Series Preface
Volume Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Contributors
Part I: Introduction
1 Theory and Ethics: Defining the Field
Introduction
Theory
The Development of Theory in Social Work
Ethics
The Growth and Relevance of Ethics in Social Work
Theory and Ethics as the Ideas of Social Work´
Conclusion
References
Part II: Theories for Social Work
2 Psychological and Clinical Theories
Introduction: Applying Psychological and Clinical Theories in Social Work Practice
Self-Knowledge and Interpersonal Communication for Helping
Supporting Individuals´ Mental Health
Responding to Social Care Needs across the Lifespan
Advancing Practice in a Complicated Society
Psychodynamic Theory and Social Work Practice
Humanistic Theories and Social Work Practice
Cognitive Behavioural Theories and Social Work Practice
Postmodern Theories and Social Work Practice
Psychological Theories in Relating to Objectives of Social Work Practice
Mindfulness as a Psychological Theory
Is Mindfulness Compatible with Social Work Objectives?
Adaptation of Mindfulness-Based Programs in Social Care
Developing the Practice Knowledge in Applying Mindfulness in Family Social Work Practice
Ethical Issues and Trauma-Informed Practice in Delivering a Mindfulness Program
Benefits of Mindfulness in Social Workers´ Professional Practice and Development
Conclusion
References
3 Systems Theory and Social Work
Introduction
Social Change Through Differentiation
Today´s Person: From Individual to the Dividual
Dealing with Complexity: Systems and Environment
Social Work Between Society and the Individual
Life Conduct as Socio-individual Ambivalence
Inclusion and Exclusion
Conclusion
References
4 Revisiting Critical Theory
Introduction
The Heritage of the Frankfurt School
The Mind and Language
From Negative Dialectic to Symbolic Power
Critical Theory: A Critique of an Unjust World
Critical Theory and Social Work Practice
A Future for Critical Theory
References
5 Postmodern Theory in Practice: Narrative Practice in Social Work
Introduction
Narrative Therapy Epistemology: Disrupting Conceptual Practices of Power
Knowledge, Power and Discourse
The Subject
Experience
The Politics of Emotion
Stories
Counternarratives as Resistance
Feminist Narrative Therapy
Therapeutic Alliance
Counterviewing the Dangers of Trauma Talk and Dominant Discourses of Coping
Scaffolding Questions
Exploring the Effects or Influence of Trauma
Influence on Trauma
Depression: Influence of Trauma
Making Sense of the Coping
Leah´s Influence on Depression and Trauma
Leah´s Influence on Trauma through Drinking
Creating Alternative or Counterstories
Narrative Therapy, Mental Health and Addiction Policy
Conclusion
References
6 Colonisation, Post-colonialism and Decolonisation
Introduction
Colonisation
Post-colonial Theory
Decolonisation
Implications for Social Work
My Perspective as a Wiradyuri yinaa (Woman)
Conclusion
References
7 Post-anthropocentric Social Work
Introduction
The Global Context of Contemporary Social Work
The Anthropocene and Mainstream Social Work
Post-anthropocentric Transformation
Post-anthropocentric Social Work
Transformative Processes, Challenges, and Implications
Some Further Considerations for Post-anthropocentric Social Work
Chapter Summary and Conclusion
References
Part III: Social Work Practice Theory
8 Person-Centred Approaches to Social Work Practice
Introduction
Locating Person-Centred Approaches Within the Social Work Agenda
Person-Centred Social Work Practice Approaches
Task-Centred Social Work
Strengths-Based Social Work
Relational Social Work
Narrative Therapy
Prominent Person-Centred Theories Drawn from Other Professions
Person-Centred Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Psychodynamic Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Key Elements of Person-Centred Social Work Practice
Conclusion
References
9 Problem-Solving Theory: The Task-Centred Model
Introduction
Problem-Solving Theory and Social Work
Brief Overview of the Crisis Intervention Model
The Task-Centred Model
General Overview
Historical Development
Origins and Historical Context
Empirical Orientation
Short Term
Demonstrated Effectiveness
Key Principles and Constructs
Basic Structural Characteristics
A Generalist Practice Framework
Diversity, Social Justice, Multiculturalism
Application Procedures and Techniques
Task-Centred Practice with Individual Client Systems
Initial Phase
Middle Phase
Termination Phase
Task-Centred Practice with Group and Family Systems
Family Systems
Task-Centred Practice with Groups
Critique and Future Direction
Conclusion
References
