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Social work is in the midst of a trend to assess the efficacy of various modes of treatment. This article presents a research method heavily utilized in the biomedical sector and currently entering the psychosocial disciplines to achieve this goal, namely, controlled clinical trials. This method is first described, some studies which employed it are presented, its potential benefits are explored, the problems it poses for social work use are summarized, and conclusions are put forth which suggest steps necessary for its successful use in social work practice.

Written by an expert in gerontological social work and curriculum development, this book provides a wealth of clinical information for social workers and other health care professionals who counsel older adults. It describes a strengths-based, empowerment approach to treatment that integrates theory, technique, advocacy, and social policy, and encompasses the tenets of human rights. The book's content has been tested in the classroom setting for a three-year period with advanced social work undergraduate and graduate students. The book examines various theories of aging including a contrast be

This book fills the gap in the market for an accessible, general introduction to advocacy, specifically aimed at social workers. The book looks at the value base of advocacy as well as emphasising practice and skills such as assertiveness and negotiation

"This book explores how the social work profession should be characterized by a reflective equilibrium based theory, the professional experiences being triggered by the values that give the nature of this profession. It explores the importance of ethics and values- based practice in social work"--

"This book explores how the social work profession should be characterized by a reflective equilibrium based theory, the professional experiences being triggered by the values that give the nature of this profession. It explores the importance of ethics and values- based practice in social work"--

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction to virtue ethics -- Professional ethics as a foundation for social work -- Virtue as a ground for professional ethics -- Virtues in social work ethics: taking a principled stand or a stand against principles? -- The basis of this book and its structure -- 2 Virtue (ethics) in social work practice -- Which virtues? -- Learning from other professions -- Framing social work virtues -- Learning from practitioners -- 3 Courage -- Courage as a virtue -- Courage as struggle -- Courage as exercising authority -- Courage in 'ordinary' situations: everyday practice -- Courage in unusual situations: whistleblowing -- Courage in unusual situations: violence -- Cultivating courage -- Conclusions on courage -- 4 Compassion and care -- Introduction -- Defining compassion -- Compassion in practice -- The virtue of care -- Care in practice -- Connecting compassion and care -- Cultivating compassion and care -- Conclusions on compassion and care -- 5 Hope, perseverance and resilience -- The virtues of 'keeping going' -- Hope -- Hope in practice -- Perseverance -- Perseverance in practice -- Resilience -- Resilience in practice -- Connecting hope, perseverance and resilience -- Cultivating hope, perseverance and resilience -- Conclusions on hope, perseverance and resilience -- 6 Justice -- The principle of justice -- Justice as a virtue -- The virtue of justice in practice -- Cultivating the virtue of justice -- Conclusions on the virtue of justice -- 7 Humility -- The quiet virtue of humility -- Humility in social work -- Humility in practice -- Cultivating the virtue of humility -- Conclusions on the virtue of humility -- 8 Practical wisdom -- The virtue of wisdom -- Practical wisdom as a social work virtue -- Practical wisdom in practice.