Individual social work

Author: Zhang Shu Zhai Jin
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: Case work is one of the three major methods of social work and is a fundamental professional knowledge that social work and management professionals must possess. This book consists of three parts: Part 1 introduces the basic knowledge of case work. It includes the basic concepts of case work, the philosophical foundation of case work, the theoretical foundation of case work, and the practice of case work in China. Part 2 introduces the basic methods of case work. It includes the basic procedures of case work, the principles and professional relationships of case work, and the basic techniques of case work. Part 3 introduces the therapeutic models of case work. It includes the psychosocial treatment model, the crisis intervention model, the behavioral treatment model, the humanistic treatment model, reality therapy, rational-emotive therapy, structural family therapy, conjoint family therapy, the task-centered treatment model, and case management. This book can be used as a textbook for social work majors in universities and also as a reference for professionals engaged in social work and management practices.