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McGill.CA / School of Social Work / Field Education

On-line Information Repository

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Elements of Field Instruction

Approaches, Learning Contracts/Learning Styles, Feedback, Challenging Issues

Value & Importance of Field Instruction

  • Hensley, P.H. (2003). The value of supervision. The Clinical Supervisor, 21(1), 97 – 110. doi:
  • Lafrance, J. (2004) Gate-keeping for professional Social Work practice. Social Work Education, 23(3), 325-340. doi:

Approaches to Field Instruction

  • Askeland, G.A. (2003). Reality-play – experiential learning in Social Work training: A teaching model, Social Work Education, 22(4), 351-362. doi:
  • Bennett, S. & Deal, K.H. (2009). Beginnings and endings in Social Work supervision: The interaction between attachment and developmental processes. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 29, 101-117. doi:
  • Cohen, B-Z. (1999). Intervention and supervision in strengths-based Social Work practice. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services, 80(5), 460-466. doi:
  • Everett, J.E., Miehls, D., DuBois, C., & Garran, A.M. (2011). The developmental model of supervision as reflected in the experiences of field supervisors and graduate students. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 31, 255-264. doi:
  • Homonoff, E. (2008). The heart of Social Work: Best practitioners rise to challenges in field instruction. The Clinical Supervisor, 27. doi:
  • Maidment, J. (2000). Methods used to teach Social Work students in the field: A research-report from New Zealand, Social Work Education, 19(2), 145-154. doi:
  • Ornstein, E. & Moses, H. (2010) Goodness of fit: A relational approach to field instruction. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 30 (1), 101-114. doi:
  • Walsh, T.C. (2002). Structured process recording: A comprehensive model that incorporates the strengths perspective. Social Work Education, 21(1), 23-34. doi:

Learning Contracts/Learning Styles

  • Cassidy, S. (2004). Learning styles: An overview of theories, models, and measures, Educational Psychology, 24(4), 419-444. Retrieved from:
  • Lefevre, M. (2005). Facilitating practice learning and assessment: The influence of relationship. Social Work Education, 24(5), 565-583. doi:
  • Nicol, D.J. & Macfarlane-Dick, D. (2006). Formative assessment and aelf-regulated learning: A model and seven principles of good feedback practice, Studies in Higher Education, 31(2), 199-218. doi:
  • Parker, J. (2007). Developing effective practice learning for tomorrow’s social workers. Social Work Education, 26(8), 763-779. doi:
  • Sullivan, T. (2003). Learning contracts. Retrieved from University of Manitoba Department of Occupational Therapy School of Medical Rehabilitation website:
  • University of Waterloo. Centre for Teaching Excellence. (n.d.) Self-directed Learning: Learning contracts. Retrieved from

Giving/Receiving Feedback

  • Birkenmaier, J. & Timm, T. (2003). Feedback in practicum: Givin’ it and takin’ it. The New Social Worker, 10(1), 13-15. Retrieved from
  • Latting, J. K. (1992). Giving corrective feedback: A decisional analysis. Social Work, 37(5), 424-430. Retrieved from

Dealing with Challenging Student Issues

  • Barlow, C. & Hall, B.L. (2007). What about feelings? A study of emotion and tension in Social Work field education Social Work Education, 26(4), 399-413. doi:
  • Parker, J. (2010). Learning from disruption: Case studies in failing and marginal placements. In P. Silvanoinnen (Ed.), ESWS 2008 Symposium Papers. Hyvinkaa, Finland: Laurea University. Retrieved from
  • Parker, J. (2010). When things go Wrong! Placement disruption and termination: Power and student perspectives. British Journal of Social work, 40, 983-999. doi:
  • Williamson, S., Hostetter, C., Byers, K., & Huggins, P.(2010). I found myself at this practicum: Student reflections on field education. Advances in Social Work, 11(2), 235-247. Retrieved from

