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Weiss, Gal, Dixon, and their contributors provide the first large-scale cross-national and cross-cultural examination of the views and the perceptions of social workers through this analysis of graduating social worker students on the threshold of their careers in social work.

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This text examines a variety of psychological intervention strategies used in counselling and therapy to bring about change. It is a handbook of strategies which reviews major forms of interventions, reviews research evidence of effectiveness and challenges existing theoretical boundaries.

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Presents the basic concepts and techniques of counseling with appropriate illustrations. Discusses the effective use of Scripture in counseling. Contains a glossary and a bibliography.

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One of the country's preeminent experts on charitable giving tells the story of the philanthropic boom, led by a new generation of Silicon Valley billionaires, and their transformative and disruptive potential.

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This wide-ranging text explores how relational depth is experienced by therapists and clients, how it can best be conceptualized and key messages from the latest research. Bringing together inspiring case studies and practical strategies, this is an essential text for counseling trainees and practitioners wanting to work at relational depth.

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The Bush administration's new proposal to broaden support for "faith-based" social programs has heated up a simmering debate. What are the congregations' proper roles in lifting up the poor What should their relationship with government be This text explores these questions.

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Addresses questions such as: Are congregations effective vehicles for providing broad-based social programs, or are they best at supporting their own members How many local congregations have formal programs to assist needy families This book represents an evenhanded benchmark of information for the coming-debate.

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This is a comparative analysis of the micro and macro characteristics of self-help organizations of people with disabilities (SHOPs) in seven selected countries and territories in Asia, namely China Mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Within the last decade, social support has become an increasingly popular research topic among professionals in the social sciences. Many empirical studies on social support appeared initially, only to be followed by a spate of theoretical articles attempting to make sense of the growing research literature.

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Explains how the Americans With Disabilities Act affects social work practice.

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Explains how the Americans With Disabilities Act affects social work practice.

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Here, Dhooper reviews the contributions of the few social workers in this field and suggests ways of improving their work, consolidating their professional gains, and maximizing their impact. Recommended for social workers trained for practice in the 1990s and beyond, and particularly those specializing in health and mental health social work.

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This work is a critical analysis of the various aspects of social work education and practice. The incorporation of science and scientific approach into social work education and practice appears to be the key for the profession to continue to grow and gain its rightful place in the professional and academic communities.

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At a time of great economic and political change this book offers a timely evaluation of the social work profession in Ireland. It not only focuses on the major social changes that have taken place but also explores key areas of practice, including child welfare, domestic violence, mental health and working with minority ethnic groups.

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The fourth edition of this introductory text covering key areas of social work in Scotland. It explores the development of social work, the Scottish legal framework, family and welfare law, the elderly and chronically sick, compulsory measures of child care, mental health and criminal justice.

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This new edition of Social Work Practice in Mental Health builds on the underpinning principles of the previous editions, whilst reflecting how the context for practice has steadily evolved.

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Drawing on the empirical research and practical experiences, this book provides guidance on social work practice, research, community engagement, and education by offering a comprehensive understanding of culturally sensitive social work approaches for effectively engaging with Koreans in the United States.

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Pardeck demonstrates that the ecological approach to social work practice stresses effective intervention, and that effective intervention occurs through not only working with individuals, but also with the familial, social, and cultural factors that impact their social functioning.

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This monograph summarizes the results of a study of the caseload of one social service agency--that of the Family and Childrens Service of Pittsburgh. The study is based on data collected on an extensive schedule of new clients who went to this agency over a four-month period and for whom appropriate casework was considered.

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This book explores culture, development, and spirituality from a social work perspective using case studies from around the world. It serves as a guide for those who want to better understand and incorporate spirituality into successful social work interventions, practice, and research.