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Social Work Skills Demonstrated Beginning Direct Practice

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ISBN-10: 0205406106

ISBN-13: 9780205406104

Edition: 2nd 2006 (Workbook)

Authors: Linda K. Cummins, Judith A. Sevel, Laura E. Pedrick

List price: $98.20
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The second edition of this widely popular CD-ROM with manual can be used to either teach or to review essential social work skills using the latest technology available. Designed as a practical guide to teaching basic counseling skills, the CD-ROM contains video segments demonstrating four different, culturally diverse social worker-client interactions. Students can view the video, stop the action and respond to questions, look up references, or obtain more in-depth information about each skill segment. Common pitfalls for each skill set are noted, as well as examples of appropriate and inappropriate uses of skills and outcomes. Social work values are discussed in the CD-ROM, as well as…    
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Book details

List price: $98.20
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/18/2005
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 272
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 1.474
Language: English

An Introduction to Social Work and the Helping Process
Defining Social Work
The Helping Process
Social Worker Roles
Values and Ethics in Social Work
Social Work Mission
Social Work Values
Self-Determination
Empowerment
Inherent Worth and Dignity
Confidentiality
Social Work Ethics
Ethical Dilemmas
Conclusion
Social Work Practice and Theory
Systems Theory
Ecological Perspective
Life Model of Social Work Practice
Person-in-Environment (PIE) Assessment and Classification System
Strengths Perspective
Empowerment-Based Practice Model
The Cultural Context of Practice: Using Interviewing Skills Effectively
Self-Awareness
Evolving Self-Awareness
Cross-Cultural Knowledge
Cross Cultural Skills
Conclusion
The Engagement Process
The Professional Relationship
Getting Down the Basics: Know Yourself
Confidentiality
Preparing for the First Meeting
The First Face-to-Face Meeting with the Client
Home Visits
Signs of Successful Client Engagement
Conclusion
Social Work Skills
Interviewing Skills
Lead-in Responses
Paraphrasing
Reflection of Feeling
Open-Ended Questions
Closed-Ended Questions
Clarification
Summarization
Information Giving
Confrontation
Interpretation
Attending Behaviors
Integrating Social Work Skills and Attending
Behaviors
Conclusion
Pitfalls
Detecting Mistakes
The Pitfalls
Advice Giving
Inappropriate Use of Humor
Interrupting the Client and Abrupt Transitions
Inappropriate and Irrelevant Questions
Judgmental Response
Inappropriate Social Worker Self-Disclosure
Premature Confrontation
Overwhelming the Client with Too Much or Irrelevant Information
Premature Problem Solving
Offering False Assurance/Minimizing the Problem
Learning from Mistakes
Conclusion
Workbook
Social Work Skills
Paraphrasing
Reflection of Feeling
Open-Ended Questions
Closed-Ended Questions
Clarification
Summarization
Information Giving
Confrontation
Interpretation
Pitfalls