Main description:

Child and Family Practice: A Relational Perspective, Second Edition presents important guidelines and principles for working with children, their families, and their service-providing organizations. It is grounded in the traditional social work theories of relationship with emphasis on three core concepts: relational connection, evidence-guided knowledge, and reflexivity. With this text students can connect theory to evidence-based practice and use realistic
case studies for classroom role-play and engaging discussion. Cohen Konrad's goal is to help students connect science, theory, and the human qualities necessary to effect positive change and inspire hope in the lives of children and families.

Contents:

Preface
Chapter 1: Practice with Children and their Families: A Relational Practice Perspective
Chapter 2: Early Experiences Matter
Chapter 3: Learning How to Love
Chapter 4: Child-centered Assessment: Lives in Translation
Chapter 5: Therapeutic Conversations with Children
Chapter 6: Working with Parents
Chapter 7: Play & Expressive Therapies
Chapter 8: Working with Adolescents
Chapter 9: Neurodiversity & Developmental Disabilities of Childhood
Chapter 10: Family Disruption and Ambiguous Losses
Chapter 11: Death and Grief in Childhood
Chapter 12: The Impact of Violence on Children
Chapter 13: Children of the World
Epilogue