Facilitating Skills in Reflection, Ethics, Diversity & Evidence-based Practice

Facilitating Reflective Practice

  • Agass, D. (2002). Countertransference, supervision and the reflection process. Journal of Social Work Practice, 16(2), 125-133 doi:
  • Deal, K. (2003). The relationship between critical thinking and interpersonal social skills. Guidelines for clinical supervision. The Clinical Supervisor, 22(2), 3-19. doi:
  • Fisher, T. & Somerton, J. (2000). Reflection on action: The process of helping Social Work students to develop their use of theory in practice. Social work Education, 19(4),387-401. doi:
  • Fook, J. (2012). The challenges of creating critically reflective groups. Social Work with Groups, 35, 218-234. doi:
  • Furman, R., Coyne, A., & Negi, N.J. (2008). An international experience for Social Work students: Self-reflection through poetry and journal writing exercises. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 28(1-2), 71-85. doi:
  • Gambrill, Eileen D. (2006). Social Work practice: A critical thinker's guide. New York: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from <
  • Gelman, C., Fernandez, P., Hausman, N., Miller, S., & Weiner, M. (2007). Challenging endings : First year MSW interns’ experiences with forced interventions and discussion points for supervisory guidance. Clinical Social Work Journal, 35, 79-90. doi:
  • Gelman, C.R. (2009). MSW students’ experience with termination: Implications and suggestions for classroom and field instruction. Journal of Teaching In Social Work, 29, 169-197 doi:
  • Mumm, A.M. & Kersting, R.C. (1997). Teaching critical thinking in Social Work practice courses. Journal of Social Work Education, 33(1), 75-84. Retrieved from
  • Noble, C. (2001). Researching field practice in Social Work education, Integration of theory and practice through the use of narratives. Journal of Social Work, 1(3), 347-360. doi:
  • Ruch, G. (2002). From triangle to spiral: Reflective practice in Social Work education, practice and research, Social Work Education, 21(2), 199-216. doi:
  • Urdang, E. (2010). Awareness of self: A critical tool. Social Work Education, 29 (5), 523-538. doi:
  • Yip, K.-s. (2006). Self-reflection in reflective practice: A note of caution. British Journal of Social Work, 36(5), 777-788. doi:

Ethics in Practice (SW code of ethics, exercises to promote & teach ethical decision making)

  • Bent-Goodley, T.B. (2007). Teaching social work students to resolve ethical dilemmas in domestic violence. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 27 (1/2). doi:
  • Bisman, C. (2004). Social work values: The moral core of the profession. British Journal of social Work, 34, 109-123. doi:
  • Boland-Prom, K. & Anderson, S.C. (2005). Teaching ethical decision making using dual relationship principles as a case example. Journal of Social Work Education, 41(3), 495-510. Retrieved from
  • Canadian Association of Social Workers. (2005). Code of Ethics. Retrieved from
  • Congress, E.P. (2000). What social workers should know about ethics: Understanding and resolving practice dilemmas. Advances in Social Work, 1(1), 1-25.. Retrieved from
  • Davidson, J.C. Professional relationship boundaries: A social work teaching Mmdule. Social Work Education, 24(5), 511-533. doi:
  • Dolgoff, R., Harrington, D., & Loewenberg, F.M. (2011). (9th ed.).Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole.
  • Gray, M., & Gibbons, J. (2007). There are no answere, only choices: Teaching ethical decision-making in social work. Australian Social Work, 60(2), 222-238. doi:
  • Hugman, R. (2005). Exploring the paradox of teaching ethics for social work practice, Social Work Education, 24(5), 535-545. doi:
  • Kopeikin Brill, C. (2001). Looking at the Social Work Profession through the eye of the NASW code of ethics. Research on Social Work Practice, 11(2), 223-234. doi:
  • Mattison, M. (2000). Ethical decision making: The person in the process. Social Work, 45(3), 201-212. doi:
  • McAuliffe, D. (2005). I’m still standing: Impacts & consequences of ethical dilemmas for social workers in direct practice. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 2(1), 1-11. Retrieved from
  • Osmo, R. & Landau, R. (2001). The need for explicit argumentation in ethical decision-making in social work. Social Work Education, 20(4), 483-492. doi:
  • Reamer, F.G. (2003). Boundary issues in social work: Managing dual relationships. Social Work, 48(1),121-133. doi:
  • Reamer, F.G. (2000). The social work ethics audit: A risk-management strategy. Social Work, 45(4), 355-366. Retrieved from
  • Strom-Gottfried, K. (2007). Ethical decision making. In her . Chicago: Lyceum.
  • Strom-Gottfried, K. (2007). Professional boundaries. In her . Chicago: Lyceum.

