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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

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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