Empowerment Series: Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills

Empowerment Series: Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills, 10th Edition, is a textbook designed to prepare social work students for effective, ethical practice. The volume pairs theoretical grounding with practical application to support essential direct-practice skills.

The text illustrates direct client work through vivid vignettes and practical scenarios. These case examples are drawn from social work practitioners as well as the authors' own practice situations.

Published in the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, this edition incorporates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors established in the 2015 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards set by the Council on Social Work Education.