Introduction to social work with disabled people. Includes chapters on: old and new directions in social work with disability; thinking about disability; the causes of impairment and the creation of disability; disability in the family; living with disabilities; the legal and social context of disability; and some professional and organisational aspects of social work with disabled people.
Introduction to social work with disabled people. Includes chapters on: old and new directions in social work with disability; thinking about disability; the causes of impairment and the creation of disability; disability in the family; living with disabilities; the legal and social context of disability; and some professional and organisational aspects of social work with disabled people.
Subject terms:
law, physical disabilities, social care provision, social work methods, social work theories, families;
Introduction to social work with disabled people. Includes chapters on: old and new directions in social work with disability; thinking about disability; the causes of impairment and the creation of disability; disability in the family; living with disabilities; the legal and social context of disability; and some professional and organisational aspects of social work with disabled people
Introduction to social work with disabled people. Includes chapters on: old and new directions in social work with disability; thinking about disability; the causes of impairment and the creation of disability; disability in the family; living with disabilities; the legal and social context of disability; and some professional and organisational aspects of social work with disabled people
Subject terms:
law, intervention, learning disabilities, models, physical disabilities, social care provision, social work methods, social work theories, families;
Includes papers on: postmodernity and postmodern feminism; disability; a postmodern perspective on professional ethics; deconstructing and reconstructing professional expertise; mothers' violence; profeminist men's narratives; and representations of families.
Includes papers on: postmodernity and postmodern feminism; disability; a postmodern perspective on professional ethics; deconstructing and reconstructing professional expertise; mothers' violence; profeminist men's narratives; and representations of families.
Subject terms:
men, mothers, physical disabilities, professional conduct, research ethics, research methods, social work methods, social work theories, women, domestic violence, families, ethics, feminist theory;
Explores the interpersonal issues that arise when relationships evolve under the challenges of chronic illness. Provides a sensitive yet practical examination of three interactive relationship-illness processes: relationship change, supports and stressors, and relationship-focused coping. Interventions for nurturing close relationships under these difficult circumstances as well as issues of theory and method are discussed.
Explores the interpersonal issues that arise when relationships evolve under the challenges of chronic illness. Provides a sensitive yet practical examination of three interactive relationship-illness processes: relationship change, supports and stressors, and relationship-focused coping. Interventions for nurturing close relationships under these difficult circumstances as well as issues of theory and method are discussed.
Subject terms:
interpersonal relationships, intervention, long term conditions, pain, physical disabilities, physical illness, social work methods, social work theories, adults, children, families;
Student text book which uses a social problems approach to social welfare and social work in the United States. Includes chapters on: social work as a profession and career; poverty and public welfare; emotional problems and counselling; family services; sexuality; drug abuse; crime and juvenile delinquency; education and school social work; racism and equal rights; sexism; older people; medical social services; physical and mental disabilities; and social work practice.
Student text book which uses a social problems approach to social welfare and social work in the United States. Includes chapters on: social work as a profession and career; poverty and public welfare; emotional problems and counselling; family services; sexuality; drug abuse; crime and juvenile delinquency; education and school social work; racism and equal rights; sexism; older people; medical social services; physical and mental disabilities; and social work practice.
Subject terms:
hospital social work, medical social work, medical social workers, mental health, older people, physical disabilities, poverty, racial equality, racism, school social work, school social workers, social welfare, social work, social care provision, social work theories, students, young offenders, anti-social behaviour, benefits, counselling, crime, drug misuse, families, equal opportunities, gender;