Addresses the extraordinary breadth of the social work profession and the diverse career paths available. Updated and expanded, the third edition includes 15 vivid new profiles of social workers who describe the rewards and challenges of their distinct roles.
This is an essential compendium of information and insight for the nursing home social worker on how to successfully navigate the day-to-day responsibilities and complexities of this role. Written for both new and seasoned social workers, it clearly addresses everything there is to know in one handy resource. The substantially updated third ......
Harnessing the proven benefits of active learning strategies, this is the first activity book created for a broad spectrum of courses in aging-related higher education. It features 32 classroom and community-based educational activities for instructors seeking to introduce and/or enhance aging content in their courses.
A revealing account of a three-year therapy journey between a therapist and client, co-authored by them both. It sensitively presents the challenges that an adult survivor of childhood abuse had to overcome, and offers insight for therapists into how creative use of relational models of working paved the way for the client's healing.
A Ready-to-Use Resource for Trauma, Adversity, and Culturally Informed,
This Treasure Box book is packed full of valuable resources from bestselling and award-winning author, trainer, organizational consultant, and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Karen Treisman, and will show you how to weave a deep understanding of trauma and adversity into the daily practice and the whole fabric of your organization. This expert ......
A New Treatment for Military Trauma, Loss, and Moral Injury
A complete guide to an innovative, research-based brief treatment specifically developed for service members and veterans, this book combines clinical wisdom and in-depth knowledge of military culture. Adaptive disclosure is designed to help those struggling in the aftermath of traumatic war-zone experiences, including life threat, traumatic loss, ......
Results from the National Youth Survey Family Study
This book describes the complex relationships of different types of adolescent exposure to violence with diverse adult outcomes, including social statuses, mental health, substance use, violent victimization, and violence perpetration.
Offers social workers with research-based information necessary to develop successful teen pregnancy prevention programs. This title draws upon multi-disciplinary literature from psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, medicine, and public health to provide 'best practice' applications for effective social work intervention.
A Comprehensive Guide for Counselors and Health Care Professionals
Looks at how first-responders, such as teachers, coaches, social workers, guidance counselors, and campus health counselors, can and do treat adolescent self-injury. This book offers a broad conceptual framework of Self-Injurious Behavior and includes specific practical guidelines for school counselors and other potential first-line responders.
