Description
Contents:
- An overview of and rationale for a generalist-eclectic approach to direct social work practice
- The problem-solving model framework: A framework for integrating the science and art of practice
- Critical ecological systems theory
- Individual and family development theory
- Couples theory and intervention
- Strengths-based social work: A social work metatheory to guide the profession
- The Psychodynamic Approach
- CBT theory and treatment
- The crisis intervention model
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy for the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder
- Trauma informed practice
- Client centered theory
- Emotion focused theory
- Motivational interviewing
- Feminist theory
- Empowerment theory
- Anti-oppressive theory
- Narrative approaches
- Collaborative- Dialogic therapy
- Solution focused therapy
- Mindfulness based approaches
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Kristin W. Bolton (pronouns: she/her/hers) is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator in the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She received her PhD in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Boltons research includes violence prevention, solution-focused brief therapy, and resilience across the life span.
J. Christopher Hall is a professor of Social Work at the University of North Carolina Wilmington where he teaches graduate social work clinical practice, field, and postmodern electives. In addition to his teaching Chris has practiced for 20 years in the community assisting individuals, couples, families, and groups from a postmodern perspective.
Peter Lehmann is a retired Professor from the University of Texas at Arlington. His primary areas of research are in solution-focused brief therapy and batterer intervention programs.