A lifespan approach presenting evidence-informed interventions for working with individuals and families
Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families covers assessment of and intervention with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and families. It offers an array of pedagogical features within each chapter, as well as online resources and review questions at the conclusion of each chapter to help guide critical thinking about topics.
Reflecting the current state of evidence-informed social work practice, each chapter's contributors emphasize the incorporation of wider forms of systematically collected data such as case studies, best or promising practices, and consumer-focused data. Reading this book will not only give readers the tools to work effectively with individuals and families, but also develop their skills in evidence informed practice.
Comprehensive and insightful, Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families is a student- and practitioner-friendly text identifying the best assessment tools and strategies available for social workers to successfully serve individuals and families facing a broad range of challenges.
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
About the Editors xv
Contributors xvii
Chapter 1 Assessment of Children 1
Michael E. Woolley
Defining Assessment 2
Historical Background 4
Evolving Ecological-Systems Perspective 6
Biopsychosocial Assessment Report 12
Summary of Current Evidence-Based Assessment of Children 15
Emerging Trends in Child Assessment 23
Implications for Social Work on Micro-, Mezzo-and Macrolevels 25
Conclusion 31
Key Terms 32
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 32
Online Resources 33
References 34
Chapter 2 Intervention with Children 41
Mary C. Ruffolo and Paula Allen-Meares
Development of EBPs for Children at Risk for Emotional or Behavioral Problems 42
Current EBPs with Children 45
Limitations of the Evidence 60
Conclusion 61
Key Terms 63
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 63
Online Resources 63
References 64
Chapter 3 Assessment of Adolescents 71
David W. Springer and Tara M. Powell
Evidence-Based Assessment with Adolescents 73
Limitations of Evidence-Based Assessment with Adolescents 86
Treatment Goals 88
Implications for Social Work 89
Conclusion 90
Key Terms 91
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 91
Online Resources 91
References 92
Chapter 4 Intervention with Adolescents 97
Craig Winston LeCroy and Lela Rankin Williams
Overview of Issues and Problems Facing Adolescents 98
Promising Programs of Prevention and Intervention 102
Promoting the Development of Competencies and the Prevention of Disorders 102
Substance-Abuse-Prevention Programs 103
Promising Treatment Programs 106
Ongoing Treatment and Case Management 111
Considerations in Service Delivery 113
Motivation for Treatment 114
Context and Focus of Treatment 115
Conclusion 116
Key Terms 117
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 117
Online Resources 118
References 118
Chapter 5 Assessment of Adults 125
Elaine Congress
Historical Background 127
Summary of Current Evidence-Based Assessment for Individuals 131
Evidence-Based Assessment 140
Implications for Social Work on Micro-, Mezzo- and Macrolevels 140
Conclusion 141
Key Terms 142
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 142
Online Resources 142
References 142
Chapter 6 Intervention with Adults 147
Bruce A. Thyer
Historical Background 148
Summary of Useful Resources 161
Limitations of the Evidence 166
Implications for Social Work at the Micro-, Mezzo-and Macrolevels 168
Conclusion 171
Key Terms 172
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 172
Online Resources 173
References 173
Chapter 7 Assessment of the Elderly 177
Gregory J. Paveza
Historical Background 178
Elements of the Comprehensive Assessment 179
Mental Status 180
Functional Assessment 181
Medical History and Nutritional and Health-Behaviors Assessment 182
Assessment of Emotional Well-Being 184
Assessment of Social, Economic, and Environmental Well-Being 185
The Care Plan 189
Conclusion 190
Key Terms 190
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 190
Online Resources 191
References 191
Chapter 8 Intervention with the Elderly 197
Michael J. Holosko, Jeffrey F. Skinner,Catherine A. Patterson, and Kimberly Brisebois
Historical Background 197
Summary of Current Evidence-Based Interventions with the Elderly 200
Limitations of the Evidence 221
Implications for Social Work at Micro-, Mezzo- and Macrolevels 221
Conclusion 226
Key Terms 228
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 228
Online Resources 229
References 229
Chapter 9 Assessment of Families 237
Robyn Munford and Jackie Sanders
Historical Background 237
Current Evidence on the Assessment of Families 239
Limitations to the Evidence on the Assessment of Families 242
The Assessment Process within Social Work Practice-Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macrolevels 245
Conclusion 260
Key Terms 260
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 260
Online Resources 261
References 261
Chapter 10 Intervention with Families 265
Cynthia Franklin, Catheleen Jordan and Laura Hopson
Historical Background 266
Summary of Current Evidence-Based Intervention with Families 268
Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Parent Component 280
Limitations of Evidence-Based Family Interventions 283
Implications for Social Work Practice 286
Conclusion 288
Key Terms 288
Review Questions for Critical Thinking 289
Online Resources 289
References 289
Author Index 295
Subject Index 305
