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Rural Mental Health - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Social Work Practice with African Americans in Urban Environments - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Social Work Practice with African Americans in Urban Environments - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

The experiences of African Americans in urban communities are distinct from those of other ethnic groups, and to be truly understood require an in-depth appreciation of the interface between micro- and macro-level factors. This sweeping text, an outgrowth of a groundbreaking urban social work curriculum, focuses exclusively on the African American experience through field education, community engagement, and practice. It presents a framework for urban social work practice that encompasses a deep understanding of the challenges faced by this community. From a perspective based on empowerment, strengths, resilience, cultural competence, and multiculturalism, the book delivers proven strategies for social work practice with the urban African American population. It facilitates the development of creative thinking skills and the ability to "meet people where they are" skills that are often necessary for true transformation to take root. The book describes an overarching framework for understanding and practicing urban social work, including definitions and theories that have critical implications for working with people in such communities. It encompasses the contributions of African American pioneers regarding a response to such challenges as poverty, oppression, and racism. Focusing on the theory, practice, and policy aspects of urban social work, the book examines specific subsets of the urban African American population including children, adults, families, and older adults. It addresses the challenges of urban social work in relation to public health, health, and mental health; substance abuse; criminal justice; and violence prevention. Additionally, the book discusses how to navigate the urban built environment and the intersection between African Americans and other diverse groups. Chapters include outcome measures of effectiveness, case studies, review questions, suggested activities, and supplemental readings. KEY FEATURES: - - Fills a void in the literature on urban social work practice with African Americans - - Presents the outgrowth of a renowned urban curriculum, field education, research, community engagement, and practice - - Fulfills the requirements of the CSWE in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards regarding diversity - - Synthesizes micro, mezzo, and macro content in each chapter - - Provides contributions from African American pioneers in urban social work practice - - Accompanying Instructor''s Manual and PowerPoint Slides -

DKK 726.00
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Neuroscience for Social Work - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Neuroscience for Social Work - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This clear and accessible guideówritten by social workers for social workersódescribes the most current developments in neuroscience and their practical applications for social work in education, child welfare, health, mental health, and criminal justice settings. The contributions of social work experts in these key areas of practice make this vast and ever-expanding body of neuroscientific knowledge easily understandable, with specific relevance to understanding the impact of the environment on neural mechanisms and human life course trajectories. The text examines how neuroimaging can be used to examine psychosocial treatment efficacy, discusses cross-system programmatic and policy implications that respond to the way in which toxic environments and early disrupted attachment affect brain and behavior, and addresses the importance of bioethics to inform the integration of neuroscience into social work practice. This is the only text on this topic with chapters organized around five practice settings and embedded with application skills across micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Each chapter includes an overview of the latest scientific research pertaining to the topic and discusses implications for assessment, prevention, intervention, policy, research, and ethics. Real-world case studies in each chapter enhance practice applications. Key Features: - - - Describes the latest applications of neuroscience across social work settings in education, child welfare, health, mental health, and criminal justice - - Examines latest neuroscientific research for each topic and its implications for assessment, prevention, intervention, policy issues, research, and ethical/legal issues - - Draws clear practical implications in each chapter - - Written by social workers for social workers - - Includes the contributions of noted social work researchers, faculty, and practitioners

DKK 740.00
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Generalist Social Work Practice - Selina Matis - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Generalist Social Work Practice - Selina Matis - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

