Exploration of the Opinions and Recommendations of Licensed Clinical Social Workers Regarding Doctoral Education in Social Work
Author: Donna Anderson
Publisher:
Published: 1976
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13:
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Clinical Social Workers and Courts
Author: Dana E. Prescott
Publisher:
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 536
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis study explores the experiences of licensed clinical social workers (LICSWs) who act as experts, forensically, in court. A deeper and more thorough understanding of these experiences matters because graduate school standards of accreditation, professional trainings, and integration of evidence-informed research cannot effectively occur if reform or improvement is based upon anecdote or folk wisdom. Examining the meaning of "becoming" and "being" an expert across the domains of social work education, practice, and research, therefore, may more precisely inform social work scholarship and practice. Utilizing the philosophical and methodological framework of hermeneutic phenomenology, 20 LICSWs were interviewed by the researcher, who has been a lawyer for three decades and holds a Masters in Social Work (MSW) as well. To explore and explain these experiences, major themes were organized within three general domains (From Becoming to Being an LICSW; Power, Ethics, Self-Care, Poverty; and Dimensions of the Host Environment) and one emergent domain. The historical framework for this research derives from the evolution, now a century old, of social work from community advocacy to proffering descriptive and diagnostic opinions. This privileged status, previously reserved to psychiatry and psychology, transpired when state-empowered licensure boards granted social workers the power to categorize and label individuals. Such power is not exercised in a vacuum but explicitly equips social workers to translate and transform social work knowledge as a means of judgment (both reward and punishment) by an institution about an individual or group. From the conceptual framework and research questions which guide this study, the essence of these experiences, in the words of the participants, are intended to augment the body of knowledge about the social work profession so as to enhance the efficacy of social work education, practice, and research.
Supervision in Social Work
Author: Liz Beddoe
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-10-02
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 131762923X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSupervision is currently a "hot topic" in social work. The editors of this volume, both social work educators and researchers, believe that good supervision is fundamental to the development and maintenance of effective practice in social work. Supervision is seen as a key vehicle for continuing development of professional skills, the safeguarding of competent and ethical practice and oversight of the wellbeing of the practitioner. As a consequence the demand for trained and competent supervisors has increased and a perceived gap in availability can create a call for innovation and development in supervision. This book offers a collection of chapters which contribute new insights to the field. Authors from Australia and New Zealand, where supervision inquiry is strong, offer research-informed ideas and critical commentary with a dual focus on supervision of practitioners and students. Topics include external and interprofessional supervision, retention of practitioners, practitioner resilience and innovation in student supervision. This book will be of interest to supervisors of both practitioners and students and highly relevant to social work academics. This book was originally published as a special issue of Australian Social Work.
Social Work Licensing Clinical Exam Guide
Author: Dawn Apgar, PhD Lsw Acsw
Publisher:
Published: 2020-10-28
Total Pages: 494
ISBN-13: 9780826185662
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeatures improved ASWB exam prep strategies, expanded analysis of exam content, and proven test-taking tips! The third edition of the bestselling acclaimed exam guide for the ASWB Social Work Clinical Exam has been thoroughly updated to reflect current practice and core knowledge tested on the exam. Recognized for its unique test-taking tips and strategies, Dawn Apgar's complete review of the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) across the core social work content areas helps readers discover gaps in their knowledge so they can identify strengths and target weak areas. Included with every print purchase is a bonus 170-question practice test that mirrors the actual exam in length and structure, plus explains correct answers. KSAs are identified for each question so test-takers can easily locate relevant source material for further study. Dawn Apgar's guide for the Social Work Licensing Clinical Exam is the best test-taking package available, ensuring success by providing invaluable tips on how to parse the questions, overcome test anxiety, avoid common pitfalls, and assess your own learning style - all of which help to foster exam confidence. The new updated third edition not only reflects the 2018 test blueprint, but is significantly revised and reformatted to help test-takers pass the exam on the first try. Revised content includes content on racial/cultural groups, NASW Code of Ethics, including the ethical use of technology, and gender diversity. New to the Third Edition: How to Use This Guide - brand new chapter focused on how the book's content structure links to the ASWB blueprint and how to use for more efficient study Examination Overview - expanded discussion and analysis of exam content Exam Preparation Strategies - new content focused on essential strategies for success, how to deal with test anxiety, and how to maximize content retention based on learning styles Test Taking Tips - a favorite with test takers, this feature has been updated to be more even more helpful New Content - revised content on race, ethnicity, and culture, and macro practice Key Features: Authoritative - developed and written by a renowned social work educator who has helped thousands of test takers pass the exam through her workshops and books Blueprints - provides a thorough content review of the ASWB exam core content areas, perfectly weighted to match licensing blueprints Self-assessment - begins with a self-assessment to help identify areas of strength and weakness Practice Test - includes a 170-question full practice test mirroring the actual exam with detailed explanations of correct answers Complete Learning Package - purchase of print edition includes digital access to entire book contents plus fully interactive Q&A to help identify strengths and weaknesses Digital access - Content available digitally via ExamPrepConnect for study on the go ExamPrepConnect Features: All the high-quality content from the book Personalized study plan based on exam date Ability to study by topic area to identify strengths and weaknesses Full 4-hour timed practice test that simulates the test-taking environment Discussion board to connect with the social work exam-prep community Games to make studying fun
Social Work ASWB Masters Exam Guide
Author: Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Published: 2015-05-11
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 0826172040
