Handbook of Strengths-Based Clinical Practices Finding Common Factors [Paperback]

An interdisciplinary handbook about strengths-based clinical practices, this book finds the common factors in specific models from social work, psychology, and counseling. The book ends with a grounded theory informed method that pulls together what each of the chapters report, and posits a theory based on that work. Comprised of 23 chapters and written by leaders in the human services fields, Handbook of Strengths-Based Clinical Practices shows how professionals and students can facilitate change and resiliency in those with whom they work.

I. Introduction to Strengths-Based Practice  1. Strengths-Based Counseling 2.0: Continuing the Discussion Andy Young, Holly Nikels, Jeffrey Edwards & Stef Standefer  2. Strengths-based approaches: An interdisciplinary historical account. Brian L. Kelly and Trevor G. Gates  II.Strengths-Based Clinical Practices With Varying Populations  3. The Collaborative Change Model: a Strength Based Blueprint for the Treatment of Relational Complex Trauma Mary Jo Barrett and Linda Stone Fish  4. Uncovery: Beneath the Monolith of Addiction There Remains a Human Being Andy Young  5. Strengths-based culture and family Anita Jones Thomas, Michael Massengale and Latifat Odunewu  6.Strengths-Based Approaches and Strategies in School Counseling E. C. M. Mason, Tasia Buford-Howell, Megan Kelly, & Vanessa Whitnell  7. The Economics of Developing Resilience with Families in Need: A Strengths-Based Approach Tonya Davis  8. Strengths-Based Affirmative Advocacy: School Counselor Strategies to Help LGBT Youth Become More of Who They Are Matthew J. Beck  9. Strengths-based Theory and Practice: Perspectives and Strategies that Enhance Growthlcn