TY - BOOK AU - Ruffolo, Mary Carmel, AU - Perron, Brian E. AU - Voshel, Elizabeth H. TI - Direct social work practice : : theories and skills for becoming an evidence-based practitioner T2 - Social work in the new century SN - 9781483379241 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - HV10.5 .R84 2016 U1 - 361.32 PY - 2016///] CY - Los Angeles PB - SAGE KW - Evidence-based social work KW - Social service N1 - Includes bibliographic references and index; An overview of the book -- The evolving social work profession and integrative themes that guide social work practice with individuals, families and small groups -- From evidence-base practice to evidence informed practice -- Professional values, ethics and professional use of self -- Engagement and relationship building skills -- Assessment in social work with individuals and families -- Change planning -- Intervention skills : using cognitive and behavioral approaches in social work practice with individuals, families and groups -- Intervention skills : using problem-solving, psychoeducation and multisystemic intervention approaches and case/care management skills in working with individuals and families -- Additional skills for working with families and groups -- Outcome monitoring -- Lifelong learning and professional development over the life course ER -