Psychoanalytic Theory For Social Work Practice Thinking Under Fire

Written by practising social workers and social work educators this text analyses psychoanalytic and psychosocial approaches to social work and relates them to current practices and values. Focusing on working with children and families, the text covers salient issues in social work practice including risk assessment, dealing with parents with drug and alcohol problems, and supervision and management of emotional stress. With psychoanalytic and psychosocial approaches becoming increasingly popular this text will be a welcome addition for both professionals and students in the social work field, promoting analytical thinking and presenting practical examples of how psychoanalytic theories can be applied in practice.Bower, Marion is the author of 'Psychoanalytic Theory For Social Work Practice Thinking Under Fire', published 2005 under ISBN 9780415337991 and ISBN 0415337992.