10 Anti-oppressive Social Work Practice Theory
Introduction
Background and Core Themes of AOP Theory and Practice
Seven Core AOP Themes
Strategic, Pragmatic, Heterodox Social Justice Theory and Practice
Macro-, Meso- and Micro-Social Relations Generate Oppression
Assist Individuals While Simultaneously Seeking to Transform Society
Social Work Is Not a Neutral, Caring Profession, but an Active Political Process
Self-Reflexive Practice and Ongoing Social Analysis
Participatory Approaches Between Practitioners and Service Users
Theoretical and Practical Development Must Be Based on the Struggles and Needs of Those Who Are Oppressed and Marginalized
Expanding AOP Theory and Practices
Capacity to Advocate
Capacity to Mobilize Colleagues and Others Around Positive Action
Critical Ally-Ship
Critical Attunement
Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility
Areas for Further Development
Mutual, Reflexive Dialogue Between Indigenous Social Work and AOP
LGBTQI+ Social Work
BLM, Defund the Police and Social Work´s Relationship to the State, Coercion and Control
Conclusions
References
11 Caring Justice: The Global Rise of Feminist Practice Theory
Objectives
Introduction
Foundations of Feminist Theory and Practice
Social Workers and Empowerment
The Evolution of Diversity in Feminist Theories
Intersectionality Theory
Black Feminism
Feminist Environmental Justice Theory
Migrant Women and Feminist Theory
Indigenous Feminist Theory
Feminist Relational Social Work Practice
Caring Justice Framework: An Integrated Gender-Based Paradigm
Summary and Conclusion
References
12 Developmental and Community-Based Social Work
Introduction
The Conceptual Evolution of Developmental Social Work
Conceptualising Developmental Social Work
Links to Developmental Social Welfare
Social Development as a Framework for Developmental Social Work
Developmental Social Work and Community Development
Key Features of Developmental Social Work
Skills for Developmental Social Work Practice
Developmental Social Work´s Link to the Nature and Purpose of Social Work
Challenges to Adoption of Developmental Social Work
Conclusion: Future Outlook for Developmental Social Work
References
13 Indigenous Knowledge and Social Work Crossing the Paths for Intervention
Introduction
Indigenous Social Work Practice
Establishing the Context for Indigenous Knowledge
Afro-Sensed Approach
Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Social Work
Indigenous Models of Social Work Practice
Conclusion
References
14 Environmental Social Work
Introduction
Climate Change and Environmental Disasters
Environmental Justice
Sustainability
Social Work and the Environment
Social Work´s Theoretical Base
Awakening Understanding of the Social Impacts of Environmental Degradation
From Systems Theory to an Eco-Critical Perspective
Environmental Social Work
Ecological Social Work
Deep Ecology
Green Social Work
Ecosocial Transition?
Social Work Practice in the Context of a Growing Environmental Awareness
A New Paradigm
References
Part IV: Social Work Values and Principles
15 Social Work, Human Rights, and Ethics
Introduction
Understanding Human Rights
The Origins of Human Rights
The International Human Rights Regime
Three Generations of Human Rights
Contesting Human Rights
Defining Human Rights
A Fundamental Principle of Social Work
A Stated Commitment
Contemporary Global Commitments to Human Rights
National and Regional Interpretations
Toward a Decolonised Ethics
Social Work and Human Rights
Social Work as a Human Rights Profession
Putting Human Rights into Practice
Social Work, Human Rights, and Transformative Practice
Toward a Critical Human Rights-Based Approach in Social Work
A Challenge for a Critical Human Rights-Based Approach in Social Work
Conclusion
References
16 Social Justice and Social Work
Introduction
Social Justice in International Codes of Ethics
Competing Definitions and Theories of Social Justice
Social Justice and the Development of the Welfare State
Social Movements and Social Justice
Feminist Ideas on Social Justice
Social Justice in the Global South
Conceptualizing Social Justice: The Practitioner Speaks
Power and Empowerment
PCS Analysis
Critically Reflective Practice
Conclusion
References
17 Virtues, Social Work and Social Service Organizations
Introduction
Virtue in Virtue Ethics
Typology of Virtues
Social Workers and Organizations as Virtuous Agents
Virtues as Bedrock of Organization
Virtues, Vulnerability and Organizations
External Factors
Internal Factors
Social Workers, Virtues and Ethical Culture in the Organization
Examples of Virtue Ethics Case Studies
Conclusion: What Might Be Next?
