Serving Diverse Constituencies: Applying the Ecological PerspectivesRoberta Rubin Greene, Marie Watkins Transaction Publishers - 376 pagine Explores how social workers have used the theoretical perspective of the ecosystem to provide culturally competent social work services in a number of fields and practice settings, and tells how to conduct ecologically and culturally sensitive research and social policy initiatives. Themes of health and well-being, resilience, bicultural competence, and empowerment are addressed. Topics include provision of services to older adults within an ecological perspective, and marriage enrichment programs for African-Americans. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
Sommario
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Diversity Defined | 29 |
The Ecological Perspective Diversity and Culturally Competent Social Work Practice | 63 |
Culturally Relevant Practice Addressing the Psychosocial Dynamics of Oppression | 97 |
Children in the Child Welfare System An Ecological Approach | 113 |
Against All Odds An Ecological Approach to Developing Resilience in Elementary School Children | 135 |
Youth Development Principles and Field Practicum Opportunities | 167 |
Provision of Services to Older Adults within an Ecological Perspective | 199 |
Culturally Sound Mental Health Services Ecological Interventions | 221 |
Marriage Enrichment Programs for AfricanAmericans | 241 |
Individuals with Developmental Disabilities | 263 |
Culturally Competent Research Protocols | 285 |
Culturally Sensitive Policy | 305 |
Ecological Approach to Families Living with HIV Disease | 325 |
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