A competency-based approach to generalist social work practice that integrates an anti-oppressive perspective and foundational practice principles. Generalist Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach aligns with the nine professional social work competencies defined by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) and is fully revised to incorporate the latest updates. This textbook offers a comprehensive, chapter-by-chapter exploration of each competency and covers all areas of social work practice, including theory, ethics, human rights, social justice, and interventions at micro and mezzo levels. Generalist Social Work Practice integrates the critical themes of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) to ensure future social workers engage thoughtfully and competently in diverse settings. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the Second Edition:Explicit focus on generalist social work practice. Integration of anti-oppressive practice principles into the generalist model. Alignment with CSWE 2022 EPAS. Combined assessment and intervention content across chapters. Introduction of a new chapter on evaluation. Enhanced ADEI content throughout the book. Key Features:Provides comprehensive coverage of generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Explores the nine CSWE professional competencies. Incorporates social justice perspectives into practice models. Offers extensive case examples, ADEI reflection questions, and chapter summaries. Includes QR Codes that link to supplemental videos for enriched learning. Provides online instructor resources such as electronic presentations, discussion questions, and grading rubrics. Presents a student-friendly writing style to encourage engagement and understanding.

DKK 712.00
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Long-Term Care in an Aging Society - Graham D. Rowles - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Long-Term Care in an Aging Society - Graham D. Rowles - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

"The authors'' knowledge of long-term care is obvious and they provide professional perspectives of the challenges and choices long-term care stakeholders face... Score: 92 - 4 Stars!" -- Nicky Martin, BS, LNHA, MU Sinclair School of Nursing, Doody''s Reviews This is a comprehensive graduate textbook focusing on the full spectrum of long-term care settings ranging from family and community-based care through supportive housing options to a variety of institutional long-term care alternatives. Integrating theory and practice, the book features the perspectives of diverse fields regarding current long-term care options and new directions for the future. Prominent scholars from history, environmental design, family caregiving, social service delivery, clinical care, health service delivery, public policy, finance, law, and ethics explore such themes as: - - Relationships among independence, dependence, and interdependence - - Ethical considerations woven into the provision of long-term care - - Decision making in long-term care - - Fluidity in long-term care - - The lived experience of long-term care - - A micro--macro perspective ranging from the individual to societal institutions - The book examines future directions for long-term care, considering such factors as the interface of technology and long-term care, cultural diversity, and relationships between voluntary and paid services. Each chapter includes case examples, study questions, exercises, additional resources, and website links. An extensive glossary of terms is also provided, and instructors'' resources are available. KEY FEATURES: - - Focuses on the full array of long-term care options - - Integrates theory and practice - - Incorporates the perspectives of diverse fields including history, environmental design, family caregiving, social services, public policy, and more - - Includes numerous case examples, study questions, exercises, and additional resources - - Considers new approaches to long-term care, incorporating technology and considering cultural diversity and voluntary versus paid services -

DKK 795.00
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Applied Biological Psychology - Glen E. Getz - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Applied Biological Psychology - Glen E. Getz - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Written for graduate students and trainees in mental health, this is the only text to present neurobiology in the context of clinical issues rather than merely focusing on experimental approaches to biological psychology or structuring it along neurological systems. In clear, easily accessible language the text explains how the brain and nervous system are linked to mental disorders. It integrates information from many aspects of neurobiological research, including imaging, neuropsychology, and genetics in order to foster an in-depth understanding of the psychiatric presentation of disorders that mental health professionals encounter in their practices. To facilitate student learning and clarify the connection between neurobiological foundations and clinical presentation, the text includes case studies, cognitive data, imaging results, genetic testing results, and illustrations. It examines major psychological disorders from behavioral, emotional, biological, cognitive and neurophysiological perspectives as they relate to brain structure and the major systems. Special topic sections highlight ethical, research, and treatment concerns for mental health practitioners. Each chapter concludes with summations and review questions. Written for graduate level students in clinical, counseling, and school psychology programs, the text fulfills APA accreditation requirements for coursework in the biological bases of behavior. While the text''s primary aim is to help students understand neurobiological information as an important component of a therapeutic framework, it also concisely addresses micro and macro anatomy as relates to neurobiology. Also included are such supplementary teaching materials as test questions and PowerPoint slides of illustrations. Key Features: - - Focuses on the connection between neurobiology and clinical presentation - - Presents complex information clearly and concisely - - Highlights special topics in neurobiology ethics, research, and treatment - - Integrates information from imaging, neuropsychology, and genetics testing - - Prepares graduate students in clinical, counseling, and school psychology for professional practice -

