Social Work Fall 2018 Title Catalog by Cognella, Inc

SOCIAL WORK TITLE CATALOG

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SOCIAL WORK POLICY PRACTICE IN ACTION Views from the Field Dawn Broers Bridging the gap between the classroom and real-world practice, this curriculum features video modules that bring clients and social workers to the student in a safe and simple, but no less real, environment. Each video focuses on specific populations or issues, such as poverty, mental illness, the criminal justice system, and more. The videos are supported by written material and discussion questions that can easily be assigned as homework or addressed in class. Dawn Broers is a former school social worker who now serves as an associate professor of social work and field director at Olivet Nazarene University. She runs a part-time private practice and advocates for the homeless, as well as families personally affected by epilepsy.

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REDUCING INEQUALITY Addressing the Wicked Problems across Professions and Disciplines Bruce S. Jansson Recognizing a gap in discussions of income inequality in most social work textbooks, this book provides an overview of the potential impact of income inequality on the United States. It examines why the United States is currently the most unequal industrialized nation, encourages students to develop proposals to address inequality, and shares diverse curriculum and research on the topic. Bruce Jansson, who earned his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago, is the Margaret W. Driscoll/Louise M. Clevenger Professor of Social Policy and Social Administration at the University of Southern California.

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CRISIS AND TRAUMA COUNSELING Unique Forms of Helping

Eric Owens and Richard Parsons This text introduces students to the nature of crisis and provides them an overview of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required by mental health professionals to successfully assist in a time of crisis. The book addresses psychological and mental health emergencies, crisis research and theory, specific intervention methods for emergencies, and the impact of crises on individuals across the lifespan. Eric Owens, Ph.D.,is an associate professor of counseling education at West Chester University, a crisis counselor in private practice, and a Red Cross Disaster Mental Health volunteer. Dr. Richard Parsons has been a private practitioner for over thirty years, and serves as a consultant to mental health service organizations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

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HELPING SKILLS FOR COUNSELORS

Fundamental Counseling Skills and Principles Anne Geroski This text provides students of helping professions with the foundational skills needed to conduct assessments, build therapeutic relationships, and carry out interventions across a multitude of therapeutic modalities. The first section of the text presents a fundamental introduction to the practice of professional helping. The second delves into particular counseling skill sets, including therapeutic listening, basic responding skills, leading groups, and helping those in crisis. Anne Geroski, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the counseling program at The University of Vermont. She earned her doctorate degree in counselor education from University of Maine-Orono and has served as an administrator, elementary school counselor, mental health clinician, and consultant in various settings across the U.S. and abroad.

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LIVING AND BEING A THERAPIST A Collection of Readings Jeffrey A. Kottler This reader collects seminal chapters, articles, and essays written by Jeffrey A. Kottler throughout his prolific career on the topic of being a therapist. The collection explores the personal challenges therapists and counselors experience in practiceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ethical and moral dilemmas, feelings of inadequacy and hypocrisy, weathering failures, and the development of close relationships with clients, to name a few. Jeffrey A. Kottler isone of the most prominent authors in the fields of counseling, psychotherapy, health, and education, having written over 100 books across a broad range of topics. He is a clinical professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and professor emeritus of counseling at California State University, Fullerton.

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INTENTIONAL GROUP COUNSELING Best Practices for a Multicultural World Farah Ibrahim, Allen Ivey, Paul Pedersen, and Mary Bradford Ivey This text introduces students to the concepts of intentionality, empathy, cultural competency, social justice advocacy, and ethical practices as they relate to group counseling. Students learn about the neurological benefits of group work, how to lead exercises focusing on culture, gender, class, privilege, and oppression, guidelines for ethical interventions, and more. Dr. Farah Ibrahim earned her doctorate degree at Pennsylvania State University and currently serves as a professor at University of Colorado, Denver. Dr. Allen Ivey earned his doctorate in counseling at Harvard University and is distinguished university professor (emeritus) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Paul Pederson was professor emeritus at Syracuse University. Dr. Mary Bradford Ivey earned her doctorate at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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POSITIVE COUNSELING A Guide to Assessing and Enhancing Client Strength and Growth Garrett J. McAuliffe This text is a comprehensive introduction to positive counseling methods. It provides students a balanced assessment model that invites them to consider the four positive dimensions in a clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life: cultural context; life phase; cognitive stage; and personality style. Featuring the writing of experts in their respective specialties, this book gathers together new thinking and research on positive psychology. Garrett J. McAuliffe earned his Ed.D. in counseling at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and is a professor of counseling and human services at Old Dominion University. Widely regarded as a significant contributor to the counseling field, Dr. McAuliffe has won multiple awards for his research, teaching, and advocacy.

