Clinical Social Work Practice An Integrated Approach
Clinical Social Work Practice An Integrated Approach by Marlene G. Cooper is a comprehensive textbook published by Allyn and Bacon in 2002. This first edition spans 239 pages and is designed as a primary text for the advanced practice course at the core of the MSW curriculum. The book focuses on integrating theory and practice across multiple levels, providing students with a solid foundation built on historical content and assessment frameworks, including the DSM-IV and mental status exams.
Readers will find a structured approach that includes a walkthrough of clinical interviews and treatment stages, along with eight chapters dedicated to various treatment models. The text incorporates diverse case studies drawn from practical experience, illustrating the application of theory in working with individuals, families, and groups. Additionally, each chapter features learning activities, role plays, and assignments aimed at enhancing students’ mastery of the material, making it a valuable resource for those studying social work, social services, and public policy.
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A primary text for the advanced practice course at the core of the MSW curriculum, this textbook teaches students how to integrate theory and practice on multiple levels.
Building on the foundation or generalist year, this student-friendly text includes historical content, assessment within a theoretical framework that considers the use of DSM-IV and the mental status exam, a walkthrough of a clinical interview and the stages of treatment, eight chapters on models of treatment, and a chapter on research and practice evaluation. The chapter on developing the psychosocial study includes a model that walks the student through the process.
Case studies are integrated throughout and are richly diverse, drawn from practice experience, and show how theory is applied to work with individuals, families, and groups. Each chapter also includes learning activities, role plays, and assignments that will help students master the content.
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