References
18 An Ethic of Care: Contributions to Social Work Practice
Introduction
Establishing Feminist Theory and an Ethic of Care as Theory for Social Work Practice
An Ethic of Care: Early Developments
The Ethic of Care as Political Activity
Moving to a Critical Ethic of Care and the Contributions of Social Work to a Neoliberal Pushback
Locating the Ethic of Care Within Social Work Practice
Case Studies: Ethic of Care in Action
The Impacts of Climate Change and the Case for an Ethic of Care in Responses to Natural Disasters
Case Study: Immersive Virtual Reality in Aged Care
Conclusion
References
19 Reconfiguring Social Work Ethics with Posthuman and Post-anthropocentric Imaginaries
Introduction
Towards a Posthuman and Post-anthropocentric Turn in Social Work Ethics
Figuration: Becoming-Octopus, and a Justice-to-Come
Octopus
Octopus Sensibilities for an Ethical Social Work
Being of the World Rather than in the World
Attuning to Situations
Beyond Subject/Object
Being Curious
Being Attentive
Rendering Each Other Capable and Response-Able
Conclusion
References
20 Ethical Pluralism and Social Work
Introduction
Ethical Pluralism: Ideas from Moral Philosophy
Challenging Ethics in Social Work
Ethical Monism
Ethical Relativism
Pluralism
Codes and Other Formal Ethical Statements
Understanding Ethical Pluralism in Social Work
Example 1: Social Justice in Everyday Practice
Example 2: Ethics in Situations of Conflict
Example 3: The Idea of anEthical Dilemma´
Conclusion
References
Part V: Ethical Issues and Challenges in Social Work
21 The Ethical Challenge of Populism in Social Work
Introduction
Populism: Concepts and Key Debates
Contemporary Populism: Definition and Examples
Contextual Conditions and Points of Divergence between Contemporary Populism and Social Work
Populism, Social Work, and Social Work Values: A Complex Dynamic
Challenges of Populism in Everyday Social Work Practice: Four Case Studies
Challenges in Context
The Ethical Dimension
Concerning Responses
Justice, Care, and Democracy: The Relevance of Iris Marion Young for Responding Ethically to Populism
Conclusion
References
22 Critical Social Work and Ethics: Working with Asylum Seekers in Australia
Introduction
Background to International Forced Migration
Forced Migration in Australia
Settlement of Refugees
Asylum Seekers
Asylum Seekers Lived Experience
Behrouz Boochani
Abbas Nazari
Ethics, Critical Social Work and Working with Displaced People
Social Work Practice: Ways Forward?
Conclusion
Conclusions: Ethical Social Work Practice in Displacement
References
23 Emerging Ethical Voices in Social Work
Introduction
Culture: Definitions and Differentiation
The Cultural Characteristics of Confucian Societies in East Asia
Traditional Roots of Ethics and Values in East Asian Confucian Societies
Life Principles in Confucian Culture
The Influence of Confucian Ways of Thinking in East Asia
The Cultural Characteristics of Confucian Societies in East Asia
Emphasis on Kinship and Relationship
Human Relationships and Relational Obligations
Life Philosophy and Problem-Solving Orientation Harmony and Doctrine of Mean
Comparison Between the East and the West
The Base of Social Work: Relationship-Based, Client-Based, Evidence-Based or Values-Based?
Conclusion: Integration and Transformation - The Dialectic and the Way Forward for Professional Ethical Practice in the Social...
References
24 Social Work in Extremis: Human Rights, Necropolitics, and Post-human Onto-ethics
Introduction
Social Work and Post-humanism
The Problem with Western Humanism
Post-humanism and Universal Human Rights
Reconstructing Universal Principles: A Bottom-Up Approach
Value Plurality and Collaborative Normative Neutrality
Post-humanism, Ethics, and International Social Work
Conclusion
References
25 Emerging Futures and Technology Ethics
Introduction
Risk Management for Direct Service Delivery with Technology
Learning Technology-Related Lessons from Covid-19
The Ethical Mistake of Not Using Technology
Ethical Issues and Emerging in Macro Social Work with Technology
Algorithms
Data Ownership
Technology Ethics and Social Work
Service
Social Justice
Dignity & Worth of the Person
Competence
Collaboration
Harnessing Technology for Social Good
Conclusion
References
Part VI: Conclusion
26 The Ideas of Social Work Practice
Social Work Ideas in Practice: Conceptual Arcs
Arc 1: The Human at the Centre
Arc 2: The Person/Structure Interface
Arc 3: Against Dehumanising the Human - Colonialism and Its Aftermath
Arc 4: Decentring the Human
Conclusion
References
Index