Applying Evidence-based Practice

  • Teaching Evidence-Based Practice: Toward a new Paradigm for Social Work Education (Matthew O. Howard, Curtis J. McMillen and David E. Pollio – Washington University, Research on Social Work Practice, vol. 13, No. 2, 2003)
  • Integrating Evidence-Based Practice and Social Work Field Education (Tonya Edmond, Deborah Megivern, Cynthia Williams, Estelle Rochman, Matthew Howard, Journal of Social Work Education, 2006)
  • Teaching Evidence-Based Practices: Strategies for Implementation, A Response to Mullen et al. and Proctor, (Cynthia Franklin, Research on Social Work Practice, Vol. 17, No. 5, Sept. 2007)
  • Improving the Teaching of Evidence-based Practice: Introduction to the Special Issue (Allen Rubin, Research on Social Work Practice, 2007)
  • Moving Best Practice to Evidence-Based Practice in Child Welfare, (Michelle L. Kessler, Emmanuelle Gira & John Poertner, Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 2005) Retrieved from
  • Organizational Support for Evidence-based Practice within Child and Family Social Work: A Collaborative Study (Moira Barratt, Child and Family Social Work, 2003, 8, pp. 143 – 150)

Understanding Diversity in Practice

  • Acknowledgement of client diversity and oppression in Social work Student Supervision, (Jane Maidment & Lesley Cooper, Social Work Education, 2002)
  • Facilitating Learning on Diversity: Challenge to the Professor, (Betty Garcia, Dorothy Van Soest, Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 2000) Retrieved from
  • The Inclusive Workplace: An Ecosystems Approach to Diversity Management, (Michal E. Mor Barak, Social Work 2000)
  • A Teaching Framework for Transformative Multicultural Social Work Education, (Mo Yee Lee, PhD, Gilbert J. Greene, PhD, Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 12:3, 1 – 28, 2004)
  • Preparing Social Work Students to work in Culturally Diverse Settings (Robin Sakina Mama, Social Work Education, Vol. 20, No. 3, 2001)
  • Cultural and Ethical Issues in Working with Culturally Diverse Patients and their Families: The Use of the Culturagram to Promote Cultural Competent Practice in Health Care Settings (Elaine P. Congress, Social Work in Health Care, Vol. 39, No. 3-4, 2004, pp. 249 – 262)
  • Educating Professionals for Practice in a Multicultural Society: Understanding Oppression and Valuing Diversity (Cathryne L. Schmitz, Catherine Stakerman & Jose Sisneros, Families in Society: Nov./Dec. 2001, 82, 6, p. 612)
  • The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work Practice: Views and Experiences of Social Workers and Students (Philip Gilligan and Sheila Furness, 2006, British Journal of Social Work, 36, pp. 617 – 637)
  • Chang, C. and Haye, D. (2003) Cross Racial Supervision: A Developmental Approach for White Supervisors working with Supervisees of Color. The Clinical Supervisor, 22 (2), 121 – 137)
  • Messinger, L. (2007). Supervision of lesbian, gay and bisexual Social Work Students by heterosexual Field Instructors: A Qualitative Dya Analysis. The Clinical Supervisor, 26 (1/2), 195 – 220
  • Challenging ‘ableism’ and Teaching About Disability In A Social Work Classroom: A Training Module For Generalist Social Workers Working with People Disabled by the Social Environment (Michael L. Shier, Critical Social Work, 2011, Vol. 12, No. 1)-contains exercises Retrieved from

Understanding Anti-oppressive Practice

  • Developing Anti-oppressive Ethics in the New Curriculum (Derek Clifford & Beverley Burke, Social work Education, 2005)
  • Teaching Anti-oppressive practice on a Diploma in Social Work course: Lecturer’s experiences, students’ responses and ways forward, (A. Chand, J. Clare, Social Work Education, 2002)
  • Heron, B. (2005). Self-reflection in critical social work practice: subjectivity and the possibilities of resistance. Reflective Practice. 6 (3) p. 341-351
  • Teaching Anti-oppressive Practice on the Diploma in Social Work, (Social Work Education, 1999, Coleman, Collings & McDonald)
  • Acknowledgement of Client diversity and oppression in Social Work Supervision, (Jane Maidment & Leslie Cooper, 2002, Social Work Education)
  • What’s In Your Knapsack – Connecting with Oppression and Privilege: A Pedagogy for Social Justice (Dena R. Samuels, Women’s Studies & Ethnic Studies Programs, University of Colorado – Colorado Springs, DR Samuels Retrieved from
  • Applied Methods of Teaching About Oppression and Diversity to Graduate Social Work Students: A Case Example of Digital Stories (Christine A. Walsh, Michael L. Shier, Kathleen C. Sitter, Jackie D. Sieppert, 2010, The Canadian Journal For the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Vol. 1, Issue 2) Retrieved from

