Tavistock Library of Social Work Practice – serie

First published in 1989. Current changes in social work practice pose moral and political dilemmas for practitioners,students, social work educators and policy makers alike. The contributors to The Values of Change in Social Work, all experienced and eminent social work practitioners and social work theoreticians, analyse social work values in relation to these changes in practice. They examine major developments in social work from moral, philosophical and political perspectives and place them in context. Some describe theoretical and practical difficulties faced by social workers in changing forms of practice, while others deal with a particular change and examine it in detail. This uniquely practical approach presents the complex arguments surrounding social work 'values' accessible to both students and practitioners. Examining the major developments in social work from moral, philosophical and political perspectives, the highly respected and experienced contributors to this text analyse social work values and place them firmly in a modern, practical context.

Family therapy is a rapidly expanding field. This book introduces a range of concepts, skills and applications from a systemic approach. The first part sets out the theory and examines relationship types, the family life cycle, interactional sequences and different models of change. The next section puts the theory into practice. It describes verbal and non-verbal techniques which are used to elicit information and initiate change. The last part considers some of the necessary conditions for the successful integration and application of this approach in social work practice, illustrated by detailed case examples. A series of graduated exercises is designed to encourage readers to explore the theory and practice of family therapy in their own agencies.

The A3 process is a way to look with new eyes at a specific problem identified by direct observation or experience. It offers a structure that begins by always defining the issue through the eyes of the customer.In A3 Problem Solving for Healthcare Cindy Jimmerson explains an essential tool borrowed from the Toyota Production System, which is an extension of work identified with the well-known Value Stream Map. She offers an easy-to-learn problem-solving method that can be used in every aspect of healthcare to identify, understand, and improve processes that don't support workers in doing their good work. In this compelling book you get: The expertise of a recognized industry expert in Lean principles A practical, easy-to-use workbook Concepts illustrated with numerous A3s in various stages of development Explanation of how to extend the VSM philosophy to a more focused perspective An extensive exploration of the A3 problem-solving tool in healthcare the first book to do so Through case studies and actual A3s, this book illustrates the simplicity and completeness of the A3 tool and its applications to regulatory documentation as well as activities of daily work.

Family therapy is a rapidly expanding field. This book introduces a range of concepts, skills and applications from a systemic approach. The first part sets out the theory and examines relationship types, the family life cycle, interactional sequences and different models of change. The next section puts the theory into practice. It describes verbal and non-verbal techniques which are used to elicit information and initiate change. The last part considers some of the necessary conditions for the successful integration and application of this approach in social work practice, illustrated by detailed case examples. A series of graduated exercises is designed to encourage readers to explore the theory and practice of family therapy in their own agencies.

First published in 1989. Examining the major developments in social work from moral, philosophical and political perspectives, the contributors to this text analyse social work values and place them firmly in a modern, practical context.