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ESSENTIAL THEORIES OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY Everyday Practice in Our Diverse World

Dr. Carlos Zalaquett, Dr. Allen Ivey, and Dr. Mary Bradford Ivey The book integrates key text and theory demonstrations, gives an overview of different schools of theory, presents best-known, evidencebased theories, and explains how theories apply to counseling and psychotherapy. Relevant neuroscience and multicultural skills are integrated in each chapter, as are case studies, video demonstrations, and applications activities. Dr. Carlos Zalaquett is a professor at The Pennsylvania State University, where he also serves as co-coordinator of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialization. Dr. Allen Ivey earned his doctorate in counseling at Harvard University and is distinguished university professor (emeritus) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Dr. Mary Bradford Ivey earned her doctorate at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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MACRO SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE Working for Change in a Multicultural Society Michael Reisch

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This book gives students the foundational skills and knowledge required for effective practice in social and human services, healthcare organizations, social networks and communities. It emphasizes the relationship between structural and institutional inequalities and the experiences of individuals, families, communities, and organizations.

THE SOCIAL WORK PRACTITIONER An Introduction to Fundamentals of the Social Work Profession Allison Sinanan

ÂŠ 2018 This text emphasizes the practical over the theoretical to give students a deep understanding of fundamental concepts of the social work profession. Organized into four primary sections, it begins with a realistic examination of the social work profession. Students then learn about the practice of social work, the importance of cultural competence, and strategies for serving various client populations.

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NARRATIVES ON POSITIVE AGING Recipes for Success Lisa E. Cox

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This text highlights the true stories and enhanced writing of diverse contributors on subjects related to positive aging. Organized thematically, the various chapters address topics such as family life, storytelling, the impact of money and career, sexual identity, politics, and more, and the part these play in lives that continue to be welllived.

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A HANDBOOK ON AGING A Multidisciplinary Perspective with Critical Readings Gregory J. Harris

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This text presents research and scholarly readings on the experiences of older adults and the challenges they face. The anthology includes works from a variety of disciplines that serve to highlight the diversity and complexity of these issues in contemporary society. Broad in scope, thoughtful in coverage, and highly illuminating, the book is an excellent resource for those in the fields of gerontology, social work, psychology, and family science.

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A GUIDE FOR SUSTAINING CONVERSATIONS ON RACISM, IDENTITY, AND OUR MUTUAL HUMANITY Steve Burghardt, Kalima DeSuze, Linda Lausell Bryant, and Mohan Vinjamuri

This book serves as a hands-on “how to” guide for teachers, students, and agency professionals who seek to respond skillfully and sensitively to the often daunting challenges found in today’s classrooms, as students demand both answers and accountability concerning issues of race, power, privilege, and oppression and the emotional responses they provoke.

CHALLENGING INEQUALITIES Readings in Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration Hortencia Jiménez

© 2018 This collection examines the histories and historiographies of racism on both the micro (individual) and macro (institutional) levels. The anthology highlights the ways in which race is and has long been structured in social institutions, as well as the various ways in which institutional systems maintain and perpetuate social inequalities.

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PARENT EDUCATION Working with Groups and Individuals Deborah Campbell and Glen Palm

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This text introduces a continuum of parent education services in a conceptual framework from prevention to intervention, and focuses on relationship-building between the parent educator and parents. The book incorporates activities related to the content, along with video examples and discussion prompts. It is ideal for upper division and graduate level courses in parent education, social work, nursing, mental health, and early childhood education.

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FROM BIRTH TO LATE ADULTHOOD An Introduction to Lifespan Development Claire W. Lyons

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Written for a non-specialist audience, this text explores human psychological development from conception to late adulthood. The book opens with a discussion of the discipline to prepare students to appropriately contextualize and interpret the material. It then moves on to discuss the cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of psychological development, and to consider these in conjunction with issues of diversity.

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UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH Becoming a Competent and Critical Consumer Jeffrey Kottler and Laurie Sharp

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This text provides students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies required to critically read and evaluate published research reports. Students are first introduced to the research process, then provided with information that will help them both evaluate existing research reports and design their own reports in a competent and strategic manner.

BULLYING A Neuroscience Perspective Jan Leslie Holtz

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Written for education professionals seeking to develop antibullying programs, this text blends research in neuropsychology, sexual harassment, and violence to address the developmental, psychological, and social roots of bullying, and how understanding of cognitive function is essential in the development of successful programs. It also discusses the importance of the school environment and social support.

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CRISIS INTERVENTION Building Resilience in Troubled Times Lennis G. Echterling, Jack Presbury, and J. Edson McKee

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Developed by a team of experts in counseling and crisis intervention, and informed by the growing body of literature documenting the resilience of individuals, families, groups, and communities, this text is rooted in an evidence-based framework that provides a clear rationale for planning successful intervention strategies.

