Description:
A foundational text for students learning to work with individuals, families and communities, this book covers the basic skills of engagement, assessment, intervention and reflective practice. Through the use of reality-based case examples and sample dialogue, the authors help students apply theory to practice and develop their essential reflective and critical thinking skills.
Brief description:
Brian E. Perron, PhD, is an associate professor with the University of Michigan′s School of Social Work. He teaches classes on topics related to diagnosis and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. Dr. Perron is also actively involved in research related to these topics, with an emphasis on clinical assessment, measurement, evidence-based practices, and predictive modeling.
Review Quotes: I chose this book for my graduate class in social work, after reviewing several others, because of the author′s inclusion of cultural competence, cross-racial social work and other cultural factors.--Ms Linda Edwards-Brown (10/11/2020 12:00:00 AM)