Applying Strengths-Based Approaches in Social Work

This key text offers the first overview of the strengths-based approach in social work from the UK perspective. Covering the five main models of strengths-based practice, with case studies and practical guidance on theory into practice, the text enables students and practitioners to apply the benefits in their own social work practice.

This textbook offers students and practitioners an accessible introduction to strengths-based approaches in Social Work and Social Care practice. Covering the theory and research in support of these approaches, and packed full of case studies, the book will allow readers to develop a critical understanding of how strengths-based approaches work, and how they can be successfully applied in order to improve outcomes for people with lived experience.

Covering the five main models of strengths-based practice, the text presents international research and evidence on the efficacy of each approach, enabling students and practitioners to apply the benefits in their own social work practice. The guide features the perspectives of people with lived experience throughout and includes the following key learning features:

• case studies of best practice;

• points for practice: succinct tips for practitioners and students on practice placement;

• further reading list and resources;

• glossary.

Contributor: Sarah Pollock (Contributions by), Jennifer Cooper (Contributions by), Mhairi Fleming (Contributions by), Amy Udall (Contributions by), Steve Myers (Contributions by), Lynne Robinson (Contributions by), Lauren Bailey (Contributions by), Anne Edmondson (Contributions by), Deanna Edwards (Edited by), Mica Halstead (Contributions by), Alicia Lee (Contributions by), Ursula Lane (Contributions by), Mel Davidson (Contributions by), Kate Parkinson (Edited by), Guy Shennan (Contributions by), Stacey Davies (Contributions by), Emily Weygang (Contributions by), Bryan Thornton (Contributions by), Alex Withers (Contributions by), Will Golden (Contributions by), Kirsten Wildbore (Contributions by), Michaela Rogers (Contributions by), Simone Fox (Contributions by), David Miiligan-Croft (Contributions by)

Pages: 194

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