Strengths-Based Practice in Adult Social Work and Social Care
- 232 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Strengths-Based Practice in Adult Social Work and Social Care
About this book
Drawing on the expertise of researchers, educators, practitioners, and those with lived experience of accessing social work and social care services, this book presents both an objective and practice relevant overview of strengths-based practice in the UK and international examples of strengths-based practice being applied in other contexts.
The potential benefits for individuals, families, and communities of social work adopting a strengths-based approach in adult social work and social care are widely recognised across the four nations of the UK. Despite this, there remains much uncertainty about what good strengths-based approaches are, and how they can be practically supported in practice, policy, and research. Presenting a contemporary picture of how strengths-based practice is understood within a UK social work and social care context within each of the home nations, this book draws on the latest research and practice knowledge to discuss and critique the impacts and implementation of the main strength-based models. Drawing on learning from other countries and practice within children's services, it also reflects on the theoretical thinking which underpins strengths perspectives and identifies future challenges and opportunities within adult social work and social care in the UK.
It will be of interest to all scholars, students, and practitioners of social work and social care across all four nations of the UK, and those from other countries who are interested in international learning.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half-Title Page
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- List of figures and tables
- List of contributors
- Acknowledgements
- 1 Introduction to Strengths-Based Practice
- 2 International Developments in Strengths-Based Practice
- 3 Evidence and Strengths-Based Practice
- 4 Agency, Assets and Relationality: Conceptual Underpinnings for Strengths-Based Practice
- 5 Strengths-Based Practice: Lived Experience Perspectives
- 6 Local Area Coordination
- 7 Social Prescribing
- 8 Family and Group Conferencing with Adults
- 9 Community-Led Support
- 10 Asset-Based Community Development
- 11 Three Conversations
- 12 A Strengths-Based Approach to Post-Disaster Practice and Research
- 13 Asset-Based Community Development in South Africa
- 14 Tackling Homelessness: The Strengths of the Housing First Approach
- 15 Strengths-Based Support for Pregnant, Birthing, and Parenting Individuals Who Use Drugs
- 16 Restorative Practice with Children and Families
- 17 Systemic Practice with Children and Families
- 18 Conclusion: Current Strengths and Future Opportunities
- Index