An Collins, Donald 1950- creator author Jordan, Catheleen 1947- author Coleman, Heather. author text bibliography cau 2013 Fourth edition monographic eng spa

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xx, 492 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. 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. 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. Donald Collins, Catheleen Jordan, Heather Coleman. Includes bibliographical references (p. 461-482) and indexes. n-us--- Family social work United States HV699 .C5344 2013 9781133312628 (pbk.) 1133312624 (pbk.) 2012931449 DLC 120123 20220317184523.0 17130560 spa