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COUNSELING THEORY AND PRACTICE Edward Neukrug

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Developed for those new to helping profession practice, this text explains what it means to be an effective helper, discusses foundations of classic counseling and psychotherapy theories, provides an overview of emerging theories, and gives students the opportunity to develop their own approaches to counseling and psychotherapy practice.

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INTENTIONAL COUNSELING Practice Guided by Theory Dr. Richard Parsons and Dr. Cheryl Neale-McFall

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Written for those in training or recently graduated who are now dealing with real clients, this text explains how to think like an expert and then act accordingly. Rather than focusing on theory, research, and fundamental skills, the book discusses the importance of acquiring the necessary cognitive skills to “think like a counselor.”

INTRODUCTION TO COUPLE THERAPY AND COUNSELING A Case Study Approach Abbi Hattem

© 2018 This text examines this complex topic from the perspective of a counselor working with a particular couple, with this work serving as a case study for the book. The book focuses on multicultural competence, sociocultural changes, and the evolution of concepts of counseling. It also addresses how to connect clients with other services that are available to them.

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BASIC THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING SKILLS Interventions for Working with Clients’ Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors Darrick Tovar-Murray, Ph.D. with contributions from Jan Louis Gaetjens

© 2018 This text introduces readers to the core counseling skills used by professionals in daily practice. It emphasizes the importance of employing specific counseling strategies geared to understanding the client’s private world and developing a therapeutic relationship. Readers will learn to develop therapeutic listening and responding skills, and the art of asking questions.

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MANAGING CONFLICT An Introspective Journey to Negotiating Skills Dorothy Balancio, Ph.D.

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The primary goal of this anthology is to facilitate the development of students’ negotiation skills to resolve conflict. Specific topics addressed include non-violent communication, strategies and techniques for managing conflict, understanding stress and conflict, bullying, negotiation and mediation, and mediator ethics. This collection is well suited to courses in sociology, social psychology, counseling, law, and social work.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO EFFECTIVE PARENTING EDUCATION Exploring Context, Content, and Strategies Kathleen Dyer

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Developed for students in child and family science courses, this text provides foundational information and orients readers to professional parent education, both formal and informal. The book is organized into three sections that discuss the context of parenthood in the United States, content generally included in parenting programs, and specific strategies parent educators use to teach adults.

COMMUNICATION DIVERSITY IN FAMILIES James Honeycutt

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This text discusses diverse family types and the communication that occurs within and among them. The carefully curated readings explore a variety of family forms which exist and have existed in American society throughout its history. The book is well-suited to courses in family issues, psychology, sociology, communication studies, counseling, social work, and LGBTQ studies.

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FAMILY LAW FOR NONLAWYERS Kerry Weil Tripp

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This text uses current events, sometimes with tabloid-style fact patterns or celebrity participants, to illustrate the complexities of and rapid changes in the field of family law. Short summaries of the law and related cases bring legal principles to life. Contentious issues such as same-sex marriage and assisted reproduction share the stage with custody and child support, parental rights, and more.

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AN OVERVIEW OF CHILD CARE CENTER MANAGEMENT Dr. Colleen Fawcett

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This anthology features outstanding articles that are directly related to the assignments required for credentialing. Specific topics include writing a center philosophy and mission statement, conducting evaluations, developing a budget and marketing plan, complying with employment law and health and safety guidelines, and more. The book is particularly well-suited to classes in child care center management and early childhood development.

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TEAM IMPACT Achieving Twice as Much in Half the Time John Tropman

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This text explores what it takes to be a great manager and create effective, impactful teams. It features material generated by the Meeting Masters Research Project, an ongoing effort at the University of Michigan. The book covers the various types of teams, how best to manage decisions within them, lessons in prioritization, and more.

RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL WORK David Royse

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This text prepares students to think in terms of evidence-based practice by involving them in relevant, contemporary studies demonstrating various aspects of research methodology. The book uses a story of two students engaged in internships who are asked to design a program and evaluate it in their practicum to demonstrate how research decisions and activities take place in day-to-day work.

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RESEARCH METHODS & DATA ANALYSIS FOR MULTICULTURAL SOCIAL WORK AND HUMAN SERVICES Thanh V. Tran, Siyon Rhee, and Ce Shen

© 2017 This text provides a solid foundation and knowledge base for students and researchers. It equips readers with the skills needed to become critical research consumers and to engage in agency-based research and evaluation.

