{"product_id":"pre-order-approx-4-6-business-days-direct-social-work-practice-11th-edition-by-dean-h-hepworth-9780357630594-zz-a5210","title":"*PRE-ORDER, APPROX 4-6 BUSINESS DAYS* Direct Social Work Practice 11th Edition by Dean H. Hepworth 9780357630594 [ZZ]","description":"\u003cp\u003eTheory and Skills. Paperback, Cengage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered the profession's ideal learning resource--based on the authors' extensive experience in the field and the text's balanced focus on theory and application--DIRECT SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE: THEORY AND SKILLS, Eleventh Edition, prepares social work students for effective ethical and anti-oppressive practice. Authoritative, well-organized and written with an appropriate level of rigor, this thorough introduction to practice grounds students in theory while connecting them to real-world applications with clients through vivid examples and vignettes. Many case examples are drawn from active social work practitioners, as well as the authors' own practice situations. As part of the Brooks\/Cole Empowerment Series, the Eleventh Edition is completely up to date, discussing topics such as COVID-19, tele-social work, Black Lives Matter and other issues related to racial inequity. In addition, the authors have carefully revised the text to incorporate gender-neutral language and explore key structural implications affecting clients and practice. The text thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ceng-productCollapsibleSection_header is-open\" data-type=\"toggle\" data-group=\"Section Heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's New\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ceng-productCollapsibleSection_body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"whats-new\" class=\"container-fluid prod-details__new\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ceng-productWhatsNew\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ceng-productWhatsNew_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo enhance readability and make key concepts easier to master, the authors have condensed and streamlined the presentation of core models and skills, while retaining core content and skills essential for beginning social workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo more fully explicate and update the philosophical underpinnings of direct practice, Chapter 2 presents six “orienting perspectives” that underlie contemporary direct practice across multiple practice domains. These include ecosystems perspective, strengths perspective, cultural humility, anti-oppressive practice, trauma-informed practice and evidence-informed practice. Orienting perspectives are woven throughout the text to help students align their practice with the ethical and social justice missions of the social work profession.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThroughout the text, references to cultural and racial diversity have been updated and revised in alignment with the orienting perspectives presented in Chapter 2. In addition to the traditional stance of sensitivity to diversity, the revised text includes a focus on self-awareness about the power and positionality of the social worker as part of a critical analysis that underlies effective social justice practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReferences to gender throughout the text have been expanded to recognize the non-binary nature of this social construct. While many clients continue to be identified as “female” or “male,” the text uses the gender-neutral “they\/their” when practice scenarios include non-gender binary examples or when gender is not central to the scenario presented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe authors have updated various chapters to include elements of the contemporary practice context, including the social work response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the expanding use of tele-social work, environmental justice, and other recent important developments. In addition, The authors have reviewed and revised the entire text to streamline content, and replace outdated references with up-to-date information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-new coverage of trauma-informed care introduces students to the principles and practice of this approach in working with clients. Resources and references are included to add to students' knowledge and understanding of the prevalence of trauma experienced by clients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Eleventh Edition reflects changes made to the NASW Code of Ethics in 2017 and expands attention to global differences in social work ethics. Included dilemmas and practice scenarios invoke contemporary challenges such as worker safety, political tensions, social media and service limitations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ceng-productCollapsibleSection_header is-open\" data-type=\"toggle\" data-group=\"Section Heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ceng-productCollapsibleSection_header is-open\" data-type=\"toggle\" data-group=\"Section Heading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ceng-productCollapsibleSection_body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ceng-productFeatures\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ceng-productFeatures_featureList ceng-productFeatures_featureList--columns\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent video demonstrations illustrate important skills and practices described in the text, enabling students to model appropriate behavior without the pressures of facing a client. References to the videos throughout the text help students put each new skill into context. The videos are available through the accompanying MindTap®, which also offers students practice exercises and questions to evaluate their learning and skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe text balances fundamental theory with a practical emphasis on improving and refining students' assessment, helping and communication skills. Composed of four parts, the text begins by identifying the mission of social work, its values, and knowledge base. The authors then differentiate generalist from direct practice and explore roles of direct practitioners. Common elements among diverse theorists are examined next, followed by key intervention strategies and information about various client population and practice settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRather than focusing only on clients' problems, the authors explore how social workers can better assess clients' strengths and integrate those positive attributes into the social work process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe text is packed with examples and case studies, many drawn from social work practitioners and the authors' personal practice situations. Diversity content is integrated throughout the text, with cases exemplifying diversity in multiple forms. Skill development exercises give students myriad opportunities to put chapter concepts into action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuides to assessing specific problems--such as the potential for suicide--and full examples of written assessments are included to help students practice and improve these important skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe text is packed with examples and case studies, many drawn from social work practitioners and the authors' personal practice situations. Diversity content is integrated throughout the text, with cases exemplifying diversity in multiple forms. 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