This thoroughly updated resource is the only comprehensive anthology addressing frameworks for treatment, therapeutic modalities, and specialized clinical issues, themes, and dilemmas encountered in clinical social work practice. Editor Jerrold R. Brandell and other leading figures in the field present carefully devised methods, models, and techniques for responding to the needs of an increasingly diverse clientele.

Key Features

Coverage of the most commonly used theoretical frameworks and systems in social work practice
Entirely new chapters devoted to clinical responses to terrorism and natural disasters, clinical case management, neurobiological theory, cross-cultural clinical practice, and research on clinical practice
Completely revised chapters on psychopharmacology, dynamic approaches to brief and time-limited clinical social work, and clinical practice with gay men
Content on the evidentiary base for clinical practice
New, detailed clinical illustrations in many chapters offering valuable information about therapeutic process dimensions and the use of specialized methods and clinical techniques

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Format: Hardcover
Author: Brandell, Jerrold R.
ISBN: 9781412981385
Condition: Used
Dimensions: 10.10 x 2.10
Number Of Pages: 880
Publication Year: 2010

Language: English

Theory & Practice in Clinical Social Work

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