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THE RESEARCH TOOLKIT Problem-Solving Processes for the Social Sciences Bruce D. Friedman

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This text presents research as a scientific art form. The book takes readers through a step-by-step process to help them arrive at a research protocol that aligns with their unique problem-solving styles. It shows how to organize problems into manageable steps and tap into the creativity involved in developing solutions.

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PERCEPTIONS OF DIVERSITY AND INTEGRATION RESULTING IN CRISIS A Reflective Workbook Lorraine M. Dinkel

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Designed as a workbook for courses on multicultural competence for professional counselors, this text helps practitioners become aware of their own beliefs and attitudes regarding diversity and delivers knowledge that enables them to place this new awareness in a real-world context. Filled with useful exercises and case studies, and rooted in the constructivist and experiential approaches, the text emphasizes self-examination and application.

SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Meeting the Challenges of a Diverse Society Michael Reisch

ÂŠ 2017 Part standard text, part anthology, this book provides a clear, conceptual social justice framework and up-to-date analyses of contemporary social policy issues. The text uses case studies and rigorous analysis to explore the relationship of social policy to economic, social, and culture transformation and the ongoing conflict between universal and population-specific conceptions of social welfare.

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FAMILY THERAPY

FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE

This text discusses relevant theories within their historical and philosophical contexts, explores the relationships of these theories to one another, and links them to their applications in family therapy practice. Each section features learning exercises that allow students to apply and synthesize the material, and discussion questions to support comprehension and reflection.

CURRENT CONTROVERSIES IN MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS AN EXPERT’S ANTHOLOGY

This anthology is a compilation of book and movie reviews, opinion blogs, and online articles on mental health and addiction. This compelling collection examines substance abuse, addiction, depression and bipolar disorders, PTSD, mental health law, and more.

Comprehensive in scope but manageable for first year students, this text addresses family, family development, and family functioning from the perspectives of scholars in the fields of sociology, psychology, and family studies. The book features readings on marriage, culture, family communication, stress, and more, serving as a foundational text that prepares students for more content-specific courses on family issues.

Clear and direct in voice, the text uses high-interest material to give undergraduate students an overview of the elements that are important in analyzing family issues. The selected readings investigate the history and transformation of the family, its place and role in society, the functions of family, and how family morals vary depending on time and social structure.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES

MATTERS OF CONSIDERATION FOR SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

Designed for graduate students in social work, this text helps readers explore issues faced by African American clients including education, mental health, incarceration and the criminal justice system, religion and spirituality, and more. Each chapter features questions and responses from African Americans to discuss how their own lives have been impacted by these issues.

This book fills a void in the literature of the social work field by giving practitioners a greater degree of sexuality literacy. Topics covered include the role of values in sexuality, sexual health and reproduction, relationships, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, sexuality and the lifespan, sex work and sex workers, sexuality in the ill or disabled, and being a sexually healthy adult.

SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR FUTURE PRACTITIONERS

This text includes theoretical perspectives for social workers, an assessment of at-risk populations, and a historical perspective on social welfare policy. Students also explore social work specialties such as family and children’s services, mental health and health care, substance abuse services, and social work in the criminal justice system.

FOOD, LOVE, FAMILY

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CHILD NUTRITION

This book explores the many facets of healthy eating for families around the world. The book summarizes the latest scientific findings and medical recommendations while providing practical tips and real-life examples of how to make wise food choices with the available resources.

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TALKING HELPS

This book prepares aspiring therapists to blend psychodynamic treatment with the approaches of community-based systems, particularly educational institutions. It teaches students about understanding what behavior communicates, the importance of slowing down, being in the moment, thinking, feeling, and authentically listening.

The carefully selected readings and articles in this book educate students about the social problems that negatively impact a significant segment of the population in this region. The material is widely applicable to courses in African American studies departments and can also be used in sociology and social work programs.

This text is designed to help students think critically and dialectically about social policies that affect children and families. The book addresses issues such as alcohol, nicotine, and drug use during pregnancy, poverty, education, family development, and technology.

EMBRACING DIVERSITY

This text prepares counselors to assist individuals who come from differing walks of life and whose backgrounds and experiences must be taken into account in order to optimize successful outcomes. The book provides information on substance use issues, screening and assessment concerns, and treatment recommendations specific to diverse populations.

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This book provides lifecycle perspective and analyzes Latino families through diverse theoretical models and foregrounds gender and sexuality as important components of being and experience. The book explores key issues affecting the psychology and well-being of Chicano and Latino families – the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States.

FAMILY PERSPECTIVES PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE

This anthology offers a sociological approach to the examination of the family unit. The selected reading passages address topics as diverse as the transition from the pre-modern to the modern family, to an examination of sexuality from global and historical perspectives. The articles present balanced views of challenging topics such as the myths and realities of abusive relationships.

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