1st Edition
Solution-based Casework An Introduction to Clinical and Case Management Skills in Casework Practice
By William C. Barrett
Copyright 1999
244 Pages
by
Routledge
244 Pages
by
Routledge
244 Pages
by
Routledge
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Solution-based casework is an approach to assessment, case planning, and case management that combines what we know from clinical social work with what we value about sound social work practice. It is grounded in family-centered social work and draws from clinical approaches within social work and mental health. By integrating problem- and solution-focused approaches that form the clinical and... Read more
Part 1 Historical context: the foundations of solution-based case-work; searching for solutions in the post-modern world. Part 2 Assessment: anchoring casework in everyday lie events; recognizing patterns; assessing problem detail; building a consensus for a prevention plan. Part 3 Management issues: the process of writing objectives and tasks; solution-based case management; treatment providers role in case management; solution-based interviewing techniques; how staff experience change.
Biography
Dana N. Christensen is professor and director of the Center for Family Resource Development, Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville. Jeffrey To dahl is assistant professor, with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, College of Education, University of Oregon. William C. Barrett is in private practice, Family Intervention of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky.
