This essential text presents a "task-centered" methodology—a structured, short-term problem-solving approach—applicable across systems at five levels of practice: the individual, the family, the group, organizations, and communities. The second edition offers more information on systems theories and includes case studies and practice questions with each chapter, as well as checklists for each level of practice and exercises to help students monitor their understanding and skill development.
- Table of Contents
- List of Authors and Contributors
- Preface
- 1. Introduction: Task-Centered and Generalist Practice
- Part I: Individuals
- 2. Pretreatment Considerations
- 3. The Initial Phase of Treatment
- 4. The Middle Phase of Treatment
- 5. Termination
- Part II: Families
- 6. Pretreatment Considerations
- 7. The Initial Phase of Treatment
- 8. The Middle Phase of Treatment
- 9. Termination
- Part III: Groups
- 10. Pretreatment Considerations
- 11. The Initial Phase of Treatment
- 12. The Middle Phase of Treatment
- 13. Termination
- Part IV: Larger Systems
- 14. Task-Centered Work with Human Service Organizations
- 15. Task-Centered Work with Communities
- Part V: Diversity and Conclusions
- 16. Task-Centered Work with Culturally Diverse Clients
- 17. Conclusion: Wrapping It Up
- References
- Author Index
- Subject Index
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