Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work: A Generalist-Eclectic Approach Practice

by Peter Lehmann PhD LCSW (Editor), Nick Coady (Editor)

Praise for the first edition

"Finally, a social work practice text that makes a difference! This is the book that you have wished for but could never find. Although similar to texts that cover a range of practice theories and approaches to clinical practice, this book clearly has a social work frame of reference and a social work identity."

—Gayla Rogers, Dean of the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary

This second edition has been updated and revised to include:

A new chapter on Relational Theory, and newly-rewritten chapters by new authors on Cognitive-Behavioral Theory, Existential Theory, and Wraparound Services
New critique of the Empirically Supported Treatment (EST) movement
Updated information on the movement toward eclecticism in counseling and psychotherapy
A refined conceptualization of the editors' generalist-eclectic approach

This new edition discusses many of the same issues presented in the first, but also provides a framework for integrating the use of each theory with central social work principles and values, as well as with the artistic elements of practice.

Genres: Social Work, Textbooks

448 pages, Hardcover

First published December 13, 2000

Reviews

[Apzmarshl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Theory can be dry! But it's actually pretty good!

[Breyanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best social work textbook that I've encountered so far. This is so much useful information in here!

[Maddy M-N · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had some good information, but the chapters could have been 10 pages shorter than they are. Way too much repetition.

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is far from an intriguing read, but it certainly provides useful information.