Social work and relational theory have long been clinical
comrades, given their shared goals and ideals. This close fit
continues to be productive as client populations and their needs
grow more diverse.
"Clinical Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations"sorts
through vital matters of race, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, and
social status--and addresses groups and issues often seen in
practice but rarely encountered in print--with a profound
understanding of the healing power of relational-based treatment.
Case examples illustrate all stages of social work process,
offering practice guidelines for working with members of diverse
groups while emphasizing the uniqueness of every therapeutic dyad.
The coverage recognizes the multiple relationships that comprise
individuals' lives as well as the individuality that co-exists
within group identity. And the contributors carefully show readers
how to check themselves for biases and us-versus-them thinking, and
how to develop confidence along with clinical skills. Included in
this first-of-its-kind text:
.Practice technique and research support for relational
therapy.
.Whiteness: Deconstruction of a practice paradox.
.Racial and ethnic diversity, including African American,
Latino, Asian American, and Asian Indian clients.
. Religious diversity: evangelical Christians, Muslim, and
Orthodox Jewish clients.
. Diversity of sexual identity: LGBT clients.. Diversity of
life-altering experiences: combat veterans, reentry from
incarceration, homelessness.
. Plus: background chapters providing a framework for applying
relational theory to social work.
Bridging the knowledge gaps between the diversity literature and
the practical literature, "Relational Social Work Practice with
Diverse Populations"supplies clinical social work professionals,
educators, and counselors with tools and concepts for effective,
efficient practice."
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