DKK 770.00
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Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice - Diane Loeffler - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice - Diane Loeffler - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

This innovative text is the first to introduce practical techniques social workers can use to incorporate social, economic, and environmental justice into their practice. The book emphasizes the role of justice in social work practice across the micro-macro spectrum. By assessing common human needs in relation to human rights, justice, and practice aimed at promoting fairness, students will learn how to incorporate theories and practical perspectives in social work practice with individuals, families, communities, and organizations. With its unique approach, this text focuses on structural oppression and inequities connected to clients'' engagement in systems and structures. The impact of disparities on accessing and utilizing resources, and subsequently achieving successful outcomes, is examined through the justice lens. Beginning with an overview of key concepts and theoretical underpinnings that provide foundational knowledge, the text then examines each of the three justice foci --social, economic, and environmental--in detail through specific systems. These systems include criminal justice, education, food security, natural disasters and climate change, health, mental health, housing, and income disparities Throughout the book, readers are asked to reflect on their own perceptions to enhance understanding of the influence of justice on practice. Case studies, diagrams, boxed information, student learning outcomes, chapter summaries, and review questions enhance understanding and application of content. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers. Key Features: - Emphasizes the role of social, economic, and environmental justice in social work practice - Examines the science and theory behind justice as it relates to social work - Teaches practical methods for implementing justice-oriented social work practice - Authored by prominent instructors actively engaged in co-curricular justice-related content - Offers student learning outcomes and summaries in each chapter - Presents abundant diagrams and boxes to enhance application of content - Provides multiple experiential learning opportunities including case examples and reflective and knowledge-based review questions - Offers practical examples of justice-informed social work - Includes Instructor''s Manual with sample syllabus, PowerPoints, exam questions, and media resources

DKK 646.00
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Social Work With Immigrants and Refugees - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Social Work With Immigrants and Refugees - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Features practical applications covering the intersection of legal and social services Using a foundational, institutional, and population-based approach illustrated with concrete examples, this innovative text will aid readers in the development of policy analysis skills, advocacy tools, and communication skills needed to work effectively with immigrants and refugees throughout the United States. The updated third edition includes four new chapters examining refugees and asylum, cultural humility and advocacy focused nonprofit organizations, public health and immigrants, and immigration and housing—areas that have recently seen extensive policy changes in practice and at the state and federal levels. Major updates throughout this solution-oriented text focus on how to enact positive systemic changes and include an extensive reorganization of the text to facilitate ease of use. The text provides specific information about how to engage immigrant clients and how to help them navigate the complicated and often unwelcoming American educational, health, housing, and criminal justice systems. The book also addresses ways to advocate for immigrants and refugees in micro, mezzo, and macro settings and information on at-risk groups such as women, children, and elderly. Chapters feature learning objectives, case studies with discussion questions, and additional resources including sample documents. Instructors will also welcome a customizable sample syllabus and chapter PowerPoints. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers. New to the Third Edition: - New chapters exploring refugees and asylum, cultural humility and advocacy focused nonprofit organizations, public health and immigrants, and immigration and housing - Examines in depth how to enact positive systemic changes - Provides an overview of immigration categories with a focus on highly vulnerable refugees and asylees - Up-to-date immigration policy information - Updates to federal government benefits and programs for immigrant workers Key Features: - Combines direct social service, systems change advocacy, and immigration strategies - Integrates social work and immigration law, perspectives on health, mental health, education, employment, housing, and more - Focuses on practical skills reinforced through case studies - Examines the needs of specific at-risk immigrant population including refugees, women, children, and older adults - Supports social work competencies essential for CSWE accreditation

DKK 722.00
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Mental Health Practice in Today's Schools - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Mental Health Practice in Today's Schools - - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

