About the Book
Since its first publication in 2000, this best-selling text has been an invaluable resource for thousands of social workers preparing for life in practice. Written by an influential academic-practitioner, it is widely regarded as the leading book in its field.
The third edition has been thoroughly updated to include sections on theoretical, factual and practice knowledge. Key features include:
• 4 new chapters that integrate theory and practice in a Knowledge and Skills Framework or ‘map’ of professional practice
• 80 social work skills and interventions
• 12 appendices describing a range of different social work approaches
• A wide range of practice examples linking theory and practice
Social Work Skills and Knowledge is essential reading for all social work students and a valuable reference tool for practising social workers, social services managers and human service professionals.
Contents
PART 1: Theories and Theorists
1. Introduction
2. Theoretical knowledge
3. Factual knowledge
4. Practice knowledge
5. Understanding human beings
PART 2: Skills and Interventions
6. Communication, observation, listening, and assessment skills
7. Interviewing skills
8. Providing help, direction, and guidance
9. Empowerment, negotiation, and partnership skills
10. Professional competence and accountability
About the Author / Editor
Pamela Trevithick is Visiting Professor in Social Work at Buckinghamshire New University, UK and the Chair of GAPS, a membership organisation promoting relationship-based approaches, and psychodynamic and systemic thinking in social work. She lectures widely in the UK and abroad on a range of issues relating to effective social work practice.
