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The goal of this book is to clearly describe the underlying theories and basic techniques of each approach in the context of this rapidly changing field. It provides a clear and contemporary description of clinical intervention with individuals, groups and families, as well as explains systems approaches, case management, psychodynamic, behavioral, and cognitive methods.

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• Part 1 Defining Contemporary Practice(p. 1)
• Chapter 1 Overview of Contemporary Practice(p. 2)
• Systems-Based Approaches(p. 4)
• Advanced-Practice Techniques(p. 7)
• Research(p. 9)
• Brevity(p. 20)
• Diversity(p. 21)
• Ethics and Values(p. 27)
• Empowerment and the Strengths Perspective(p. 28)
• Managed Care(p. 29)
• Summary(p. 31)
• Chapter 2 Beyond Generalist: Clinical Social Work Practice(p. 33)
• Generalist and Specialist: Combining the Best(p. 33)
• History(p. 34)
• Defining Clinical Social Work Practice(p. 36)
• Biopsychosocial Basis for Human Behavior(p. 39)
• Practice Perspectives(p. 42)
• Choosing Interventions(p. 52)
• Box 2.1 Multimodal Therapy(p. 61)
• Summary(p. 63)
• Part 2 Systems-Based Approaches(p. 65)
• Chapter 3 Systems Interventions with Individuals(p. 66)
• Systems Theory(p. 69)
• Reasons for Greater Use of Systems(p. 72)
• Systems Perspective(p. 78)
• Generalist Practice(p. 79)
• Life Model and the Ecological Approach(p. 90)
• Summary(p. 93)
• Chapter 4 Case Management(p. 94)
• The Models(p. 95)
• Primary Roles(p. 103)
• The Stages(p. 104)
• Resources Required for Case Management(p. 109)
• Summary(p. 118)
• Chapter 5 Group Interventions(p. 120)
• History(p. 120)
• Classifications of Groups(p. 122)
• Types of Groups(p. 124)
• Basics: Getting Started(p. 126)
• Stages of Group Development(p. 134)
• Group Norms(p. 136)
• Tasks of the Group Worker(p. 140)
• Summary(p. 156)
• Chapter 6 Family Systems Interventions(p. 158)
• The Family as a Social System(p. 158)
• Family Therapy Models(p. 159)
• Box 6.1 Historical Example(p. 160)
• Box 6.2 Family Therapy Models(p. 161)
• Reasons to See Families Together(p. 162)
• Family Treatment Techniques(p. 163)
• Stages(p. 172)
• Summary(p. 183)
• Part 3 Advanced Techniques with Individuals(p. 185)
• Chapter 7 Psychodynamic Interventions(p. 186)
• History(p. 186)
• Variations of Psychoanalytically Oriented Practice(p. 189)
• Box 7.1 The Life of Sigmund Freud(p. 190)
• Personality Theory(p. 194)
• Behavioral Issues in the Stages of Development(p. 195)
• Erikson's Eight Psychosocial Stages(p. 196)
• Defense Mechanisms(p. 198)
• Psychoanalytic Techniques(p. 211)
• Summary(p. 220)
• Chapter 8 Behavioral Interventions(p. 221)
• General Description(p. 221)
• History(p. 221)
• Behavioral Foci(p. 224)
• Comparing Behavioral to Psychodynamic Approaches(p. 240)
• Summary(p. 248)
• Chapter 9 Cognitive Interventions(p. 249)
• Major Models(p. 249)
• Commonalities(p. 258)
• Treatment Techniques(p. 260)
• Box 9.1 Visualizing a Sunset(p. 266)
• Cognitive Treatment of Anxiety Disorders(p. 268)
• Cognitive Treatment of Depression(p. 271)
• Summary(p. 275)
• Chapter 10 Brief Interventions(p. 277)
• Bases for Shift to Brief Interventions(p. 277)
• Major Models(p. 279)
• Practice Guidelines(p. 286)
• Stages of Brief Therapy(p. 288)
• Summary(p. 294)
• Chapter 11 Putting It All Together: Documentation, Assessments, and Treatment Plans(p. 295)
• Review and Summary(p. 295)
• Documentation(p. 296)
• Assessment(p. 299)
• Treatment Plans(p. 306)
• Summary(p. 310)
• References(p. 312)
• Name Index(p. 327)
• Subject Index(p. 333)