{"product_id":"9781493903504","title":"Essential Clinical Social Work Series: A Contemporary Perspective","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEssential Clinical Social Work Series: A Contemporary Perspective\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBarth, F. Diane\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent history the practice of medicine and mental health has been increasingly eclectic as more and more practitioners harness seemingly disparate therapies and techniques to arrive at clinical breakthroughs. But while social work professionals have been involved in integrative practice informally and intuitively for years, resources to bring structure to this therapeutic concept have been few and far between.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn response, \u003ci\u003eIntegrative Social Work Practice\u003c\/i\u003e offers innovative ways of conceptualizing cases, communicating with clients and making better therapeutic use of client individuality. Rich in research, evidence-based and clinical material from a variety of settings, the book begins with the basic organizing principles behind effective integrative practice. Real-world examples flesh out the theoretical rationales and psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral and developmental methods are shown in practical context. The author also demonstrates how to balance flexibility and boundaries and manage diverse and even conflicting theories, while providing clear guidelines on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrating key psychotherapeutic approaches into social work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing somatic knowledge to enhance therapy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking assessments and choosing interventions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying an integrative approach to therapeutic relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating manageable goals based on small steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding and working with an integrative team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn important step forward in both professional development and the larger therapeutic picture, \u003ci\u003eIntegrative Social Work Practice\u003c\/i\u003e benefits researchers and practitioners as well as supervisors and students in social work and counseling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2014-02-18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781493903504\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4939-0351-1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 166\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47396017897612,"sku":"9781493903504","price":134.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781493903504.jpg?v=1775772635","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781493903504","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}