Download or read book Advancing Social Work in Mental Health Through Strengths Based Practice written by Abraham P. Francis and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This (SECOND EDITION) book is about 'strengths-based practice' in social work. Strengths based practice refers to the identification of 'strengths' within an individual, family, or community, which are then employed to aid in promoting self-fulfilment and healing in a client. Strengths-based practice is a deliberate shift away from language and practices based on a client's deficits or pathology--- a widespread approach that has dominated many fields within social science for some time--- to one that focuses on the client's strengths. This premise is not a new idea as it has existed in the writings and practice of many of the great philosophical leaders and social work practitioners.