for social workers to successfully serve individuals and families facing a broad range of challenges.

Table of Contents:

• Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Assessment of Children / Michael E. Woolley
• Defining Assessment
• Historical Background
• Evolving Ecological-Systems Perspective
• Biopsychosocial Assessment Report
• Summary of Current Evidence-Based Assessment of Children
• Emerging Trends in Child Assessment
• Implications for Social Work on Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macrolevels
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking
• Online Resources
• References
• ch. 2 Intervention With Children / Paula Allen-Meares
• Development of EBPs for Children at Risk for Emotional or Behavioral Problems
• Current EBPs With Children
• Limitations of the Evidence
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking

• Online Resources
• References
• ch. 3 Assessment of Adolescents / Tara M. Powell
• Evidence-Based Assessment With Adolescents
• Limitations of Evidence-Based Assessment With Adolescents
• Treatment Goals
• Implications for Social Work
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking
• Online Resources
• References
• ch. 4 Intervention With Adolescents / Lela Rankin Williams
• Overview of Issues and Problems Facing Adolescents
• Promising Programs of Prevention and Intervention
• Promoting the Development of Competencies and the Prevention of Disorders
• Substance-Abuse-Prevention Programs
• Promising Treatment Programs
• Ongoing Treatment and Case Management
• Considerations in Service Delivery
• Motivation for Treatment
• Context and Focus of Treatment
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking
• Online Resources
• References
• ch. 5 Assessment of Adults / Elaine Congress
• Historical Background
• Summary of Current Evidence-Based Assessment for Individuals
• Evidence-Based Assessment
• Implications for Social Work on Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macrolevels
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking
• Online Resources
• References
• ch. 6 Intervention With Adults / Bruce A. Thyer
• Historical Background
• Summary of Useful Resources
• Limitations of the Evidence
• Implications for Social Work at the Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macrolevels
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking
• Online Resources
• References
• ch. 7 Assessment of the Elderly / Gregory J. Paveza
• Historical Background
• Elements of the Comprehensive Assessment
• Mental Status
• Functional Assessment
• Medical History and Nutritional and Health-Behaviors Assessment
• Assessment of Emotional Well-Being
• Assessment of Social, Economic, and Environmental Well-Being
• Care Plan
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking
• Online Resources
• References
• ch. 8 Intervention With the Elderly / Kimberly Brisebois
• Historical Background
• Summary of Current Evidence-Based Interventions With the Elderly
• Limitations of the Evidence
• Implications for Social Work at Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macrolevels
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking
• Online Resources
• References
• ch. 9 Assessment of Families / Jackie Sanders
• Historical Background
• Current Evidence on the Assessment of Families
• Limitations to the Evidence on the Assessment of Families
• Assessment Process Within Social Work Practice
• -Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macrolevels
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking
• Online Resources
• References
• ch. 10 Intervention With Families / Laura Hopson
• Historical Background
• Summary of Current Evidence-Based Intervention With Families
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy With Parent Component
• Limitations of Evidence-Based Family Interventions
• Implications for Social Work Practice
• Conclusion
• Key Terms
• Review Questions for Critical Thinking
• Online Resources
• References.

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Author/Creator:

Holosko, Michael J.

Contributors:

Dulmus, Catherine N.

Sowers, Karen M. (Karen Marlaine)

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Social work practice with individuals and families: evidence-informed assessments and interventions [by Holosko, M.J.]

Other Related Resources:

Print version: Social work practice with individuals and families [by Holosko, M.J.] (Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2013 — ISBN 9781118176979; LCCN 2012022694)

Subjects:

Family social work

Social work with children

Evidence-based social work

Social case work

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Electronic reproduction. Ipswich, MA Available via World Wide Web.
Description based on print version record.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

ISBNs:

1118419359 (electronic bk.)
9781118419359 (electronic bk.)
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1118420918 (epub) [Invalid]
9781118433782 (mobipocket) [Invalid]
1118433785 (mobipocket) [Invalid]

OCLC Numbers:

795504447

Other Control Numbers:

518543 (source: EbpS)
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