Social Work Practice with Children, Third Edition

By: James W. Drisko and Nancy Boyd Webb

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Synopsis: Widely adopted, this bestselling work provides the knowledge that social workers need for effective, culturally competent practice with children, adolescents, and their caregivers. The author presents a framework for developmentally informed assessment and intervention and describes a variety of powerful helping methods, illustrated with vivid case examples. Demonstrated are research-based strategies for working with victims of abuse and trauma as well as children affected by poverty, divorce, parental substance abuse, and other adverse circumstances. Special features include instructive discussion questions and role-play exercises. Reproducible assessment forms can also be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition Updated to incorporate current research on child development, attachment, and trauma. Chapter on bullying. New discussions of autism, childhood obesity, and blended families. School social work chapter has been extensively revised. Expanded examples of group work, including groups for children with ADHD and crisis groups following disasters.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781609186456
Related ISBNs:: 9781609186432
Publisher:: Guilford Publications
Date of Addition:: 04/20/12
Copyrighted By:: The Guilford Press
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Parenting and Family, Psychology, Social Studies, Medicine
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.