Download or read book Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice, the Plus Mysearchlab with Etext -- Access Card Package written by Dennis Saleebey and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2012-08-12 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- A conceptual and practical presentation of the strengths perspective in social work. Part of Advancing Core Competencies Series, a unique series that helps students taking advanced social work courses apply CSWE's core competencies and practice behaviors examples to specialized fields of practice. The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice, 6/e, presents both conceptual and practical elements of the strengths perspective - from learning about and practicing the strengths perspective to using the strengths perspective with older adults, the chronically ill, and substance abusers. Many of the chapters- address recent events --from the tragic shooting in Tucson to the uprisings in the Middle East. Each chapter begins with a section from an expert in the field. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning -- MySocialWorkLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking -- Each chapter contains four critical thinking questions and two short essay questions that require the reader to apply key concepts. Engage Students -- Extensive case examples keep students interested and help them see a connection between theory and practice. Explore Current Issues -- Three new chapters have been added to reflect the most current knowledge in the field. Apply CSWE Core Competencies -- The text integrates the 2008 CSWE EPAS, with critical thinking questions and practice tests to assess student understanding and development of competencies and practice behaviors. Support Instructors -- PowerPoint presentations are available with this text. 0205084435 / 9780205084432 Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice, The Plus MySearchLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of 0205011543 / 9780205011544 Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice, The 0205239927 / 9780205239924 MySearchLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card