Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families: Evidence-Informed Assessments and Interventions

By Catherine N. Dulmus, Karen M. Sowers, Michael J. Holosko

Book Overview

A lifespan approach presenting evidence-informed interventions for working with individuals and families Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families covers assessment of and intervention with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and families. It offers an array of pedagogical features within each chapter, as well as online resources and review questions at the conclusion of each chapter to help guide critical thinking about topics. Reflecting the current state of evidence-informed social work practice, each chapter's contributors emphasize the incorporation of wider forms of systematically collected data such as case studies, best or promising practices, and consumer-focused data. Reading this book will not only give readers the tools to work effectively with individuals and families, but also develop their skills in evidence informed practice. Comprehensive and insightful, Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families is a student- and practitioner-friendly text identifying the best assessment tools and strategies available for social workers to successfully serve individuals and families facing a broad range of challenges.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1118176979
• ISBN13: 9781118176979
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.2"