Relational Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations

by Judith B. Rosenberger (Editor)

Overview

This book provides an integrative relational perspective for understanding and treatment of contemporary diverse populations. Includes rich case examples, with practice guidelines on diversity from engagement to termination and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493915965
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	06/27/2014
Series:	Essential Clinical Social Work Series
Edition description:	2014
Pages:	293
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

Dr. Rosenberger is a Professor at the Hunter College School of Social Work, where she chaired the Human Behavior area and Post Master’s Program in Clinical Social Work for many years. She teaches clinical theory and practice and has practiced in public and private mental health care for over 25 years. She has post-doctoral education in psychoanalysis, clinical supervision and contemporary theory.

Table of Contents

I. Introduction.- Relational Therapy: Constructivist Research Principles that Guide Diversity Practice.- The Color of Whiteness and the Paradox of Diversity.- Relational Social Work and Religious Diversity.- II. Racial and Ethnic Diversities.- A Relational Approach to Clinical Practice with African American Clients.- Relational Social Work Practice with Hispanic Clients.- Relational Social Work Practice with Asian American Populations.- Co-Creating Culture through Relationship with Individuals of Asian Indian Origin.- III. Religious Diversities.- Relational Social Work Practice with Evangelical Christian Clients.- Clinical Social Work Practice with Muslim Clients: A Relational Approach.- Clinical Social Work with Orthodox Jews: A Relational Approach.- IV. Diversities of Sexual Identity.- Working Relationally with LGBT Clients in Clinical Practice: Client and Clinician in Context.- V. Diversities Founded on Life-Altering Experience.- Relational Social Work Practice with Combat Veterans.- Social Work Practice with Reentry from Incarceration.- Relational Theoretical Foundations and Clinical Practice Methods with People.- Experiencing Homelessness.