Table of Contents

* Preface to the second edition* Section I. Conceptual foundations of essential social work practice skills* Chapter 1. Overview: defining and linking assessment, intervention and evaluation* Chapter 2. Understanding the relationship between research and practice* Chapter 3. Ethics in social work practice* Section II. Essential practice skills* Chapter 4. Assessment and evaluation skills* Chapter 5. Supportive skills: developing and nurturing the working alliance* Chapter 6. Cognitive behavioral skills: enhancing client adaptive capacities* Chapter 7. Case management skills: increasing social and instrumental supports* Section III. Combining essential skills with individuals, couples, children and their families* Chapter 8. Adult disorders: schizophrenia, mood and anxiety disorders* Chapter 9. Adult disorders: personality and substance use disorders* Chapter 10. Couples conflict* Chapter 11. Emotional (Internalizing) disorders in children* Chapter 12. Behavioral (Externalizing) disorders in children* Chapter 13. From essential skills to evidence-based practicesReferences* Appendices* Appendix A: The Psycho Social Intervention Scale* Appendix B: The Comprehensive Service Plan* Appendix C: Guidelines for reviewing research