General Practice Skills with Individuals, Families, Small Groups & Communities

Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families

  • Educational Policy & Accreditation Standards of the Council on Social Work Education, United States (EPAS, 2008) Retrieved from
  • Teaching Social Work Students Practice Skills, (Journal of Teaching in social work, Anne Marie Mumm , 2006)
  • How to Interview for Client Strengths (Peter DeJong & Scott D. Miller, Social Work (1995) 40 (6): 729-736.
  • Knowledge for Direct Social Work Practice: An Analysis of Trends (William J. Reid, Social Service Review, Vol. 76, No. 1, March 2002, pp. 6 – 33) Retrieved from
  • Effective Relationship-based Practice: A Theoretical Exploration (Pamela Trevithick, Journal of Social Work Practice, Vol. 17, No. 2, 2003)
  • Modern Social Work Practice: Teaching and Learning in Practice Settings (book), (Mark Doel and Steven M. Shandlow, 2005) Retrieved from
  • Practice Placement Pick n Mix Handbook (PDF Guide to Field Practice) (Donna Jones Retrieved from

Social Work Practice with Groups

  • Strengths-Based Group Practice: Three Case Studies (Cynthia A. Lietz, 2007, Social Work with Groups, Vol. 30 (2))
  • Motivating Clients in Treatment Groups (Sheldon D. Rose, Hee-Suk Chang, 2010, Social Work With Groups, 33: 260 – 277)
  • Preparing Members for the Expectations of Social Work with Groups: An Approach to the Preparatory Interview (Patricia J. Hannah, 2000, Social Work with Groups, Vol. 22 (4))
  • Not for Women Only: Applying the Relational Model of Group Development with Vulnerable Populations, (Linda Yael Schiller, Social Work with Groups, Vol. 30 (2), 2007)
  • Suitable Learning and Teaching Methods and Activities for Group Work (Sydney.edu.au/social work/groupwork/docs/suitable methods (PDF) Retrieved from
  • Meeting Practice Needs: Conceptualizing the Open-Ended Group (Janice H. Schopler, Maeda J. Galinsky, 2006, Social Work with Groups, 28: 3 – 4, 49 – 68

Social Policy/Community Organizing

  • “Of Means and Ends” Revisited: Teaching Ethical Community Organizing in an Unethical Society, (Michael Reisch, PhD, Jane Isaacs Lowe, PhD, Journal of Community Practice, 1:1, 19 – 38, 2000) doi:
  • What is Organizing? (Marshall Ganz, 2005 revision, originally published in 3.2(1) Social Policy 16, Fall 2002, Social Policy. Organizing for Social and Economic Justice)Retrieved from
  • The Status of Community Organizing in 2001: Community Practice Context, Complexities, Contradictions, and Contributions, (Terry Mizrahi, 2001, Research on Social Work Practice, Vol. 11, No. 2 pp. 176 – 189) doi:
  • Guidelines for Ethical Practice in Community Organization (Donna Hardina, Social Work, 2004, 49 (4): 595 – 604) doi:
  • Group Work and Social Justice: Designing Pedagogy for Social Change (Suzanne Dudziak & Norma Jean Profitt, Social Work with Groups, 35: 235 – 252, 2012) doi:
  • Community Organizing for Social Justice: Grassroots Groups for Power (Lee Staples, 2012, Social Work with Groups, 35: 3, 287 – 296). doi:
  • Social Policy for Social Work: A Teaching Agenda, (Idit Weiss, John Gal and Joseph Katan, British Journal of Social Work, 2006, 36, 789 – 806. doi:

Assessment & Communication Skills

Social Work Assessment with Individuals & Families

  • Whittington, C. (2007) Assessment in Social Work: A Guide for Learning and Teaching. SCIE Guides, no. 18. Social Care Institute for Excellence) Retrieved from
  • Learning and Teaching Assessment: Reviewing the Evidence (Beth Crisp et al., 2004, Social Work Education) doi:
  • Strengths-Based social work Assessment: Transforming the Dominant Paradigm, (Clay Graybeal, 2001, Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services, Families International, Inc. doi:
  • . (Rita DeMaria, Gerald R. Weeks, Larry Hof, 1999)-book
  • Using Genograms as a Tool for Insight in College Counseling, (Charlotte Daughhetee, Journal of College Counseling, Spring 2001, Vol. 4) doi:
  • The Genogram as Process, (Robert L. Beck, 1987, The Americal Journal of Family Therapy) doi:
  • The Genogram: From Diagnostic to Mutual Collaboration, (Adriana Balaguer Dunn, Mary Michael Levitt, 2000, The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy For Couples and Families, Vol. 8, No. 3, July 2000, pp. 236 – 244) doi:
  • Writing a Psychosocial Assessment, WAC Program Infosheets #1 to # 27, Current Students SW (York College, Social Work Program, City University of New York) Retrieved from
  • Family Assessment A., Genogram Template: (Forms Book, Professional Forms for Marriage and Family Therapists, Americal Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 1989)

