Cross-Cultural Practice with Couples and Families Contributor(s): Shalett, John S. (Author), Brown, Philip M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0789000326 ISBN-13: 9780789000323 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $71.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 1997 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Psychology | Mental Health |
Dewey: 306.850 |
LCCN: 97000760 |
Physical Information: 0.82" H x 6.46" W x 8.78" (1.18 lbs) 222 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Cross-Cultural Practice with Couples and Families prepares you for the ways that cultural realities can affect your social work practice with both couples and families. You will gain in-depth exposure to a variety of cultural values and perspectives and learn to identify similarities and differences between and among different ethnic families. This will lead you to a deeper, more thorough understanding of the roles, dynamics, and particular challenges of social work, both current and historical.From Cross-Cultural Practice with Couples and Families, you will learn how to use the religious history, family values, rituals, and community in attaining positive outcomes in treatment. Placing value on diversity in families, supporting ethnic differences, and recognizing the strength and resiliency of modern-day families will become the cornerstones of your more effective and sensitive social work practice. The authors, who come with firsthand experience, provide you with specific models and approaches for working with families and couples of different backgrounds. They also offer you insight on:
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