The life model of social work practice: advances in theory and practice. (4th Ed.)

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Maurice S. Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Life Model

Ethnic Reality: The Life Model and Work with Black Families

1983 ◽  
Vol 64 (9) ◽  
pp. 525-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wynetta Devore
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Black Families ◽  
Effective Work ◽  
Life Model

The life model for social work practice lacks specificity in its examples of practice with black families. Case illustrations demonstrate how combining the principles of the model with ethnic sensitive practice would lead to more effective work with black families.

scholarly journals ‘Doing’ Social Work: Critical Considerations on Theory and Practice in Social Work

10.18060/1976 ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 527-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Herz ◽  
Thomas Johansson
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Critical Theory ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Engineering ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Critical Theories ◽  
Scientific Context ◽  
Social Scientific

Social work is a multi-dimensional and contradictory field of practice, which often leads to theoretical confusion. Another tendency within social work today is the development of an evidence-based practice. This kind of social engineering, together with the theoretical confusion, might lead to the reproduction and strengthening of dominant discourses and perspectives. Pointing out the need for critical theory to transgress and resist hegemonic practices, the article aims to present ideas on how to theoretically position social work practice within a framework of critical theory. The question is how to combine an ambition to develop suitable methods and to anchor social work in a sound social-scientific context with critical theories concerning, for instance, gender, ethnicity, and class. It is suggested that a movement towards a more deconstructive and reflexive mode of thinking and practicing social work, ‘doing social work’, would enable the field to become more ethical and reflexive.

Epistemology

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan Hugh Cole
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Necessary Conditions ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Types Of Knowledge ◽  
Social Work Theory ◽  
Pluralistic World

This entry discusses principal ways in which knowledge and knowing have been understood within philosophy, science, and social science, with implications for contemporary social work practice. Attention is given to various types of knowledge, its necessary conditions, scope, and sources. It focuses particularly on how practice wisdom remains a key source of knowledge for social work theory and practice, and suggests that greater epistemological clarity could further competent social work practice in an increasingly pluralistic world.

The Chronically Mentally III: A Practice Approach

1988 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Frances Libassi
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Ecological Perspective ◽  
Problem Situations ◽  
Client Group ◽  
Life Model ◽  
Practice Approach

A conceptual framework for social work practice with chronically mentally ill clients is presented. This framework utilizes the ecological perspective, life model, and competence-oriented perspective for comprehensive assessment of problem situations with this client group.

Conclusions

2019 ◽  
pp. 187-204
Author(s):  
Matthew Gibson
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Public Discourse ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Case Study Site ◽  
And Control

This chapter reviews and summarises the theory proposed throughout this book. It considers this theory within the context of the case-study site used as an example throughout. While all child and family social work organisations will interpret the wider systemic pressures individually and have their own regional needs and local idiosyncrasies, the case example provides an illustration of how pride and shame can be used in political attempts to shape, direct and control public services. In addition, it also demonstrates the complexity of the decision-making process, where experiences, or the anticipation, of pride, shame and other self-conscious emotions drive practitioners to comply with, or resist, such pressures. These processes are not reserved specifically for child and family social work, however. Indeed, the whole welfare state and governmental apparatus has been going through a transformation as neoliberal ideas, agendas and values have become embedded into political, media and public discourse. These ideas, therefore, relate to other disciplines and practices. This chapter sketches out the conditions needed for authenticity and pride in social work practice before concluding with possible future directions in the theory and practice of pride and shame in professional practice

scholarly journals The Role of Collaboration and Coordination In Social Work Practice

2021 ◽  
pp. 445-466
Author(s):  
Nedreta Šerić
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Social Reaction

Social work, in the theoretical discourse, is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary occupation. This fact has been confirmed throughout the history of the development of social work and has inevitably been reflected in practice. Social workers need to collaborate and coordinate, in everyday practice, with different services, agencies, institutions, and organizations. There is a legal framework for a multi-sector approach, namely for the participation of stakeholders from the governmental, non-governmental, civil, and private sectors, but also from the ranks of religious communities and individuals. The focus of this paper is to analyze the role of collaboration and coordination through the scope of theory and practice, in different areas of professional practice of social work. Collaboration is important on many different levels, as well as coordination of agendas designed by different stakeholders. Perceived as connective elements, collaboration and coordination make way for more efficient social activities, optimal use of resources, and timely social reaction to different issues and social needs of a specific local community. In a wider context, this also leads to raising the level of efficiency, which is a significant issue in contemporary social work practice. Furthermore, this paper will also shed a light on possibilities and limitations, causes, and reasons for collaboration, as well as on different kinds of collaboration and problems in the process of establishing and maintaining the collaboration. The paper also includes legal background and research focused on collaboration and coordination in social work.

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