  • Downloadable program used to generate genograms. Only available on Windows platform, but may be run on a Macintosh with Parallels or VMFusion software or, if an old Mac, Virtual PC.

Developing Professional oral and written Communication Skills

  • Participatory Social Work and Report Writing, (Rudi Roose et al., Child and Family Social Work, 2009)
  • Writing Skills for Social Workers (Selma MacFarlane, 2009, Social Work Education, 28(8),938-939. doi: ">10.1080/02615470802407096
  • Teaching & Learning Communication Skills in Social Work (SCIE) 2004 pdf
  • Communication Skills Training for Practice: The Ethical Dilemma for Social Work Education (Sally Richards, Gillian Ruch and Pamela Trevithick, Social Work Education, Vol. 24, No. 4, June 2005, pp. 409 – 422)
  • Purdue University Online Writing Lab, Owl Exercise Pages (Purdue Owl Writing Exercises) pdf
  • University of Toronto Writing Centre, Writing Advice/Oral Presentations (Advice on Academic Writing)
  • Teaching Social Work Writing: An Integrative Approach, (Diane S. Falk and Phyllis G. Ross, 2001, The Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 6 (2), 125 – 141)
  • Professional Writing, Guidance Booklet for Social Work Practitioners (Aberdeen City Council & Robert Gordon University, 2010, second edition (pdf)
  • Columbia University School of Social Work, Dept. of Field Education, Handbook for Student Social Work Recording.
  • The Open University. The Open CETL (Centres For Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Practice-based professional Learning. Activities and Projects. Getting it Wite/Right: Professional Writing in Social Work. learning/activities-projects/funded-projects-and-investigations/getting-it-writeright-professional-writing
  • Giving an Oral Presentation:
  • Preparing an Oral Presentation, Scientific and Academic, University of Kansas:
  • Designing Effective Oral Presentations, Rice University:

Specialized Areas of SW Practice

Older adults

  • Social Work with Older Adults and their Families: Changing Practice Paradigms (Roberta R. Greene & Harriet L. Cohen, Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 2005) doi:
  • Self-Management Approaches for People with Chronic Conditions: A Review (Julie Barlow, Chris Wright, Janice Sheasby, Andy Turner, Jenny Hainsworth, Patient Education and Counseling, 48 (2002), pp. 177 – 187) doi:
  • A Case Control Study of Suicide and Attempted Suicide in Older Adults (Annette L. Beautrais, PhD., Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 32 (1) Spring 2002) doi:
  • Social Work Education for Interdisciplinary Practice with Older Adults and Their Families (Joann Damron Rodriguez, PhD. LCSW & Constance Saltz Corley, PhD. LCSW, (2003), Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 39: 1 – 2, pp. 37 – 55) doi:
  • Loneliness, health and Depression in Older Males, (F.M. Alpass & S. Neville, (2003), Aging and Mental Health, 7:3, pp. 212 – 216) doi:
  • Community-Based Long Term Care Case Management Models for Older Adults (Christine A. Hyduk, PhD. (2002), Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 37: 1, pp. 19 – 47) doi:
  • A Caring Profession? The Ethics of Care and Social Work With Older People (L. Lloyd – British Journal of Social Work, 2006) doi:
  • Empowering Older People (N. Thompson, Journal of Social Work, 2001) doi:
  • Evidence-Based Health Practice: Knowing and Using What works for older Adults (Mary Altpeter, Lucinda Bryant,, Ellen Schneider, Nancy Whitelaw, 2006, Home Health Care Services Quarterly, 25: 1 – 2, pp. 1 – 11)
  • Gellis, Z., Sherman, S., Lawrance, F., (2003) First Year Graduate Social Work Students’ Knowledge of and Attitude Toward Older Adults. Educational Gerontology, 29: 1 – 16. doi:
  • Howe, Judith, Hyer, Kathryn, Mellow, Joanna, Lindeman, David and Luptak, Marilyn. (2001) Educational Approaches for Preparing Social Work Students for Interdisciplinary Teamwork on Geriatric Health Care Teams, Social Work In Health Care, Vol. 32 (4). doi:
  • The Many Faces of Dementia (Nancy B. Lerner, 2012, Nursing Made Incredibly Easy. 10 (2): 26 – 35. doi:
  • A Softly Greying Nation: Law, Ageing and Policy in Canada. (Charmaine Spencer & Ann Soden, 2007) Journal of International Aging Law & Policy, (2) 1-32. Retrieved from

