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Social Science Social Work

101 Social Work Clinical Techniques

edited by Francis J. Turner & William Rowe

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
May 2013
Category
Social Work
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780195300543
    Publish Date
    May 2013
    List Price
    $115.00

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The purpose of the book is to enhance the concept of Technique in the teaching and practice of Social Work. Over the years Technique has not been stressed as a part of practice even though the actual practice of Social Work consists of the utilization of techniques in addition to theory and the process of assessment and diagnosis.

The book seeks to achieve its goal in four ways. It addresses the way the concept of Tchnique has or has not been used over the years. It addresses the need for a clear definition of technique. It analysis the qualities that Technique should have at this point in our history of clinical practice. It then formulates and presents a definition of technique for our thesis based on this definition. It then presents a brief discussion of 101 Techniques discussed in contemporary literature by discussing each one's place in practice a bit about its history and necessary knowledge skills to use responsibly. It addresses the latter by grouping a level of risk involved in its utilization.

About the authors

Francis J. Turner taught full time at Ottawa, Wilfrid Laurier, Memorial, Laurentian, and York Universities, as well as practising social work in the fields of child welfare, family counselling, and mental health, and publishing a range of written and edited texts. He is currently editor of the International Social Work Journal.

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