| Description |
xxiv, 296 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
pt. 1. The philosophy, principles, and language of the strengths perspective -- 1. Introduction power in the people / Dennis Saleebey -- 2. The literary and moral foundations of the strengths perspective / Howard Goldstein -- pt. 2. The remarkable strengths of people(s) -- 3. Strengths of First Nations peoples / Margaret Waller and / Michael Yellow Bird -- 4. The significance of spirituality for resilient response to chronic illness : a qualitative study of adults with cystic fibrosis / Edward R. Canda -- pt. 3. Strengths-based assessment and approaches to practice -- 5. The strengths approach to practice / Dennis Saleebey -- 6. Putting problems in their place : further explorations in the strengths perspective / Ann Weick and / Ronna Chamberlain -- 7. Assessing client strengths : individual, family, and community empowerment / Charles D. Cowger and / Carol A. Snively -- 8. Strengths-based case management : enhancing treatment for persons with substance abuse problems / Richard C. Rapp -- 9. The strengths model with older adults : critical practice components / Becky Fast and / Rosemary Chapin -- 10. The strengths perspective in interpersonal helping : purpose, principles, and functions / Walter E. Kisthardt -- pt. 4. Strengths in context -- 11. Creating strengths-based alliances to end poverty / Jennifer C. Jones and / Mary Bricker-Jenkins -- 12. Turnaround people and places : moving from risk to resilience / Bonnie Benard -- 13. Community development, neighborhood empowerment, and individual resilience / Dennis Saleeby -- 14. Environmental context, opportunity, and the process of recovery : the role of strengths-based practice and policy / W. Patrick Sullivan and / Charles A. Rapp -- pt. 5. Conclusion -- 15. The strengths perspective : possibilities and problems / Dennis Saleebey |
| Notes |
Prev. ed.: 2nd ed. New York : Longman, c1997 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Social service -- Psychological aspects.
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| Author |
Saleebey, Dennis.
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| LC no. |
2001033674 |
| ISBN |
0801333105 |
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9780801333101 |
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