Social Work Practice

In this classic work of developmental psychology, renowned psychiatrist and the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Happened to You? reveals how trauma affects children—and outlines the path to recovery How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover? Child...

Master the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) exam with the Davidson’s comprehensive audiobook study guide, tailored for your busy lifestyle. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or tackling chores, this engaging format allows you to prepare effectively while staying on the move. Designed to meet the latest exam standards, this study guide covers critical aspects of the LCSW exam, including psychotherapy, social work ethics, assessment methods, and case management.

You think your social life could be better. You've felt shy as long as you can remember. Your conversations have more awkward moments than you'd like. Maybe you don't need a ton of friends, but you'd like to have some people to hang out with on occasion. You want to make changes, but you don't know where to start. Lots of people have been in your shoes, so you're hardly a lost cause, and it's never too late to turn things around. The Social Skills Guidebook gives you insights into your interpersonal struggles, and offers hands-on advice for developing and improving....

Pass the LMSW Exam: A Practice Test for the ASWB Master's Level Social Work Licensing Examination by Jeremy Schwartz provides realistic test-style questions with helpful, clearly written, and detailed explanations so you can use your study time efficiently and effectively.

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The guru to the gurus at last shares his knowledge with the rest of us. Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman's seminal studies in behavioral psychology, behavioral economics, and happiness studies have influenced numerous other authors, including Steven Pinker and Malcolm Gladwell. In Thinking, Fast...

This book is part of a series that provides short and simple explanations of different professions. It focuses on the profession of social work. It examines social work in general, breaks down specific types of social workers, and discusses the education and training required to become a social worker. It uses language and terminology that is understood by the average person, and it is written for easy comprehension at all reader levels

This practical guide helps therapists from virtually any specialty or theoretical orientation choose and adapt mindfulness practices most likely to be effective with particular patients, while avoiding those that are contraindicated. The authors provide a wide range of meditations that build the core skills of focused attention, mindfulness, and compassionate acceptance. Vivid clinical examples show how to weave the practices into therapy, tailor them to each patient's needs, and overcome obstacles.

📘 Social Work Licensing Clinical Exam Guide – 2025 Edition Pass the ASWB Clinical Exam on Your First Try – With the Strategy-First System That Gets ResultsStudying hard isn’t enough. You need strategy. If you're preparing for the ASWB Clinical Exam (LCSW), you already know it’s not just about memorizing facts—it’s about thinking like a clinician. Most guides overload you with theory, but leave you lost when it comes to applying that knowledge to real exam questions. Mharta Leuman’s guide is different. Designed to help you think like the test-maker, not just the test-taker, ...

You are no doubt a busy professional with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study in preparation for the ASWB exam. However, the truth is that the ASWB test is a challenging test. It is normal to have some anxiety about taking this test. Thorough preparation cannot be overlooked. That is why the author Caleb Grajeda, a social work professional, developed the ASWB LMSW Study Guide! This edition is a complete review & practice questions edition.

Pass the LMSW Exam with Confidence - Your Complete Study Companion for 2025–2026 Are you prepared to advance your social work profession with the next major step? LMSW Exam Prep by Alekss Lisovs is the best book to help you pass the master's-level social work licensing exam, whether your study path is just starting or you need a planned review. Designed to fit the demands of today's aspiring licensed social workers, this all-in-one resource provides expert strategies, realistic practice, and a clear, step-by-step study plan. This guide, which is written in simple language using useful ...

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This small book provides a primer on starting a private practice. It promotes entrepreneurship as the fundamental orientation that is needed for a successful practice. Although it is informal in its presentation, it gives the practical details that is needed for recent university graduates to launch their independent practice.

Exam Ready for Clinical Social Work A Complete Guide on Approaching the Clinical Social Work Licensing Examinations to Develop Knowledge and Self-Confidence Alekss Lisov's Clinical Social Work Exam Prep will help you ace your license exam. Your best tool to help you grasp the fundamental ideas and boost the confidence required to pass the test with flying colors. This brilliantly written guide is designed for the 2025–2026 exam cycle. This book is loaded with vital study tools, practice questions, and in-depth analyses covering all you will need to know. Master Key Subjects with ...

Empowering Change: Harnessing the Strengths-Based Approach in Social Work and Human Services offers a powerful reimagining of how we view people, communities, and their potential. Instead of focusing on deficits and problems, this book shows how to uncover and amplify the capacities, talents, and resilience that individuals already possess. Rooted in the principles of respect, collaboration, and empowerment, the strengths-based approach has transformed the practice of social work, counseling, education, and healthcare. Inside this comprehensive guide, you will discover: The history and core...

In Dental Practice Hero II, you’ll learn how to create a life you love while running a successful practice. By following the golden rule of dentistry, you’ll be able to cut your clinical time while boosting your profits.

Renowned literacy experts Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey work with John Hattie to apply his 15 years of research, identifying instructional routines that have the biggest impact on student learning, to literacy practices. These practices are “visible” because their purpose is clear, they are implemented at the right moment in a student’s learning, and their effect is tangible.

FREE YOURSELF FROM LIFE'S CLUTTER AND RECLAIM WHAT MATTERS MOST Clutter suffocates us. Overflowing closets, bulging inboxes, incessant pings and notifications, obligations accepted just to be polite. Endless stuff and distractions smother our motivation, joy, and purpose. But what if you could clear away the excess and clutter to focus on what matters most? Reclaim mental calm and physical spaces that spark creativity and connection? Direct energy toward people and passions that fulfill you? This book reveals the liberating power of decluttering your physical surroundings, work, ...

All over the world, people have reported encounters with a race of tiny people who are neither human nor deity. This book reclaims that lost, rich heritage of working with faery folk that our Pagan ancestors took for granted. Edain McCoy teaches how to work with faeries in a mutually beneficial way. Practice rituals and spells in which faeries can participate, and discover tips to help facilitate faery contact.

Conquer the Social Work Exams: Your Guide to the LMSW and LCSW Certifications offers a clear, concise study aid for aspiring social workers preparing for their licensing exams. This book is not intended to replace comprehensive study manuals or coursework but is designed to help test takers focus on key principles, reinforce their foundational knowledge, and identify areas that may require deeper review. Each chapter explores critical content areas including human development, clinical diagnosis, assessment strategies, social work ethics, intervention techniques, cultural competence, and ...