Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-348) and index.

Introduction to the decision tree and the text -- Social work and the law : fiduciary responsibilities -- The policy, program, and administrative context of direct practice --Communication skills for direct practice -- Communication skills for policy, advocacy, management, and community practice -- Relationship in clinical practice : the art of healing -- Relationship in policy, advocacy, management, and community practice : the art of leadership --Clinical crisis intervention -- Crisis management -- Social work case management : serving highly vulnerable client populations --Case and class advocacy --Social work with individuals -- Case specific model building : case presentation -- Clinical social work with families : family therapy -- Welfare policies and programs for families and children -- Use of groups in clinical practice -- Use of groups in policy, advocacy, management and community practice -- Theory, research and predictions about the future of social work practice.

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