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Resiliency Enhancement Putting the Strength Perspective into Social Work Practice

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ISBN-10: 0231118007

ISBN-13: 9780231118002

Edition: 2000

Authors: Elaine Norman

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The strengths perspective is a new focus in social work today, but until now little has been done to move this focus beyond the realm of theoretical discourse. In Resiliency Enhancement, Elaine Norman and her colleagues bridge the gap between theory and implementation to illustrate how resiliency enhancement -- strengthening an individual's ability to function competently even in the presence of major life stressors -- enables social workers to put the strengths perspective successfully into practice for their clients. Resiliency is based on a common core of personality characteristics and dispositions that enable highly stressed persons to maintain a sense of competence and control in…    
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List price: $120.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication date: 9/26/2000
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Size: 0.61" wide x 0.93" long x 0.06" tall
Weight: 0.132
Language: English

Solon Roberts was born in Jasper, Alabama in 1958 and currently resides with his wife Crela, in Birmingham, Alabama. This is his first book in which the contents of this book were inspired by and based upon revelations and prophecies from the Holy Spirit. These revelations were received by the congregation of a small church in Union Chapel Alabama from 2001 until 2006. There he was a member for seven years during which time the Holy Spirit opened up the scriptures to a small dedicated prayer group. Those revelations from the Word of God are the collection of scriptures and commentaries presented in this book entitled The Believers Power Guide To The Bible. Under the guidance of the Holy…    

Introduction: The Strengths Perspective and Resiliency Enhancement--A Natural Partnership
Resiliency Enhancement and Specific Populations
The Legacy of Caretaking Among African American Women: A Mixed Blessing
Recognizing and Enhancing Natural Resiliency in Boys and Girls
Resiliency in Older People: A Paradigm for Practice
Resiliency Enhancement and Individual, Family, Couple, and Group Practice
A Case Study of Resiliency Enhancement Interventions with an African American Woman
Women's Resilience at Midlife: What Is It? How Do You Mobilize It?
Grasping Life: Five Stories of Will-Filled Men
Enhancing Couple Resiliency
Strength and Resiliency Themes in Social Work Practice with Groups
The Unitas Extended Family Circle: Developing Resiliency in Hispanic Youngsters
Resiliency Enhancement in Administration, Training, and Prevention
The Workplace as a Protective Environment: Management Strategies
The African American Professional's Resiliency
Introducing a Strengths/Resiliency Model in Mental Health Organizations
Capitalizing on Strengths: A Resiliency Enhancement Model for At-Risk Youth
Index