Assertive Outreach
A Strengths Approach to Policy and Practice
Steve Morgan author Peter Ryan author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Elsevier Health Sciences
Published:1st Mar '04
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This book gives a comprehensive, evidence-based account of assertive outreach from a Strengths perspective. Emphasising developing a collaborative approach to working with the service user, which stresses the achievement of the service user's own aspirations, and building upon the service user's own strengths and resources.The book gives a comprehensive, authoritative approach to the subject, which combines both an overview of the policy and practice issues. It makes use of extensive case study material, to illustrate individual and team circumstances. Both authors have over ten years experience of working in this field, and have published extensively on assertive outreach. Comprehensive and authoritative Integrates policy and practice Extensive use of case study material Evidence-based
""This book combines a set of values with evidence-baised practice and utilises the strength model of care."" Lindsey Coombes, Community Practtioner, July 2004book offers a wealth of information on the development of assertive outreach and its practical application. The authors adopt a 'strengths' approach - an essential and refreshing alternative to the medical model or problem-focused approach."" Tobby Williamson, Mental Health, August 2004
ISBN: 9780443073755
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 570g
286 pages