Practice theory for clinical social work
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1979
Abstract
It is suggested that practice theory for clinical social work practice is in a state of disarray. Six new books on clinical social work practice are reviewed, with an identification of their contributions to the development of clinical practice theory. The expanded societal functions of clinical social work have resulted in major changes in method and in practice activities, without commensurate development of appropriate theory, as about environmental-situational interventions. Good theoretical advances have been made, as about a basic ecological systems model, though with need for a greater openness to new theories and to an eclectic approach. Advances have also been made in clinical research and knowledge building, handicapped though this may be by current critical inadequacies in the professional schools, particularly in the continued resistance to the development of clinical doctorate programs.
Recommended Citation
Siporin, M. Practice theory for clinical social work. Clin Soc Work J 7, 75–89 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00761359
Publication Title
Clinical Social Work Journal
DOI
10.1007/BF00761359
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