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O'Brien, Gerald V. – Social Work, 2011
In the United States, genetic research, as well as policy and practice innovations based on this research, has expanded greatly over the past few decades. This expansion is indicated, for example, by the mapping of the human genome, an expansion of genetic counseling, and other biogenetic research. Also, a disability rights movement that in many…
Descriptors: Genetics, Minority Groups, Social Work, Counseling
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Gerdes, Karen E.; Segal, Elizabeth – Social Work, 2011
Empathy is more important than ever to a national population worried about difficult political and socioeconomic situations. During the last 10 years, an enormous amount of research has been carried out to elucidate the nature, mechanism, and function of empathy. New research from social-cognitive neuroscience and related fields indicates that,…
Descriptors: Empathy, Social Work, Social Cognition, Counselor Client Relationship
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Peters, Clark M. – Social Work, 2011
Social work's weak presence in the field of corrections is peculiar, given that those involved in the criminal and juvenile justice systems are undeniably among the vulnerable and oppressed populations that the profession has traditionally served. The field of juvenile probation shares roots with the profession of social work but lacks a strong…
Descriptors: History, Juvenile Justice, Social Work, Professional Education
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Van Dorn, Richard A.; Scheyett, Anna; Swanson, Jeffrey W.; Swartz, Marvin S. – Social Work, 2010
Psychiatric advance directives (PADs) are legal documents that allow individuals to express their wishes for future psychiatric care and to authorize a legally appointed proxy to make decisions on their behalf during incapacitating crises. PADs are viewed as an alternative to the coercive interventions that sometimes accompany mental health crises…
Descriptors: Mental Disorders, Ethics, Social Work, Caseworkers
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Billups, James O. – Social Work, 1984
Suggests that social work's dual focus on the individual transacting with the environment has been underdeveloped by the profession. An array of interrelated formulations from social work and elsewhere reinforces, however, the importance of such center-moving ideas. Discusses these formulations and their impact on the profession's future…
Descriptors: Caseworker Approach, Counseling Theories, Counselor Role, Social Work
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Hughes, Dane S.; O'Neal, Barbara A. – Social Work, 1983
Investigated the role of the forensic social worker in a survey sent to centers of forensic psychiatry. Over 75 percent of the respondents said they function mainly as clinicians. Over half said their agencies provide specialized training on the issue of competence to stand trial. (JAC)
Descriptors: Competence, Counselor Role, Court Litigation, Criminals
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Blythe, Betty J.; Briar, Scott – Social Work, 1985
Over the last decade emphasis has shifted from theoretically based models of practice to empirically based models whose elements are derived from clinical research. These models are defined and a developing model of practice through the use of single-case methodology is examined. Potential impediments to this new role are identified. (Author/BL)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counselor Role, Models, Research Design
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Gould, Ketayun H. – Social Work, 1988
Describes Gilligan's work which has been used uncritically to resolve gender-based rifts and ethical problems. Critiques Gilligan's psychological vision of gender and "male" and "female" normative ethics as an example of a theory that may contribute to the justification, rather than to the transformation, of professional and…
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Ethics, Feminism, Sex Differences
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Miller, Pamela A. – Social Work, 1985
To investigate how social work professionals use lay resources in caregiving and what their professional roles and concerns are when lay resources are used was examined in 96 articles published in "Social Work" (1960-83). Findings are related to reciprocal model of caregiving, and implications of that model for social policy, social work…
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Lay People, Professional Training, Social Services
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Truesdell, Donna L.; And Others – Social Work, 1986
Investigates a largely uncharted dynamic in the literature--the incidence of wife abuse among incestuous families--and suggests that professional caregivers reevaluate conventional treatment modalities that are based on certain assumptions regarding the mother's role in incest. (Author)
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Family Violence, Incest, Incidence
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Cournos, Francine; And Others – Social Work, 1984
Discusses the role of mental health and social services personnel in helping patients apply for recertification for Supplementary Security Income (SSI) benefits. Describes the appeal process and provides guidelines for professionals. (JAC)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Counselor Role, Eligibility, Financial Support
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Wyers, Norman L.; Kaulukukui, Malina – Social Work, 1984
Cautions that the emergence of industry as an arena for social work practice warrants thoughtful study rather than rhetorical justification. Presents the results of one such study of the need for and nature of social services at the workplace. Discusses questions the study raises for future consideration. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Employees, Fringe Benefits, Industry
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Stringham, Jean G.; And Others – Social Work, 1982
Based on clinical interviews with 20 women, describes the experience of giving birth to and mourning a stillborn baby. Issues include pregnancy, delivery, seeing and touching the baby, autopsy, burial, "making memories," and mourning. Discusses the social worker's role in clinical practice and in influencing hospital procedures. (Author)
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Death, Grief, Interviews
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Lantz, James E. – Social Work, 1978
This article illustrates some specific advantages and practical considerations in the use of cotherapy during the family therapy process. (Author/DOW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cocounseling, Counselor Role, Family Counseling
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Lindenthal, Jacob Jay; And Others – Social Work, 1988
Assessed conditions under which clinicians might consider breaking patient-therapist confidentiality, using vignettes of clinical situations. Social workers were more likely than their counterparts in psychiatry and psychology to report that they would breach confidences when confronting specified clinical situations, with older social workers…
Descriptors: Confidential Records, Confidentiality, Counselor Role, Disclosure
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