Theories for Direct Social Work Practice

416 Pages·2015·2.68 MB·English

by  Joseph Walsh

Brief Contents Page: iii
Contents Page: v
Preface Page: xv
About the Author Page: xix
Ch 1: Thinking about Theory Page: 1
What is a Theory? Page: 2
What is a Practice Theory? Page: 3
The Functions of Theory Page: 6
Curative Factors in All Practice Theories Page: 7
Selecting Theories for Practice Page: 8
Critical Thinking Page: 10
Social Work Research on Theory and Practice Evaluation Page: 11
Summary Page: 16
Topics for Discussion Page: 16
Idea for Class Activity Page: 17
Ch 2: A Social Work Perspective on Theory and Practice Page: 18
Defining Direct Social Work Practice Page: 19
The Value Base of Social Work Practice Page: 19
Strengths-Oriented Practice Page: 20
A Risk and Resilience Framework for Practice Page: 22
Diversity and Multiculturalism Page: 24
Client Empowerment Page: 25
Spirituality in Direct Practice Page: 28
Summary Page: 31
Topics for Discussion Page: 31
Ideas for Assignments Page: 32
Ch 3: Person-Centered Theory Page: 33
Origins and Social Context Page: 34
Major Concepts Page: 37
The Nature of Problems and Change Page: 40
Assessment and Intervention Page: 40
Spirituality and PCT Page: 42
Attention to Social Justice Issues Page: 43
Case Illustrations Page: 44
Evidence of Effectiveness Page: 48
Criticisms of the Theory Page: 50
Summary Page: 51
Topics for Discussion Page: 53
Ideas for Classroom Activities/Role-Plays Page: 53
Ch 4: Ego Psychology Page: 55
Origins and Social Context Page: 56
Major Concepts Page: 58
The Nature of Problems and Change Page: 64
Assessment and Intervention Page: 65
Spirituality and the Psychodynamic Theories Page: 71
Attention to Social Justice Issues Page: 72
Case Illustrations Page: 73
Evidence of Effectiveness Page: 78
Criticisms of the Theory Page: 80
Summary Page: 81
Topics for Discussion Page: 81
Ideas for Classroom Activities/Role-Plays Page: 81
Appendix: Ego Psychology Theory Outline Page: 82
Ch 5: The Relational Theories, with a Focus on Object Relations Page: 85
Origins and Social Context Page: 86
Major Concepts Page: 89
Developmental Concepts Page: 93
The Nature of Problems Page: 96
The Nature of Change Page: 97
Assessment and Intervention Page: 98
Attention to Social Justice Issues Page: 101
Case Illustrations Page: 101
Evidence of Effectiveness Page: 106
Criticisms of the Theory Page: 108
Summary Page: 108
Topics for Discussion Page: 108
Ideas for Classroom Activities/Role-Plays Page: 109
Appendix: Object Relations Theory Outline Page: 110
Ch 6: Family Emotional Systems Theory Page: 113
Origins and Social Context Page: 115
Major Concepts Page: 117
The Nature of Problems and Change Page: 122
Assessment and Intervention Page: 122
Spirituality and Family Emotional Systems Theory Page: 127
Attention to Social Justice Issues Page: 128
Case Illustrations Page: 128
Evidence of Effectiveness Page: 139
Criticisms of the Theory Page: 141
Summary Page: 141
Topics for Discussion Page: 142
Ideas for Role-Plays Page: 143
Appendix: Family Emotional Systems Theory Outline Page: 143
Ch 7: Behavior Theory Page: 146
Origins and Social Context Page: 147
Major Concepts Page: 149
The Nature of Problems and Change Page: 149
Assessment and Intervention Page: 153
Spirituality and Behavior Theory Page: 156
Attention to Social Justice Issues Page: 157
Case Illustrations Page: 158
Evidence of Effectiveness Page: 164
Criticisms of the Theory Page: 166
Summary Page: 167
Topics for Discussion Page: 167
Ideas for Role-Plays Page: 168
Appendix: Behavior Theory Outline Page: 168
Ch 8: Cognitive Theory Page: 171
Origins and Social Context Page: 172
Major Concepts Page: 175
The Nature of Problems and Change Page: 177
Assessment and Intervention Page: 179
Spirituality and Cognitive Theory Page: 186
Attention to Social Justice Issues Page: 187
Case Illustrations Page: 188
Combining Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions Page: 192
Evidence of Effectiveness Page: 195
Criticisms of the Theory Page: 196
Summary Page: 197
Topics for Discussion Page: 198
Ideas for Classroom Activities/Role-Plays Page: 198
Appendix: Cognitive Theory Outline Page: 199
Ch 9: Structural Family Theory Page: 202
Origins and Social Context Page: 203
Major Concepts Page: 205
The Nature of Problems and Change Page: 212
Assessment and Intervention Page: 214
Spirituality in Structural Family Theory Page: 218
Attention to Social Justice Issues Page: 219
Case Illustrations Page: 219
Evidence of Effectiveness Page: 225
Criticisms of the Theory Page: 227
Summary Page: 228
Topics for Discussion Page: 228
Ideas for Role-Plays Page: 229
Appendix: Structural Family Theory Outline Page: 230
Ch 10: Solution-Focused Therapy Page: 233
Origins and Social Context Page: 233
Major Concepts Page: 235
The Nature of Problems and Change Page: 236
Assessment and Intervention Page: 237
Spirituality and Solution-Focused Intervention Page: 243
Attention to Social Justice Issues Page: 243
Case Illustrations Page: 244
Evidence of Effectiveness Page: 248
Criticisms of the Therapy Page: 251
Summary Page: 251
Topics for Discussion Page: 251
Ideas for Classroom Activities/Role-Plays Page: 252
Appendix: Solution-Focused Therapy Outline Page: 252
Ch 11: Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy Page: 255
Origins, Social Context, and Major Concepts Page: 256
The Nature of Problems and Change Page: 259
Assessment and Intervention Page: 259
Spirituality in Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Page: 267
Attention to Social Justice Issues Page: 268
Case Illustrations Page: 268
Evidence of Effectiveness Page: 272
Criticisms of Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy Page: 273
Summary Page: 274
Topics for Discussion Page: 275
Ideas for Class Role-Plays Page: 275
Appendix: Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Outline Page: 275
Ch 12: Narrative Theory Page: 278
Origins and Social Context Page: 279
Major Concepts Page: 283
The Nature of Problems and Change Page: 285
Assessment and Intervention Page: 287
Spirituality and Narrative Theory Page: 292
Attention to Social Justice Issues Page: 292
Case Illustrations Page: 293
Evidence of Effectiveness Page: 297
Criticisms of the Theory Page: 300
Summary Page: 301
Topics for Discussion Page: 302
Ideas for Role-Plays Page: 302
Appendix: Narrative Theory Outline Page: 303
Ch 13: Crisis Theory and Intervention Page: 306
Origins and Social Context Page: 307
Major Concepts Page: 309
Assessment and Intervention Page: 313
Spirituality and Crisis Theory Page: 326
Attention to Social Justice Issues Page: 327
Evidence of Effectiveness Page: 327
Criticisms of the Theory Page: 329
Summary Page: 329
Topics for Discussion Page: 330
Ideas for Role-Plays Page: 330
Appendix: Crisis Theory Outline Page: 331
References Page: 333
Author Index Page: 369
Subject Index Page: 382