Advancing Social Work in Mental Health Through Strengths Based Practice

by Abraham P. Francis, Venkat Pulla, Michael Clark, Ilango Ponnuswami, and E. Sisana Mariscal

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This (SECOND EDITION) 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.
  • ISBN10 1312232307
  • ISBN13 9781312232303
  • Publish Date 25 August 2015
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Lulu.com
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 602
  • Language English