{"product_id":"9780826107626","title":"Tools for Strengths-Based Assessment and Evaluation","description":"Catherine Simmons, PhD, LCSW\u003cp\u003eìDrs. Simmons and Lehmann have given all of us in the helping professionsópractitioners and researchers alikeóa comprehensive resource for finding and selecting psychometrically sound, practical, strengths-based measures that we can use not only to ëlook at the resultsí but to do so in a way that we ëmeasure others by their strengths.í We look forward to seeing this invaluable resourceÖon every social workerís desk in the coming years.î\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-John G. Orme\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, MSW\u003cbr\u003eProfessor, University of Tennessee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Terri Combs-Orme\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD\u003cbr\u003eThe Urban Child Institute Endowed Professor\u003cbr\u003eUniversity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, assessment and evaluation have focused on the negative aspects or deficits of a clientís presentation. Yet strengths, health, and those things that are going ìrightî in a personís life are key protective factors in the prevention and treatment of many mental health problems. Thus, measuring strengths is an important component of a balanced assessment and evaluation process. This is the first compendium of more than 150 valid and reliable strengths-based assessment tools that clinicians, researchers, educators, and program evaluators can use to assess a wide array of positive attributes, including well-being, mindfulness, optimism, resilience, humor, aspirations, values, sources of support, emotional intelligence, and much more. These tools provide a clear picture of an individualís strengths while being easy to complete, score, and interpret.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scales and instruments included are consistently formatted, organized according to construct measures, and include tools for working with adults, couples, families, children, and special populations. They represent a wide range of theoretical approaches and were written by a diverse array of professionals, including social workers, psychologists, nurses, physicians, and sociologists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePartial List of Instruments:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessing Emotions Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffective Balance Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlourishing Scale \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive States of Mind Scale \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure of Expectations for Partner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultidimensional Sense of Humor Scale \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParenting Sense of Competence Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal Well-being Index \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProactive Coping Inventory \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePsychological Empowerment Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStress-Related Growth Scale \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial Well-being Scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWellness Beliefs Scale \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107909812464,"sku":"9780826107626","price":61.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780826107626_p0.jpg?v=1763754835","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780826107626","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}