Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills [with InfoTrac]

by Dean H. Hepworth, Ronald H. Rooney, Glenda Dewberry Rooney

Through proven learning experiences that are as close to real-life practice as can be obtained from a book, DIRECT SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE: THEORY AND SKILLS prepares social work students for effective work in the field. Many of the case examples are drawn from social work practitioners as well as the authors' own practice situations. Long praised for its appropriate level of rigor, the book integrates the major theories and skills that direct social work practitioners need to understand and master--thus giving the book its reputation as the classic source for helping students learn direct practice skills. Consisting of four parts, the book begins by identifying the mission of social work, its values, and knowledge base. The authors then differentiate generalist from direct practice and explore roles of direct practitioners. Common elements amongst diverse theorists are then examined while key intervention strategies and various client population and practice settings are presented. Specifically, Part One provides the foundational/values and knowledge base material; Part Two is devoted to the beginning phase of the helping process; Part Three addresses the middle phase (goal attainment strategies), discussing four intervention approaches; and Part Four clarifies the termination phase of direct practice.

Genres: Social Work, Nonfiction, School, Textbooks, Psychology, Read For School, Academic

634 pages, Hardcover

First published June 18, 2015

Reviews

[Reagan Formea]

obvi read this for school but if I read every chapter it’s GOTTA count 😮‍💨

[Sommer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for BSW and MSW students alike. I thought it was a great strengths perspective model for social work practice. It is all inclusive though so it may not always give you the details on specific tools to use in your practice. More like an overview of ideas and ways to approach different needs, groups and individuals. A good addition to your library though.

[Alissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read for my MSSW program. Great overview and easy to follow and apply to real word situations. I’ll be using this as a resource in the future!

[Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfectly solid text book.

[Isla Belle]

dnf around 40% but need to tho bc it was good

[Tory Tammen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing personal towards the book, just didn't like the class

[Endira77 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although there aren't many graphics, the content of the text is detailed and practical. It's a comprehensive overview of the process of interviewing a client and determining an action plan. My course had an awesome syllabus with activities that built on the concepts and extended research into a role-play video. Thanks go Cassie for an amazing performance!

[Rhina M. Finley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've had this book for awhile, matter of fact the third year I was in school for social work. This is such a good source of material, especially for studying for the LSW exam. Which I'm still studying for.

[Bookich Store · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great first-year MSW Social Workbook. Easy to understand sometimes repetitive in nature.
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[Jose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good. Dug it overall. Read this for 510.

[Amanda Degler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very practical examples, information, and insight into social work practice. This book was easy to read and understand and gave tons of relevant examples on how to apply each of the methods.

[Jordan Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

It can be dry at times, but that is what you would expect from an introductory social work text. This book really helped me identify clinical skills I was using and then commit them to memory.

[Zachary Ransom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tulane University, MSW, Introduction to Direct Social Work Practice class

[CEHD at the U of M]

Ronald H. Rooney, co-author.

[Nadeem Abbas]

i want to getg information from there

[Aisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

daebak..!

[Ḟt Ṃań]

This book is a recommended book for my course. Therefore it is critical that i read this book to enhance my knowledge on Social Work.