Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families: Evidence-Informed Assessments &Interventions / Michael J. Holosko, Editor

Intro
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the author
Contributors
Chapter 1: Assessment of Children
Defining Assessment
Historical Background
Evolving Ecological-Systems Perspective
Biopsychosocial Assessment Report
Summary of Current Evidence-Based Assessment of Children
Emerging Trends in Child Assessment
Implications for Social Work on Micro-, Mezzo-, and Macrolevels
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 2: Intervention With Children Development of EBPs for Children at Risk for Emotional or Behavioral Problems
Current EBPs With Children
Limitations of the Evidence
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 3: Assessment of Adolescents
Evidence-Based Assessment With Adolescents
Limitations of Evidence-Based Assessment With Adolescents
Treatment Goals
Implications for Social Work
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 4: Intervention With Adolescents Overview of Issues and Problems Facing Adolescents
Promising Programs of Prevention and Intervention
Promoting the Development of Competencies and the Prevention of Disorders
Substance-Abuse-Prevention Programs
Promising Treatment Programs
Ongoing Treatment and Case Management
Considerations in Service Delivery
Motivation for Treatment
Context and Focus of Treatment
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 5: Assessment of Adults
Historical Background Historical Background
Elements of the Comprehensive Assessment
Mental Status
Functional Assessment
Medical History and Nutritional and Health-Behaviors Assessment
Assessment of Emotional Well-Being
Assessment of Social, Economic, and Environmental Well-Being
The Care Plan
Conclusion
Key Terms
Review Questions for Critical Thinking
Online Resources
References
Chapter 8: Intervention With the Elderly
Historical Background
Summary of Current Evidence-Based Interventions With the Elderly
Limitations of the Evidence

Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families covers assessment of and intervention with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and families. It offers an array of pedagogical features within each chapter, as well as online resources and review questions at the conclusion of each chapter to help guide critical thinking about topics.

Reflecting the current state of evidence-informed social work practice, each chapter's contributors emphasize the incorporation of wider forms of systematically collected data such as case studies, best or promising practices, and consumer-focused data. Reading this book will not only give readers the tools to work effectively with individuals and families, but also develop their skills in evidence informed practice.

Comprehensive and insightful, Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families is a student- and practitioner-friendly text identifying the best assessment tools and strategies available for social workers to successfully serve individuals and families facing a broad range of challenges.