Social Work in Schools Principles and Practice
Social Work in Schools Principles and Practice by Linda Openshaw, published by Guilford Press in January 2008, is a comprehensive resource designed for social workers operating within educational environments. This 318-page text provides essential tools for effective and ethical practice, focusing on the practical skills necessary for observation, assessment, intervention, and research. It addresses the diverse needs of students from preschool through secondary grades, offering strategies for managing issues such as violence, trauma, and mental health concerns.
Readers will find a wealth of information aimed at enhancing their ability to support students facing various challenges. The book includes specific guidelines for implementing interventions, including group work, and discusses developmental issues that may hinder academic success. Additionally, it features student-friendly elements such as concrete examples, study questions, and reproducible letters and forms, making it a valuable addition to the field of social work in education.
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This accessible and authoritative text gives social workers the tools they need for effective and ethical practice in school settings. Readers learn practical skills for observation, assessment, intervention, and research that will enable them to respond to the needs of diverse students from preschool through the secondary grades. The book presents strategies for dealing with particular problems, such as violence, trauma, parental absence, substance abuse, bereavement, and mental health concerns. Also reviewed are developmental issues that can interfere with school success. Specific guidelines for implementing interventions, including group work, are provided. Student-friendly features include many concrete examples; study and discussion questions; and reproducible letters, forms, and checklists.
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