1st Edition
Social Work Theory and Methods The Essentials
Part One
Chapter 1: Theory and Methods in a Practice Context: Theorizing Practice
Neil Thompson
Chapter 2: Theory and Methods in an Intellectual Context: Using Research
Paul Stepney and Neil Thompson
Chapter 3: Theory and Methods in a Policy and Organizational Context: International Perspectives
Paul Stepney
Part Two
Chapter 4: Psychodynamic Theory
Malcolm Payne
Chapter 5: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Paul Stepney and Paul Davis
Chapter 6: Task-Centered Practice
Ronald Rooney
Chapter 7: Crisis Intervention
Neil Thompson
Chapter 8: Narrative Approaches
Louise Harms
Chapter 9: Existentialism
Neil Thompson
Chapter 10: Solution-focused Practice
Suki Desai
Chapter 11: Mediation
Wing Hong Chui
Chapter 12: Social Pedagogy
Juha Hämäläinen
Chapter 13: Family Therapy
Robert Taibbi
Chapter 14: Group Work
Mark Doel
Chapter 15: Ecological Theories
Aila-Leena Matthies and Kati Närhi
Chapter 16: Activism and Advocacy
Donna Baines, Emma Tseris and Fran Waugh
Chapter 17: Community Social Work
Paul Stepney
Biography
Neil Thompson, PhD, DLitt, is an independent writer and educator specializing in online learning. His books include the bestselling Anti-Discriminatory Practice, Understanding Social Work: Preparing for Practice, and People Skills (all published by Palgrave). He is a sought-after consultant and conference speaker. His website and blog are at www. neilthompson.info.
Paul Stepney, PhD, is Adjunct Professor of Social Work at the University of Tampere, Finland and visiting professor at two other Finnish universities. Prior to this he has taught at four UK universities and worked as a hospital social worker. Paul’s research interests are in critical practice and prevention, and he is co-author of two books on social work.