"Mental Health Practice in Today''s Schools: Issues and Interventions provides a comprehensive guide to the mental health issues of students in our schools and practical school-wide prevention and intervention strategies to address these challenges. This text will likely serve as an essential resource for mental health practitioners and educators working in the schools for years to come." --Michael A. Keim, NCC, Columbus State University, The Professional Counselor In today''s schools, the variety and consequences of mental health problems are growing and receiving greater public attention. Moreover, dwindling resources add to the difficulties of providing adequate mental health services. This practice-oriented, evidence-based resource addresses the key mental health issues and challenges facing school-based professionals and helps to facilitate effective and focused mental health consultation, training, and counseling within the school setting. Grounded in a tiered intervention approach to school psychological practices, this text focuses on preventive and proactive services that are integrated at the school-wide and classroom levels, as well as more intensive mental health services for the most vulnerable students. In addition to addressing core issues such as screening for at-risk students, Response to Intervention (RTI) and mental health, culturally sensitive practices, community services and supports, law and ethics, and the role of micro-skills in daily practice, this text also covers critical topics such as bullying and cyber-bullying, physical and sexual abuse, suicide prevention and intervention, school crisis response, threat assessment, and substance abuse. Chapters feature illustrative case examples as well as summaries of key concepts. Facilitating knowledge and awareness of evidence-based mental health practices in schools for practitioners at every level of service, this textbook is also an essential resource for graduate students in school psychology, school guidance and counseling, school social work, and educational leadership. KEY FEATURES: - - Emphasizes mental health practice from school-wide prevention to student-specific intervention - - Highlights the essential service connection of RTI to student mental health needs and issues - - Expands graduate students'' and practitioners'' knowledge and skill sets regarding high need issues and challenges - - Describes state-of-the-art, evidence-based mental health programs, services, and approaches - - Includes case examples within chapters and extensive capstone case studies -

DKK 690.00
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Foundations in Becoming a Professional Counselor - Derrick A. Paladino - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Foundations in Becoming a Professional Counselor - Derrick A. Paladino - Bog - Springer Publishing Co Inc - Plusbog.dk

Helps counselors-in-training develop their sense of identity as advocates and seekers of social justice Distinguished by a potent social justice and multicultural perspective, this comprehensive introductory text for counselors-in-training delivers foundational concepts through the lens of advocacy and intersectionality. This book emphasizes exploration of the individual and collective effect of local, national, and global social issues on clients and their communities and imparts real world experiences from authors and clinical experts who provide personal accounts of challenges and successes in their practices. The text examines key evidence-based counseling theories with an in-depth focus on trauma-informed counseling and prompts reflection and dialogue about critical issues in counselor development. It introduces specific counseling micro-skills, techniques, and modalities and describes the varied settings in which counselors can practice. Engaging activities that foster self-analysis and self-actualization illuminate the path to becoming a professional counselor. Chapters encompass several features that promote high-level thinking and reinforce understanding of content. These include reflection exercises that relate chapter content to individual counselor identity, learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, Voices from the Field to bring counseling to life, Call to Action features to help students put learning into action, case studies , Group Process activities, and additional resources. Abundant instructor activities include Instructor''s Manual, Test Bank, PowerPoints, and video podcasts . Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers. Key Features: - Addresses the foundations of counseling through the perspective of multiculturalism, advocacy, social justice, and intersectionality - Emphasizes understanding of the individual and collective effect of social issues on clients and their communities - Includes podcast interviews with clinical experts and Voices from the Field - Weaves the concept of trauma-informed counseling throughout - Covers such trending topics as telemental health, the influence of climate change, psychedelic-assisted therapies, the effect of social media on counseling, and neuroscience - Offers engaging self-actualization and reflection activities to enhance counselor training - Includes learning objectives, Call to Action features, Think About This reflection exercises, Group Process activities, case studies, and more in each chapter - Offers an abundant ancillaries package including Instructor''s Manual, Test Bank, chapter PowerPoints, and video podcasts

DKK 841.00
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