Theory & Practice in Clinical Social Work by Jerrold R. Brandell (Author), 2nd Edition, published by SAGE Publications, Inc on February 12, 2010, is a comprehensive anthology designed to address frameworks for treatment, therapeutic modalities, and specialized clinical issues, themes, and dilemmas encountered in clinical social work practice. This thoroughly updated resource features contributions from leading figures in the field who present carefully devised methods, models, and techniques for responding to the diverse needs of clients.

Key Features:

• Coverage of the most commonly used theoretical frameworks and systems in social work practice
• Entirely new chapters on clinical responses to terrorism and natural disasters, clinical case management, neurobiological theory, cross-cultural clinical practice, and research on clinical practice
• Completely revised chapters on psychopharmacology, dynamic approaches to brief and time-limited clinical social work, and clinical practice with gay men
• Content on the evidentiary base for clinical practice
• New, detailed clinical illustrations in many chapters offering valuable information about therapeutic process dimensions and the use of specialized methods and clinical techniques

This book is an essential resource for social work practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding and application of clinical approaches.