{"product_id":"9780826110930","title":"Theoretical Perspectives for Direct Social Work Practice: A Generalist-Eclectic Approach, Second Edition","description":"\u003ci\u003e Praise for the first edition \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e \"Finally, a social work practice text that makes a difference! This is the book that you have wished for but could never find. Although similar to texts that cover a range of practice theories and approaches to clinical practice, this book clearly has a social work frame of reference and a social work identity.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eGayla Rogers\u003c\/b\u003e, Dean of the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe major focus of this second edition is the same; to provide an overview of theories, models, and therapies for direct social work practice, including systems theory, attachment theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, the crisis intervention model, and many more. However, this popular textbook goes beyond a mere survey of such theories. It also provides a framework for integrating the use of each theory with central social work principles and values, as well as with the artistic elements of practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eThis second edition has been fully updated and revised to include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eA new chapter on Relational Theory, and newly-rewritten chapters by new authors on Cognitive-Behavioral Theory, Existential Theory, and Wraparound Services \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew critique of the Empirically Supported Treatment (EST) movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated information on the movement toward eclecticism in counseling and psychotherapy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA refined conceptualization of the editors' generalist-eclectic approach \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070703485168,"sku":"9780826110930","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780826110930_p0.jpg?v=1763752385","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780826110930","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}