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Dawn gave us the tools we needed to take the exam, and let me tell you - she was on point! Not only did she cover the content areas we needed to focus in on, but she also showed us how to read and interpret the questions on the exam.” —Ammu D. Kowolik, LMSW, McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research Students and social workers preparing for the social work masters licensure exam will find an invaluable study resource in the Social Work ASWB® Masters Exam Guide. Written by a prominent social work leader and trainer for social work licensing exams in the United States, this guide is based on years of time-tested exam prep workshops conducted by the author. It mirrors the ASWB Masters “Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities” upon which the exam is based and incorporates information from the DSM-5®. The guide is comprehensive yet focuses on the material most likely to be included on the exam, so readers can prioritize information as they study. A self-assessment section helps identify strengths and weaknesses before tackling the material. The author shares her extensive knowledge of the exam by providing useful test-taking strategies and tips for overcoming test anxiety. The 170-question practice test at the end of the guide (with explanations of the correct answers) mirrors the actual exam in both length and structure. Content includes human development, diversity, abuse and neglect, assessment and intervention planning, direct and indirect (micro and macro) practice, and professional values and ethics. This book will be a valuable asset for social workers throughout the United States and Canada. Key Features: Developed by a highly respected educator of social work licensure candidates Covers all the content areas on the masters examination, including new content added in 2015 Begins with a self-assessment section to help identify areas of strength and weakness Offers a wealth of test-taking tips and strategies to foster exam confidence Includes a practice test (with explanations of the correct answers) that mirrors the exam ASWB® is a registered service mark of the Association of Social Work Boards, which neither sponsors nor endorses this product.
Working for a Doctorate
Author: Norman John Graves
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9780415147316
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis text addresses the problems of the doctoral research process, of finance and time-management and offers practical guidance and specialist advice to both students and their supervisors. The authors also explore issues such as gender, culture and the fundamental nature of the PhD. The book should be of interest to anyone studying, supervising or contemplating a doctoral degree in the humanities or social sciences.
Helping the Suicidal Person
Author: Stacey Freedenthal
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-09-13
Total Pages: 293
ISBN-13: 1317353269
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHelping the Suicidal Person provides a highly practical toolbox for mental health professionals. The book first covers the need for professionals to examine their own personal experiences and fears around suicide, moves into essential areas of risk assessment, safety planning, and treatment planning, and then provides a rich assortment of tips for reducing the person’s suicidal danger and rebuilding the wish to live. The techniques described in the book can be interspersed into any type of therapy, no matter what the professional’s theoretical orientation is and no matter whether it’s the client’s first, tenth, or one-hundredth session. Clinicians don’t need to read this book in any particular order, or even read all of it. Open the book to any page, and find a useful tip or technique that can be applied immediately.
On Becoming a Scholar
Author: Susan K. Gardner
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2023-07-03
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 1000981304
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDespite considerable research that has provided a better understanding of the challenges of doctoral education, it remains the case that only 57% of all doctoral students will complete their programs.This groundbreaking volume sheds new light on determinants for doctoral student success and persistence by examining the socialization and developmental experiences of students through multiple lenses of individual, disciplinary, and institutional contexts. This book comprehensively critiques existing models and views of doctoral student socialization, and offers a new model that incorporates concepts of identity development, adult learning, and epistemological development. The contributors bring the issues vividly to life by creating five student case studies that, throughout the book, progressively illustrate key stages and typical events of the socialization process. These fictional narratives crystallize how particular policies and practices can assist or impede the formation of future scholars.The book concludes by developing practical recommendations for doctoral students themselves, but most particularly for faculty, departments, universities, and external agencies concerned with facilitating doctoral student success.
Comprehensive Textbook of Psychotherapy
Author: Andrés J. Consoli
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2016-09-01
Total Pages: 561
ISBN-13: 0199358028
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis completely updated second edition of Comprehensive Textbook of Psychotherapy discusses the contemporary landscape of psychotherapy, honors its complexities, and focuses on history, theory, science, practice, and diversity. The book is divided into three parts: (1) Models of Psychotherapy; (2) Psychotherapy by Modalities and Populations, and (3) Research Methods and Randomized Clinical Trials, Professional Issues, and New Directions in Psychotherapy. Part 1 has been expanded to include two chapters on Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). This section now details the similarities and differences that exist across models, in an effort to articulate overarching principles of human change and stability processes that are advanced through professional practice. Chapters in Part 1 are organized into sets of two; each set has a theory chapter covering one of the six psychotherapy models discussed, followed by a practice chapter that conveys and illustrates the use of the model in a specific application, including a detailed case example. Part 2 addresses modalities of psychotherapy such as group, family, and electronic-based approaches, as well as psychotherapy with specific populations such as children and adolescents, older adults, and women. This section, too, has been expanded to include treatment of people in the schizophrenia spectrum, a chapter on treatment of immigrants and refugees, and another on working with men. There are also new chapters on working with military personnel and veterans, and a chapter on treating survivors of trauma, specifically on those exposed to mass trauma. Still another new chapter is included on working with psychological emergencies. Part 3 covers research methods and randomized clinical trials, the training of psychotherapists, ethics and legal matters, and the future of psychotherapy. Research and diversity are emphasized in each chapter and throughout the book. This new edition of a classic textbook will be valuable to instructors and students, psychotherapists-in-training, practitioners, and supervisors alike.