Families and Children

  • Valuing Families: Social work Practice with Families From A Strengths Perspective (Theresa J. Early, PhD. & Linnea F. GlenMaye, PhD., Social Work , 2000, 45 (2): pp. 118 – 130) doi:
  • Engaging Families in Child Welfare Services: An Evidence-Based Approach to Best Practice (Kari Dawson & Marianne Berry, Child Welfare, 2002 Mar.April, 81 (2): pp. 293 – 317) Retrieved from:
  • Innovative Models of Collaboration to Serve Children, Youths, Families, and Communities (Dawn Anderson-Butcher & Deb Ashton, Children & Schools, 2004) doi:
  • Learning Strengths-based Practice: Challenging our Personal and Professional Frames (R. Blundo, Families in Society, 2001) doi:
  • Families Affected by Parental Mental Illness: A Multiperspective account of Issues and Interventions (A. Reupert, Americal Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 2007) doi:
  • Best Practices in working with Culturally Diverse Children and Families (Samuel O. Ortiz, Dawn P. Flanagan, Agnieszka M. Dynda, Best Practices in School Psychology, 2007) Retrieved from
  • A Family Resilience Framework: Innovative Practice Applications (Froma Walsh, Family Relations, Vol. 51, No. 2 (April 2002), pp. 130 – 137) doi:
  • Prospective Possibilities for Building Resilience in Children, their Families and Communities (Pat Dolan, Child Care in Practice, Vol. 14, No. 1, Jan. 2008, pp. 83 – 91) doi:
  • Family Resilience: A Framework for Clinical Practice (Froma Walsh, PhD., Family Process, Vol. 42, No. 1, 2003) doi:
  • Empowering Families with Mentally Ill Members: A Strengths Perspective (K. Anuradha, International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, vol. 26. No. 4, 2004) doi:
  • Ethical Dilemmas in working with Families (Walker, S. & Akister, J., 2004, “Applying Family Therapy – A Guide for Caring Professionals in the Community”, Chapter 8, Lyme Regis, Dorset: Russell House Publishing) Retrieved from
  • Living with Poverty: A Review of the literature on Children’s and Families’ experiences of Poverty (Tess Ridge, Department for Work and Pensions, Child Poverty Unit. University of Bath, 2009) Research Report No 594 Retrieved from
  • Poverty and Schools: Intervention and Resource Building Through School-Linked Services (Debra M.H. Jozefowicz-Simbeni and Paula Allen-Meares, Children’s Schools (2003) 24 (2): 123 -136.doi:
  • “Just Therapy” with Families on Low Incomes (Charles Waldegrave, 2005, Child Welfare. Vol. LXXXIV, #2) Retrieved from
  • Power, Care and Vulnerability: Considering Use of Self in Child Welfare Work (Deena Mandell, 2008, Journal of Social Work Practice, Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Health, Welfare and the Community, Special Issue 22(2), 235-248. doi:

Youth/Adolescents

  • The Power of Relationship: A Study of Key Working As An Intervention with Traumatised Young People, (Alessandra Lemma, 2010, Journal of Social Work Practice: Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Health, Welfare and the Community, 24:4, 409 – 427) doi:
  • Developmental Factors in the Treatment of Adolescents (John R. Weisz and Kristin M. Hawley, University of California, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2002, Vol. 70, No. 1, 21 – 43) doi:
  • Including At-Risk Adolescents in their own Health and Mental Health Care (Angela Diaz, Ken Peake, Michael Surko & Kalpana Bhandarkar, 2005, Social Work in Mental Health, 3: 1-2, 3 – 22) doi:
  • Factors that Influence Homeless Adolescents to Leave or Stay Living on the Street (Cheryl Raleigh-DuRoff, Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, Vol. 21, No. 6, December 2004) doi:
  • Effectiveness of Intensive Short-Term Residential Treatment with Severely Disturbed Adolescents (Martin Leichtman, Maria Luisa Leichtman, Carol Cornsweet-Barber & Todd Neese, 2001, American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 71 (2)) doi:
  • Social Support, Ethnicity and Mental Health in Adolescents (Emily Klineberg, Charlotte Clark, Kamaldeep S. Bhui, Mary M. Haines, Russell M. Viner, Jenny Head, Davina Woodley-Jones & Stephen A. Stansfeld, 2006, Social Psychiatry 41: 755 – 760) doi:

