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The Recovery Philosophy And Direct Soci
Joseph Walsh
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Description for The Recovery Philosophy And Direct Soci
Paperback. Num Pages: 257 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 226 x 18. .
The concept of recovery in mental health represents the radical shift from the reductive ideas of disease and cure to a holistic understanding of the individual. It is an investment in the personal journey toward wellness that involves developing hope, supportive relationships, self-motivation, social inclusion, and a greater sense of life's purpose. The principles behind the recovery movement mirror the NASW core values for the social work profession: emphasizing service and social justice through the empowerment and full engagement of the consumer in defining his or her strengths, needs, and goals. The Recovery Philosophy and Direct Social Work Practice explores ... Read more
The concept of recovery in mental health represents the radical shift from the reductive ideas of disease and cure to a holistic understanding of the individual. It is an investment in the personal journey toward wellness that involves developing hope, supportive relationships, self-motivation, social inclusion, and a greater sense of life's purpose. The principles behind the recovery movement mirror the NASW core values for the social work profession: emphasizing service and social justice through the empowerment and full engagement of the consumer in defining his or her strengths, needs, and goals. The Recovery Philosophy and Direct Social Work Practice explores ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
257
Condition
New
Number of Pages
257
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780190615307
SKU
V9780190615307
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99-99
About Joseph Walsh
Joseph Walsh (PhD, LCSW, Ohio State University) is professor of social work at Virginia Commonwealth University. He has been a direct services practitioner in the field of mental health since 1974, first in a psychiatric hospital and later in community mental health center settings. Walsh was the 1998 recipient of the National Mental Health Association's George Goodman Brudney and Ruth ... Read more
Reviews for The Recovery Philosophy And Direct Soci
This book is a handbook on social work's natural compatibility with recovery perspectives on mental illness. It is timely, packed with the knowledge and practices necessary for clinical social workers to function successfully within the recovery approach and, above all, speaks to students and practitioners about their role in relation to consumers. I think this book is excellent." - Daniel ... Read more