Pa Der Vang

Considered the profession's ideal learning resource, DIRECT SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE: THEORY AND SKILLS, Eleventh Edition, prepares you for effective real-world practice. Packed with case examples, illustrations and relevant learning experiences from the authors and other social work practitioners, the text integrates the major theories and skills needed for contemporary direct social work practice. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, the Eleventh Edition is completely up to date, exploring evolving ethical and practice challenges, the impact of COVID-19, implications of electronic service delivery, social injustice, Black Lives Matter and other issues related to racial inequity. In addition, the authors have carefully revised the text to incorporate gender-neutral language and explore key structural implications affecting clients and practice. The text thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). As you're preparing to practice social work in today's complex world, this trusted text is an ideal resource to equip you for exam and career success.

This workbook asks readers to reflect on their own narratives and thoughts or beliefs surrounding specific areas in their lives that they struggle with. It also seeks to promote cross generation communication and understanding among immigrant communities and seeks to empower members of the immigrant communities to push beyond personal, cultural, and societal barriers that seek to inhibit them from living their best lives. In many immigrant communities, communication gaps occur as younger generations quickly acculturate to the culture of their host society, while the first generation- also considered the older generation, continues to cling onto their traditional culture. We hope through reflection on one's own perceptions as well as on the perceptions of other individuals in our lives, readers will begin to develop compassion and understanding for every member of their community. We also hope that through this reflection, readers will develop self-awareness of their own desires and goals, and gain the courage and authenticity to pursue their goals and dreams in light of the many challenges (tigers) that may lie in their paths.