{"product_id":"9780826171863","title":"Solution-Focused Case Management","description":"\u003cp\u003e     “\u003cem\u003eBlundo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e and Simon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e have successfully outlined how a solution\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e-focused\u003c\/em\u003e     \u003cem\u003e         perspective can be a powerful tool for case managers. Their understanding and presentation is based upon practice scenarios that are real and         applied...They clearly demonstrate the impact of ‘thinking and language’ and the importance of building a collaborative relationship     \u003c\/em\u003e     \u003cem\u003e with clients. Their work challenges the traditional theory-driven interventions that focus on problems and arrive at a diagnosis\u003c\/em\u003e     \u003cem\u003e. They encourage a ‘shift’ to a co-constructive partnership that requires a practitioner to respect\u003c\/em\u003e     \u003cem\u003e         that clients are ‘experts of their own lives’…They provide a clear step-wise discussion of techniques and strategies that can be employed working with         individuals and families in case management     \u003c\/em\u003e     \u003cem\u003e settings. This book is a must read.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e     \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e     -\u003cstrong\u003eLawrence T. Force\u003c\/strong\u003e, PhD. LCSW-R \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e     Professor of Psychology, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e     From the Foreword \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e     Solution-focused practice is a paradigm that stresses client abilities, strengths, and individual goals rather than disability. Written by a team of     educator\/practitioners noted for their expertise in solution-focused therapy, this “how-to” text for social work, counseling, and psychology students     guides current and future case managers in learning this strengths-based, collaborative approach to case management. It discusses both the philosophical     basis for solution-focused casework and demonstrates how it is ideally suited for the case management process. The book is based on teaching materials the     authors have developed and used in their classes and workshops with undergraduate and graduate students and professionals. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e     The text incorporates new research and theoretical developments in solution-focused therapy as well as actual practice scenarios demonstrating the process     of building a collaborative relationship with individual clients and families. Replete with strategies and tools for practicing solution-focused case     management, the text describes such essential skills as identifying goals, monitoring progress, working with other agencies, and transitioning out of     treatment. It discusses issues related to ethical practice and presents strategies for self-care. Additionally, the book addresses diversity and social     justice and their relationships to solution-focused practice. Student exercises help to reinforce knowledge. The text will assist case managers in a     variety of settings—hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, community-based mental health agencies, schools, prisons, court systems, and     shelters for the homeless and victims of domestic violence—to partner with their clients towards finding strengths-based and solution-focused approaches to     resolving issues in a positive way. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e     \u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e     \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003e         \u003cp\u003e             Authored by noted experts in solution-focused education and practice         \u003c\/p\u003e     \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e         \u003cp\u003e             Facilitates a reframing of casework and case management around client strengths and resources         \u003c\/p\u003e     \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e         \u003cp\u003e             Provides specific case examples that allow readers to troubleshoot and apply solution-focused principles to practice         \u003c\/p\u003e     \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e         \u003cp\u003e             Includes student exercises throughout the book         \u003c\/p\u003e     \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107698229488,"sku":"9780826171863","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780826171863_p0.jpg?v=1763748682","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780826171863","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}