Social Work in Health Care

  • Health Care Social workers’ Views of Ethical Issues, Practice and Policy in End of Life Care (Ellen L. Csikai, PhD, MPH, Kelli Bass, LMSW – ACP, Social Work in Health Care, Vol. 32 (2), 2000) doi:
  • Health Promotion by Social Cognitive Means (Albert Bandura, PhD, Health Education & Behavior, Vol. 31 (2): 143 – 164, April, 2004) doi:
  • A Model For Interdisciplinary Collaboration (Laura R. Bronstein, Social Work, Vol. 48, No. 3, July 2003) doi:
  • Social Work Practice with People with Disabilities in the Era of Disability Rights (Richard L. Beaulaurier, PhD, MSW, Samuel H. Taylor, DSW, Social Work in Health Care, Vol. 32 (4), 2001) doi:
  • The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: a new tool for Understanding Disability and Health (T.B. Ustun, S. Chatterji, J. Bickenbach, N. Kastanjsek and M. Schneider, Disability and Rehabilitation , 2003), 25, 565-571 doi:
  • Integrating Critical Disability Studies into Social Work Education and Practice: An Australian Perspective, (Helen Meekosha and Leanne Douse, Practice, Volume 19, Number 3, Sept. 2007, 169-183) doi:
  • From margins to mainstream: What do we Know about Work Integration for Persons with Brain Injury, Mental Illness and Intellectual Disability? (Bonnie Kirsh, Mary Stergiou-Kita, Rebecca Gewurtz, Deirdre Dawson, Terry Krupa, Rosemary Lysaght and Lynn Shaw, Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, 32 (2009), 391 – 405) doi:
  • Psychoeducation as Evidence-Based Practice: Considerations for Practice, Research and Policy (Ellen P. Lukens, MSW,PhD, Willian R. McFarlane, MD, Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, Vol. 4, No. 3, 2004) doi:
  • Home Health Care Utilization: A Review of the Research for Social work (Goldie Kadushin, Health & Social Work, 2004, Vol. 29 (3)) doi:
  • Social Work Competencies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care (Gwyther, Lisa P., Altilio, Terry, Blacker, Susan, Christ, Grace, Csikai, Ellen, Hooyman, Nancy, Kramer, Betty, Linton, Julie, Raymer, Mary and Howe, Judith, 2005, Journal of Social work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care, Vol. 1 (1) doi: .

Mental Health

  • Mental Health Recovery Paradigm: Implications for Social Work, (2002), Jenneth Carpenter, Health Social Work, 27 (2): 86 – 94 doi:
  • How Clinical Diagnosis Might Exacerbate the Stigma of Mental Illness, Patrick W. Corrigan (2007), Social Work, 52 (1): 31 – 39 doi:
  • Empowerment and Serious Mental Illness: Treatment Partnerships and Community Opportunities, Patrick W. Corrigan (2002), Psychiatric Quarterly, Vol. 73, No. 3 doi:
  • Implementing Evidence-based Practices for People with Severe Mental Illness (Mueser, Kim T., Torrey, William C., Lynde, David, Singer, Patricia & Drake, Robert E. 2003, Behavior Modification, Vol. 27, No. 3, 387 – 411 doi:
  • Parents with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness: Issues in Assessment and Services (2003), Social Work, Vol. 48, iss: 2 doi:
  • Enhanced Skills Training and Health Care Management for Older Persons with Severe Mental Illness, (Bartels, S.J., Forester, B., Mueser, K., Dums, A., Pratt, S., Sengupta, A., Littlefield, C., O’Hurley, S., White, P., & Perkins, L. Community Mental Health Journal, Vol. 40, No. 1, Feb. 2004, 75-90. doi:
  • Assertive Community Treatment For People with Severe Mental Illness (Gary Bond, 2002, Behavioral Health Recovery Management Project). Retrieved from
  • Clinical Care Update: The Chronically Mentally Ill, Case Management – More than a Response to a Dysfunctional System. Community Mental Health Journal, Vol. 36, No. 1, Feb. 2000. doi:
  • What is Recovery? A Conceptual Model and Explication. Nora Jacobson, Diane Greenley, Psychiatric Services. April 2001, Vol. 52, No. 4. doi:

