{"product_id":"social-work-methods-and-skills-the-essential-foundations-of-practice-paperback","title":"Social Work Methods and Skills: The Essential Foundations of Practice - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaren Healy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis brilliantly systematic and comprehensive textbook provides an integrated approach to social work theory, methods and skills as the bedrock of all social work practice. Recognizing social work as a diverse activity that is rooted in common foundations, it explains how practice both shapes and is shaped by professional purpose. The text also explores the diverse range of social work practice methods available and aims to equip the reader with a foundation in the history and application of these varied approaches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffering a step-by-step discussion that will empower readers to critically develop and refine their professional toolkit for purposeful and innovative intervention, this original rationale is an essential resource for any social work student or practitioner looking to build, or consolidate, their understanding of the range of methods and skills available for effective professional practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheories, methods and skills are the bedrock of all social work practice; yet how they are used varies according to the needs of the client and the practice context. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this brilliantly systematic and comprehensive text, Karen Healy provides an integrated approach to social work methods and skills. Recognising social work as a diverse activity that is rooted in common foundations, she explains how practice both shapes and is shaped by professional purpose. In particular, she: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvocates a dynamic generalist model for working with individuals, families, groups and organisations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a rigorous account of practice methods, influenced by critical social work theory, systems theory, strengths perspectives and research evidence\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents each method with unrivalled clarity and analytic coherence, using a range of exercises and reflective material to support personal engagement and understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cem\u003eSocial Work Methods and Skills\u003c\/em\u003e offers a step-by-step discussion of social work practice that will empower readers to develop and refine their professional toolkit for purposeful and innovative interventions. It is an essential resource for any social work student or practitioner looking to build, or consolidate, their understanding of the range of methods and skills available for effective professional practice.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Karen Healy Research Director at The University of Queensland, Australia. She has published three books on social work practice, including the best-selling title, Social Work Theories in Context (Palgrave Macmillan).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Karen Healy\u003c\/b\u003e Research Director at The University of Queensland, Australia. She has published three books on social work practice, including the best-selling title, Social Work Theories in Context (Palgrave Macmillan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.1 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42100694089808,"sku":"9780230575172","price":84.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/REkvNlorV1puVG9FRGJqVmlFRkV4dz09.webp?v=1772017227","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/social-work-methods-and-skills-the-essential-foundations-of-practice-paperback","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}