Beschreibung:
From time to time all families face predicaments, and use their own resources to overcome them. However, sometimes these resources are insufficient and they need help. Through the use of richly detailed practice examples and case studies, this comprehensive book clearly and succinctly examines the knowledge, skills and attitude that social workers require in order to engage with and help families experiencing strain in a multitude of different situations. Taking a strongly ecological stance, it outlines the variety of external stressors that can push families into difficulty and provides a thorough examination of the ways in which social workers can understand, help and support them.
Using detailed practice examples, this book clearly and succinctly explains the knowledge, skills and attitudes that social workers will require in order to engage and help families under strain.
Preface.- 1. Helping Families.- 2. Understanding Families.- 3. Families under Strain.- 4. Being Supportive.- 5. Supportive Interventions.- 6. Working Collaboratively.- 7. Remaining Vigilant.- 8. Supportive Supervision.