Advancing Social Work in Mental Health through Strengths-Based Practice
Francis, Abraham P., Pulla, Venkat, Clark, Michael, Mariscal, E. Susana, and Ponnuswami, Ilango (2014) Advancing Social Work in Mental Health through Strengths-Based Practice. Primrose Hall, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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Abstract
This book is about 'strengths-based practice' in social work. Strengths based practice refers to the identification of 'strengths' within an individual, family, or community, which are then employed to aid in promoting self-fulfilment and healing in a client. Strengths-based practice is a deliberate shift away from language and practices based on a client's deficits or pathology--- a widespread approach that has dominated many fields within social science for some time--- to one that focuses on the client's strengths. This premise is not a new idea as it has existed in the writings and practice of many of the great philosophical leaders and social work practitioners.
Item ID: | 33954 |
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Item Type: | Book (Edited) |
ISBN: | 978-1-323-23230-3 |
Funders: | James Cook University (JCU) |
Date Deposited: | 23 Jul 2014 00:34 |
FoR Codes: | 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1607 Social Work > 160701 Clinical Social Work Practice @ 100% |
SEO Codes: | 92 HEALTH > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920410 Mental Health @ 50% 93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9305 Education and Training Systems > 930599 Education and Training Systems not elsewhere classified @ 50% |
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