Assertive Outreach

A Strengths Approach to Policy and Practice

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

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Beskrivning

This book gives a comprehensive, evidence-based account of assertive outreach from a Strengths perspective. Emphasising developing a collaborative approach to working with the service user, which stresses the achievement of the service user's own aspirations, and building upon the service user's own strengths and resources.The book gives a comprehensive, authoritative approach to the subject, which combines both an overview of the policy and practice issues. It makes use of extensive case study material, to illustrate individual and team circumstances. Both authors have over ten years experience of working in this field, and have published extensively on assertive outreach.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2004-03-01
Mått:189 x 246 x 0 mm
Vikt:570 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:286
Förlag:Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN:9780443073755

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Recensioner i media

""This book combines a set of values with evidence-baised practice and utilises the strength model of care."" Lindsey Coombes, Community Practtioner, July 2004book offers a wealth of information on the development of assertive outreach and its practical application. The authors adopt a 'strengths' approach - an essential and refreshing alternative to the medical model or problem-focused approach."" Tobby Williamson, Mental Health, August 2004

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1 - A Guide to Policy 1.The Origins and Evidence for Case Management2.The Transformation of Case Management into Assertive Outreach: The Policy Context 1985-2003 3.The Purpose and Principles of a 'Strengths' Approach Part 2 - A Guide to Practice 1.Ethical Dilemmas 2.The Foundations of Creative Collaboration 3.Targeting: Who is the Client? 4.Developing Trusting Working Relationships 5.Strengths Assessment 6.Care Planning and Care Coordination 7.Working with the Service User 8.Risk-Taking 9.Practice Based Evidence