Msw: 191 books
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
An Information Guide
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2016
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe and debilitating anxiety disorder that affects one person in 40. It affects not only how people feel or think, but also how they behave. OCD symptoms -- such as compulsive hoarding or handwashing -- often evoke uncomfortable emotions in family and friends.
This...
Asking the Right Questions 2
Talking about sexual orientation and gender identity in mental health, counselling and addiction settings
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2007
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual, two-spirited, intersex and queer (LGBTTTIQ) people have specific life factors that relate to substance use and/or mental health problems. These factors include coming out, gender transition, societal oppression, loss of family support, isolation,...
Breathe, Mama, Breathe
5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2017
A “Mom Must-Read”—Parents
A National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA) Winner
Easy-to-follow practices that will help moms find quick, daily opportunities to reset and refocus with mindfulness
Moms can feel as if they are sprinting through life, crashing onto the pillow at...
by Doreen Virtue, Andrew Karpenko, MSW
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2017
Wounds from primal relationships, such as those with mothers and fathers, run very deep. If your childhood involved an absent, addicted, or abusive father, you may have these "emotional ghosts": •Low self-esteem •People-pleasing, approval-seeking, neediness, and co-dependency •Wishing...
Child Development, Third Edition
A Practitioner's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: July 23, 2010
This widely used practitioner resource and course text provides an engaging overview of developmental theory and research, with a focus on what practitioners need to know. The author explains how children's trajectories are shaped by transactions among early relationships, brain development, and the...
by Froma Walsh, PhD, MSW
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2015
In this widely used course text and practitioner resource, Froma Walsh provides a state-of-the-art framework for understanding resilience in families and how to foster it. Illuminating the complex interplay of biopsychosocial influences in risk and resilience, she identifies key transactional processes...
Kinship Care
Increasing Child Well-Being Through Practice, Policy, and Research
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2015
Kinship care is one of the most prevalent forms of placement used for maltreated children and youths. This book is the first to provide a systematic and theory-informed approach to preparing caregivers for the vital role they play in the lives of abused and neglected children. It presents a relationship-building...
Community Practice Skills
Local to Global Perspectives
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2009
Dorothy N. Gamble and Marie Weil differentiate among a range of intervention methods to provide a comprehensive and effective guide to working with communities. Presenting eight distinct models grounded in current practice and targeted toward specific goals, Gamble and Weil take an unusually inclusive...
Policy and Program Planning for Older Adults
Realities and Visions
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2007
This authoritative book serves as an invaluable resource for policy advocates, program planners, and service delivery agents. It provides an overview of the major pieces of legislation that currently impact the field of aging, and the lives of older adults; addresses the philosophical, historical,...
Elder Abuse Prevention
Emerging Trends and Promising Strategies
Language: English
Release Date: December 28, 2007
"I found this book to be informative, well-researched, and well-thought out...The book is an asset to students, scholars, and seasoned practioners alike."
--International Perspectives in Victimology
"Lisa Nerenberg provides the first comprehensive look at elder abuse prevention...
Bipolar 101
A Practical Guide to Identifying Triggers, Managing Medications, Coping with Symptoms, and More
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2009
After receiving a bipolar diagnosis, you need clear answers. Bipolar 101 is a straightforward guide to understanding bipolar disorder. It includes all the information you need to control your symptoms and live better. Authored by both a psychologist and a mental health expert who has bipolar disorder herself, this pocket guide is the only book on bipolar disorder you'll ever need.
Two Chai Day
One Widow’S Story About Living Beyond Grief
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2011
Told in a raw, non-sentimental voice that is both believable and authentic. This book o?ers a ray of hope that although grief has many faces and moods, a journey through it does not necessarily mean a life sentence of sadness.
Abigail Carter, author of The Alchemy of Loss
Irene McGoldrick had...
by Lisa Toban, MSW
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2017
I believe having a great morning sets the tone for the remainder of the day. Therefore, to the same extent that coffee, tea, water, exercise and meditation assists with a great start to productive mornings, quotes can also do the same. Therefore, grab a quote out of this book, read it in the morning and have a great jumpstart to your day.
The Structural Approach to Direct Practice in Social Work
A Social Constructionist Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2006
This classic text introduces students to the structural approach of social work practice, which assumes that many clients' problems arise from harmful social forces. By focusing on the construction of such realities as poverty, racism, and domestic violence, the structural approach counters the focus...