Reflective Practice in Mental Health : Advanced Psychosocial Practice with Children, Adolescents and Adults / edited by Martin Webber and Jack Nathan ; forewords by James Blewett and Alan Rushton
Published
London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010
FRONT COVER; ReflectivePracticein Mental Health: Advanced Psychosocial Practice with Children, Adolescents and Adults; Contents; List of Abbreviations; Series Editor's Foreword; Foreword; Introduction; Part I: Context; 1. The Making of the Advanced Practitioner in Social Work; 2. Sociology of Mental Disorder: Critical Perspectives; 3. A Stress-Vulnerability Model of Mental Disorder: Implications for Practice; 4. Mental Health Service User/Survivor Research; 5. The Evidence Base for Psychosocial Mental Health Practice; Part II: Theoretical Perspectives
Summary
"Reflective Practice in Mental Health" is the authoritative, definitive guide to psycho-social theory and practice in mental health. Featuring contributions from eminent experts, the book uses case studies to illustrate and address the complexities and dilemmas faced by practitioners involved in mental health care, and enables the reader to reflect on their understanding. Case studies from a variety of theoretical perspectives are included, covering psychodynamic theory, cognitive behavioural therapy, systemic family therapy, attachment therapy and therapeutic group-work. They also c
