It is intended for those who may be thinking of entering the social services, for social work students and for allied professionals seeking a basic understanding of the field. Social work sets to study individuals, groups, community and. The special features included throughout this book provide an opportunity for. Open learning certificates, diplomas and degrees are backed by thompson rivers university a member of universities canada and the bc transfer system. Written by experts in the field, the book guides the reader through from their academic study on social work courses to entering the field as a practitioner. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Highquality resources for colleges and universities. Social worker jobs in manitoba with salaries skip to job postings, search close. It introduces the key concepts and themes of the philosophy and relates them to social welfare theory and practice. Over 500 articles covering all aspects of the field of canadian social work practice. This new and fully updated edition of the hugely popular the social work companion is as practical and user friendly as the last.
The book is easy to understand and provided very good examples. Due to covid19, physical book delivery is currently not possible to china, djibouti, french polynesia, hong kong, kuwait, lebanon, libya, macao, maldives. By jackie stokes the primary goal of social work practice in canada is to introduce students to the knowledge, values, and skills associated with social work practice today and to help them become thoughtful, intentional, and. This is a complete guide to the workings of the canadian legal system as it relates to the practice of social work. Adult basic education abe abe courses and programs help you, as an adult learner, achieve grade 12 graduation and prepare for postsecondary education and the workplace. Social work in canada provides an introduction to the key concepts and contemporary issues in social work in canada. It features a section on indigenous child welfare, including the touchstones of hope.
Books to get you started social work research guides. With so many distractions, its becoming more and more difficult to sit down and study for long periods of time. Social work in canada is a comprehensive introduction to the major concepts and contemporary issues in canadian social work. Social work practice in canada knowledge, values, and skills. It is mainly concerned with the study of social problems and social interventions. Shera has gathered expert contributors to discuss, define, and analyse theories of social work practice, pedagogical issues, fieldwork practice, models of education of. Instructors manual this instructors manual contains background resource material for instructors using the textbook, social work in canada. Social work in canada provides an introduction to the key concepts and contemporary. No guarantee on products that contain supplements your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Social work practice in canada thompson educational.
News and events, faculty of education and social work thompson. He explores the main elements of the knowledge base that underpin and inform practice and identifies the key skills that are needed by social workers to do their job effectively. Application to social work fort garry and thompson externals. Mental health social work practice in canada by cheryl regehr. From social work theory to counselling skills and reallife practice, you learn about and. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Social work in canada, an introduction 4th edition this textbook provides an introduction to the major concepts and contemporary issues in canadian social work. Steven hick is a retired professor of social work at carleton university in ottawa, and is also the author of the companion text social welfare in canada. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to. Hi guys, in this video i share with you five books and two resources that i found useful in studying and practicing social work. This book consists of 27 chapters developed from papers originally delivered at a recent conference at the university of toronto on antioppressive practice in social work. Practice resources canadian association of social workers.
It introduces the fundamentals of sound social work practice in the context of such challenges as poverty, discrimination, violence, and economic globalization. Social work is a field of study in social sciences. Search 36 social worker jobs now available in manitoba on, the worlds largest job site. An introduction to social work practice in canada top results of your surfing an introduction to social work practice in canada start download portable document format pdf and e books electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that. She practised social work in northern british columbia for more than 20 years, primarily in the areas of substance use and childrens mental health. Books to get you started social work research guides at. Preparing for practice 3rd edition by thompson, professor neil isbn. Understanding social work by thompson, n and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ebook an introduction to social work practice in canada as. This item may be a former library book with typical markings.
Intended primarily for university and collegelevel social work courses, this book will also be useful for allied health professionals seeking a basic understanding of the field. The social work companion neil thompsonsue thompson. Intended primarily for university and collegelevel social work courses, this book will also be useful for allied health professionals seeking a basic understanding. Existentialism and social work provides a clearlyexpressed and wellargued exposition of sartrean existentialism as a theory base for social work practice. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. Social work in canada thompson educational publishing, inc. Evidencebased resources built for teachers and students.
In your first couple of years in uni too, it has some great condensed tips for theory and practice. This material may be reproduced freely for classroom use in conjunction with the text. Social work in canada, an introduction 4th edition the. School of social work and human service thompson rivers university jackie has an msw from the university of northern british columbia and an edd from simon fraser university.
Hulko coauthored a new text that addresses major shifts in the field of gerontological social work in canada. An introduction hick, associate professor in the school of social work steven published by thompson educational publishing. It is intended for those seeking an understanding of the many income security programs and policies, how they reflect ideologies, and how effectively they work or fail to work in. Social work in canada fourth edition isbn 9781550772562 steven hick and. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Widely used in introductory social work and social service worker programs across canada, social work in canada provides an introduction to the key concepts and contemporary issues. This updated and expanded edition is an introduction to the major concepts and contemporary issues in canadian social work. Now in its fourth edition, and set to become a classic introductory social work text, neil thompson s book gives a concise, wellstructured and realistic overview of what social work can do at its best, and the obstacles and challenges to good practice. The social work profession is provincially legislated and regulated consequently to gain a full picture of registered social workers in canada, enquire directly with each provincialterritorial regulatory body for the most recent and accurate figures. Thompson educational publishing social work in canada. In activity 8, you will read a short extract from the social work companion thompson and thompson, 2008. Steven hick is a professor of social work at carleton university in ottawa, and is also the author of the companion text social work in canada. The social work writer neil thompson has published widely on what it means to look beyond labels, stereotypes and assumptions in order to promote empowering social work practice. Topics include aboriginal issues, codes of ethics, human.
The social work in canada digital textbook allows students easy access to their course materials while on the go, making it easy to study anywhere, any time. Recognizing the particular appeal of social work as well as its challenges and dilemmas, neil thompson offers a framework for understanding the social work role in its wider social, legal and policy contexts. Written by steven hick, 2005 edition, 2nd edition publisher. Existentialism is a valuable means of making sense of many of the complexities, contradictions and dilemmas which social work staff encounter. This book introduces the reader to the fundamentals of sound practice in the.
He has practiced at home and abroad as a human rights worker, social service worker, mindfulness teacher and. Sowk v introduction to social work and social welfare springsummer 20 3 required texts 1. Social welfare in canada this course provides an overview of the income security system in canada its development, programs, and major policy debates. Back to thompson, if youre interested in social work it is a must book to have. Its has helped me so much and, despite the initial cost, will be invaluable in a uni interview situation. Hick, associate professor in the school of social work steven. The book explores the relationship between theory and practice and examines how existentialism can help to bridge the gap.
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