{"product_id":"direct-practice-skills-for-evidence-based-social-work-a-strengths-based-text-and-workbook-9780826133625","title":"Direct Practice Skills for Evidence-Based Social Work: A Strengths-Based Text and Workbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeaturing an evidence- and strengths-based approach to practice methods, this new text teaches students how to apply social work skills in a variety of settings. Designed to enhance self-awareness, professionalism, ethical reasoning, cultural sensitivity, and an appreciation for social justice issues, this text introduces readers to social work's core values and practice methods to help them assimilate the skills needed for working in the field. Cases and skills-based exercises demonstrate how to make accurate assessments and design effective intervention plans. After laying the groundwork in theory, values, and ethics, the authors review methods for working with individuals, children, and families from an individual and environmental strengths-based perspective. Client engagement, assessment, intervention, evaluation and termination, and documentation are then reviewed. Readers are introduced to the foundational concepts of social work practice and through application learn to successfully work with clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrates the Council on Social Work Education's EPAS standards and core competencies throughout, including engagement, assessment, intervention, evaluation, social justice, ethics, critical thinking, professional conduct and decision making, and cultural competency and diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase scenarios in client interview format that closely resemble actual interactions, followed by questions, test readers' understanding of the practice skills needed to work in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill-building exercises including individual and group activities, role plays, simulations, and discussion questions that provide an opportunity to apply one's knowledge and skill sets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal reflections that encourage students to examine their own beliefs to help them assimilate social work ethics and values into their professional demeanor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIcons throughout the text that draw attention to useful tips for developing direct practice skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strengths-based approach that heightens understanding and results in a higher level of proficiency in the change process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces challenging situations often encountered in practice to help readers acquire the more advanced practice skills necessary for assessment and intervention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources including PowerPoints, test questions, sample syllabi, and suggested answers to text exercises and discussion questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11961138\"\u003eElizabeth C. Pomeroy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-13294152\"\u003eRenée Bradford Garcia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/18\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.30h x 8.64w x 0.58d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780826133625\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0826133622\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SOC\"\u003eSocial Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SOC025000\"\u003eSocial Work\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42660074225901,"sku":"9780826133625","price":183.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_6df4fcee-af8d-4a45-bbaa-17bdb464fe59.jpg?v=1649347428","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/direct-practice-skills-for-evidence-based-social-work-a-strengths-based-text-and-workbook-9780826133625","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}