Principles of Social Work Practice: A Generic Practice Approach (Paperback)

Contents Introduction Part I: The Principles and the Social Work Encounter The Ingredients of Professional Helping Part II: The Ethical Principles Respect for Human Worth and Dignity: Social Work’s Philosophical Base The Client’s Well-Being: The Social Worker’s Primary Responsibility Confidentiality: The Essential Component of Professional Helping Part III: Principles Required of the Worker in the Professional Use of Self Responsibility for Self-Awareness: The Self as Instrument in Helping Acceptance: Creating the Climate for Change The Nonjudgmental Attitude: Understanding and Evaluating, Not Assigning Blame Controlled Emotional Involvement: The Disciplined Use of Self as Instrument Part IV: Principles of Method Individualization: Who Are These(in ital) People and What Is Their(in ital) Trouble? Purposeful Expression of Feelings: A Necessary Element in Effective Helping Self-Determination: A Right of All Clients Involvement of the Client in the Helping Process: Sharing the Work of Change Empowerment: Helping People Take Control of Their Lives Index Reference Notes Included