Social Work Methods and Skills

Dr Karen Healy Research Director at The University of Queensland, Australia. She has published three books on social work practice, including the best-selling title, Social Work Theories in Context (Palgrave Macmillan).

'This book will be particularly useful in preparing students for practice placements because it focuses on 'the doing' of social work,as well as providing a theoretical grounding in core social work knowledge.' - Dr. Jean Dillon, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Middlesex University, UK 'Healy has a strong presence in international social work literature and is well respected for her accessible style, while also presenting content that is both informative and challenging. As usual, Healy presents her work with an inviting mix of personal knowledge, social work literature and - very importantly for the current context - well researched evidence.' - Roslyn Giles, Senior Lecturer and Director of Field Education, University of Sydney, Australia

• PART I: THE CORE OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICESocial work methods in context: purposeful practiceProfessional communication skillsPART II: WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALSWorking with individuals to resolve life's problemsWorking with mandated individualsPART III: WORKING WITH FAMILIES AND GROUPSWorking with familiesWorking with groupsPART IV: COMMUNITY WORK, POLICY PRACTICE AND ORGANISATIONAL CHANGECommunity WorkPolicy PracticeConclusion: Creating a context for change