Addictions

  • Social Work and Substance Use: Teaching the Basics (Learning and Teaching Guide, Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Social Policy and Social Work (SWAP), University of Bedfordshire. (2010) Sarah Galvani, Donald Forrester. Retrieved from
  • Harm Reduction: A New Perspective on Substance Abuse Services (Samuel A. MacMaster, 2004, Social Work. 49, 3, p. 356. doi:
  • Harm Reduction: A Social Work Practice Model and Social Justice Agenda (Jo Brocato and Eric F. Wagner, 2003, Health and Social Work, Vol. 28, No. 2, 117-125. doi:
  • Development of Service Intensity Criteria and Program Categories for Individuals with Co-Occurring Disorders (Kenneth Minkoff, Joan Zweben, Richard Rosenthal & Richard Ries, 2004, Journal of Addictive Diseases, 22, Supplement 1, 113-129 doi:
  • On The Learning Curve: The Emerging Evidence Supporting Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Adolescent Substance Abuse, Holly Barrett Waldron & Yifrah Kaminer, 2004, Addiction, 99 (Suppl s2): 93 – 105. doi:

International Social Work

  • Issues in International Social Work, Resolving Critical Debates in the Profession, (James Midgley, University of California, Berkeley, USA, Journal of Social Work 1 (1): 21 – 35, 2001) doi:
  • Critical Reflections on the Emerging Discourse of International Social Work (Erika Haug, International Social Work, 2005, 48 (2): 126 – 135) doi:
  • Field Education in International Social Work: Where we Are and Where we Should Go (Orit Nuttman-Shwartz, Roni Berger, International Social Work, 2011, 55 (2), pp. 225 – 243) doi:
  • The Cultural Mediator: Bridging the Gap Between a Non-Western Community and Professional Social Work Practice (Alean Al-Krenawi and John R. Graham, British Journal of Social Work, 2001, 31, 665 – 685) doi:

Recommended Reference Books, Websites

Books

  • (Cheryl L. Storm, Thomas C. Todd, 1997, Allyn & Bacon) – Book, Sharon Bond
  • , (1998) 2nd edition (Marian Bogo & Elaine Vayda), Chapter 1 – Integration of Theory and Practice. New York: Columbia University Press.
  • The Social Work Pocket Guide to Reflective Practice (Siobhan Maclean)
  • (2007) (Kim Strom-Gottfried, Chapter 2, Ethical Decision Making) Chicago: Lyceum Books.
  • (2007) (Kim Strom-Gottfried, Chapter 6, Professional Boundaries) Chicago: Lyceum Books.
  • (DH Hepworth, RH Rooney, 9th ed. 2013)Strength Based Assessment
  • 6th edition (2011) Barry Cournoyer
  • (Charles Zastrow, 9th edition, 2010)
  • Modern Social Work Practice: Teaching and Learning in Practice Settings (Mark Doel, Steven Shardlow, 2005) – book Retrieved from
  • Social Work Practice: A Critical Thinker’s Guide (Eileen D. Gambrill, 2006) – exercises, case examples. Retrieved from
  • (6th edition), (Karen K Kirst-Ashman & Grafton H. Hull Jr. 2012 – book
  • , 3d edition. (J. Poulin, 2010)
  • (3rd edition, Peter De Jong, Insoo Kim Berg, 2008, Thomson Learning Inc. – book
  • . 8th edition, (CH Zastrow, 2012) – book
  • , 2d edition. (Karen Healy & Joan Mulholland , Chapter 1 – Written Communication, Getting your Message Across, book, 2012)
  • , (7th edition, 2010, Allen E. Ivey, Mary Bradford Ivey, Carlos P. Zalaquett)
  • Activism and Social Change: Lessons for Community and Local Organizing, (Eric Shragge, 2003) – book. Retrieved from .

Some Helpful Websites Promoting Teaching & Learning in Social Work Practice

  • Quebec Professional Order of Social Workers:
  • Canadian Association of Social Workers:
  • The Higher Education Academy: Social Policy and Social Work (SWAP):
  • Social Care Institute for Excellence (Social Care Online): Social Work Teaching/Training and Practice Tools:

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