The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice

by Dennis Saleebey

The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice is an unrivaled collection of essays explaining the strengths-based philosophy, demonstrating how it works, and providing clear and practical tools for its application. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field to provide a balanced approach to social work practice that explores the strengths and assets of clients. An exceptionally wide range of subjects (ideas and populations) are covered in each essay.

Genres: Social Work

198 pages, Paperback

First published July 11, 2012

Reviews

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am actually reading the 5th Edition (not listed on here), and it is excellent.

[Hope McCormick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has some great concepts. Some of the chapters are too theoretical, not too strong how concrete application. Still, I'd recommend this book as a good foundational piece.

[Jeff Mohr · Rating 5 out of 5]

This text remains the definitive guidebook for the broad application of strengths perspective principles in social work practice.