ABSTRACT
Written by practicing social workers and social work educators, this text analyzes modern psychoanalytic and psychosocial approaches to social work and relates them to current practices and values. Focusing on working with children and families, the text covers salient issues in social work practice including risk assessment, dealing with parents with drug and alcohol problems, supervision and management of emotional stress.
Throughout the book there is an emphasis on the realities of frontline practice, and looking at what can realistically be achieved. It also addresses the research evidence for this approach. With psychoanalytic and psychosocial approaches becoming increasingly popular, this text will be a welcome addition for professionals, students and social work educators.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |45 pages
A framework for practice
part |68 pages
Understanding and working with children and young people
chapter |19 pages
Individual brief psychotherapy with sexually abused girls and parallel support work with parents and carers
part |63 pages
Parents, families and professional networks
part |22 pages
Professional stresses and supports