Collins, Donald,  1950- <br/><br/>
An introduction to family social work / 
Donald Collins, Catheleen Jordan, Heather Coleman. 
 - Fourth edition 
 - xx, 492 pages :  illustrations ;  23 cm. 
 - Empowerment series .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 461-482) and indexes. 
<br/><br/>Preface -- About the authors -- Chapter 1. The Field of Family Social Work -- Chapter 2. What is Family? -- Chapter 3. Family Systems -- Chapter 4. Family Development and the Life Cycle -- Chapter 5. Family Strengths and Resilience -- Chapter 6. Practical Aspects of Family Social Work -- Chapter 7. The Beginning Phase -- Chapter 8. Qualitative Family Assessment -- Chapter 9. Quantitative Family Assessment -- Chapter 10. Family Systems Interventions -- Chapter 11. The Intervention Phase -- Chapter 12. Interventions at the Child and Parental Levels -- Chapter 13. Interventions with Couples and Gender Sensitive Practice -- Chapter 14. The Termination Phase -- References. 
<br/><br/> Designed for students who will work with families, but not necessarily continue with advanced family therapy training, AN INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY SOCIAL WORK, Fourth Edition provides a strong foundation in the concepts and skills necessary for success in the profession. The text features engaging case studies, end-of-chapter exercises, illustrations, and graphics to help students master the material. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781133312628 (pbk.) 1133312624 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2012931449 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Family social work--United States.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HV699  / .C5344 2013