How to Use Social Work Theory in Practice

In this clear and systematic book, best-selling author Malcolm Payne provides an essential guide to the main social work processes and techniques, showing you how to work with particular theories and what their different strengths and limitations are.

This practical guide condenses complex social work theory to allow students and beginning practitioners to implement their knowledge and make theoretical links with actions they are taking in everyday practice. It will be an invaluable resource to students and newly qualified practitioners both in social work and in related fields of practice such as youth and community work.

It explores:

• The social work process from first contact to last contact
• The theories and methods you need to know as a capable practitioner
• Practice technique with a view to the ideas that inform them
• Helpful chapter-by-chapter infographics
  

“"With this book in hand, social work students and professionals have the best guide I have ever seen to explore and to apply social work theories." Hans van Ewijk, University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht”

“With this book in hand, social work students and professionals have the best guide I have ever seen to explore and to apply social work theories.” Hans van Ewijk, University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht
“This is another excellent textbook from, arguably, the leading social work theorist in the UK. The presentation of current debates in social work theory as well as graphical representations makes it clear and accessible.” Lesley Deacon, University of Sunderland
“This book will provide students and practitioners with an accessible introduction to a range of theory relevant to social work practice. It draws on a range of research evidence but synthesizes this in a way that will gives readers an easy access point into some complex areas of theory and practice. In the ‘things to think about’ section students and practitioners will find useful suggestions to help make the theory immediately relevant to their practice.” Autumn Roesch-Marsh, University of Edinburgh
“This concise text will serve as a first stop for social work students and practitioners eager to learn about the most commonly used social work skills, theories, and methods.” Barbra Teater, City University of New York
“Translating theories into the language of social work practice, Payne demonstrates how to use theory to tailor your approach to the individual, rather than treating every client the same.” Libor Musil, Masaryk University

Malcolm Payne is Emeritus professor at Manchester Metropolitan University and Kingston University, London and director of psychosocial and spiritual care, St Christopher's Hospice, London.

In this clear and systematic book, best-selling author Malcolm Payne provides an essential guide to the main social work processes and techniques, showing you how to work with particular theories and what their different strengths and limitations are. This practical guide condenses complex social work theory to allow students and beginning practitioners to implement their knowledge and make theoretical links with actions they are taking in everyday practice. It will be an invaluable resource to students and newly qualified practitioners both in social work and in related fields of practice such as youth and community work. It explores: The social work process from first contact to last contact The theories and methods you need to know as a capable practitioner Practice technique with a view to the ideas that inform them Helpful chapter-by-chapter infographics

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