Social Work Theories in Action.

By: Nash, MaryContributor(s): Munford, Robyn | O'Donoghue, Kieran | Nash, Mary | Connolly, MarieMaterial type: TextTextPublisher: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005Copyright date: ©2005Description: 1 online resource (274 pages)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781846421006Subject(s): Social service -- Australia | Social service -- New Zealand | Social work with minorities -- Australia | Social work with minorities -- New ZealandGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: Social Work Theories in ActionDDC classification: 361.30994 LOC classification: HV473.S634 2005Online resources: Click to View
Contents:
Cover -- Social Work Theories in Action -- Contents -- DEDICATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- Foreword by Jim Ife -- Introduction: Integrating Theory and Practice -- Part I: People in their Environments -- Introduction -- 1. The Ecological Systems Metaphor in Australasia -- 2. An Ecological Understanding of HIV Practice in South Africa -- 3. Complexity and Context: An Ecological Understanding of Trauma Practice -- 4. Integrated Practice in Mental Health Social Work -- Part II: Developing Communities -- Introduction -- 5. Community Development: Principles into Practice -- 6. Dreams are Free: Nga Moemoea a te Hapu -- 7. Community Development: A Tongan Perspective -- 8. Responding to Settlement Needs: Migrants and Refugees and Community Development -- Part III: Working with Strengths -- Introduction -- 9. Working with Families: Strengths-based Approaches -- 10. Strengths-based Practice in Statutory Care and Protection Work -- 11. Bicultural Strengths-based Supervision -- Part IV: Attachment: Reworking Relationships -- Introduction -- 12. Attachment Theory and Social Work -- 13. Working with Adults who are Parenting -- 14. Attachment Issues and Work with Adolescents -- Conclusion: Integrated Theory in Action -- GLOSSARY OF MAORI AND PACIFIC WORDS -- CONTRIBUTORS -- SUBJECT INDEX -- AUTHOR INDEX.
Summary: This wide-ranging collection of essays offers valuable insights into the cultural issues involved in the practical application of social work theories. Leading contributors explore the challenges faced by indigenous populations and ethnic minority groups, and offer valuable guidance on cross-cultural work.
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Cover -- Social Work Theories in Action -- Contents -- DEDICATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- Foreword by Jim Ife -- Introduction: Integrating Theory and Practice -- Part I: People in their Environments -- Introduction -- 1. The Ecological Systems Metaphor in Australasia -- 2. An Ecological Understanding of HIV Practice in South Africa -- 3. Complexity and Context: An Ecological Understanding of Trauma Practice -- 4. Integrated Practice in Mental Health Social Work -- Part II: Developing Communities -- Introduction -- 5. Community Development: Principles into Practice -- 6. Dreams are Free: Nga Moemoea a te Hapu -- 7. Community Development: A Tongan Perspective -- 8. Responding to Settlement Needs: Migrants and Refugees and Community Development -- Part III: Working with Strengths -- Introduction -- 9. Working with Families: Strengths-based Approaches -- 10. Strengths-based Practice in Statutory Care and Protection Work -- 11. Bicultural Strengths-based Supervision -- Part IV: Attachment: Reworking Relationships -- Introduction -- 12. Attachment Theory and Social Work -- 13. Working with Adults who are Parenting -- 14. Attachment Issues and Work with Adolescents -- Conclusion: Integrated Theory in Action -- GLOSSARY OF MAORI AND PACIFIC WORDS -- CONTRIBUTORS -- SUBJECT INDEX -- AUTHOR INDEX.

This wide-ranging collection of essays offers valuable insights into the cultural issues involved in the practical application of social work theories. Leading contributors explore the challenges faced by indigenous populations and ethnic minority groups, and offer valuable guidance on cross-cultural work.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

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