| Family Health Social Work Practice: A Knowledge and Skills Casebook Contributor(s): Yuen, Francis K. O. (Author), Skibinski, Gregory J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0789016486 ISBN-13: 9780789016485 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $69.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Health Risk Assessment - Social Science | Social Work - Psychology |
| Dewey: 362.104 |
| LCCN: 2002068754 |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6.46" W x 8.32" (0.85 lbs) 248 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A fundamental handbook to the family health model Family Health Social Work Practice: A Knowledge and Skills Casebook is a comprehensive guide to an emerging practice paradigm in the social work field. Edited by pioneers of the family health approach (who also contribute several chapters each), this book introduces the theoretical model and skills of the practice, including a framework for developing a family health intervention plan, illustrated by case scenarios. Issues vital to any family health intervention are addressed in 10 case studies that further explain the application of the practice model.Family Health Social Work Practice stresses a holistic orientation to assessment and intervention from a health perspective that includes the physical, mental, emotional, social, economic, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of family life. With its focus on practice theories, practical information, and evaluation strategies, the book provides a strong foundation for skills development in the family health model. A collection of articles from the leading practitioners and academics in the field gives a thorough and thoughtful examination to issues ranging from domestic violence to substance abuse to the Americans with Disabilities Act.Family Health Social Work Practice also reviews the philosophy behind the family health approach, summarizes its effectiveness, and examines other critical concerns, such as:
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