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Klappentext This essential text presents a "task-centered" methodology -- a structured! short-term problem-solving approach -- applicable across systems at five levels of practice: the individual! the family! the group! organizations! and communities. The second edition offers more information on systems theories and includes case studies and practice questions with each chapter! as well as checklists for each level of practice and exercises to help students monitor their understanding and skill development. Zusammenfassung This basic textbook seeks to establish a "task-centered" methodology - a structured! short-term! problem-solving approach - applicable across systems at five levels of practice: the individual! the family! the group! organizations and communities. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction: Task-Centered and Generalist PracticePart I: Individuals2. Pretreatment Considerations3. The Initial Phase of Treatment4. The Middle Phase of Treatment5. TerminationPart II: Families6. Pretreatment Considerations7. The Initial Phase of Treatment8. The Middle Phase of Treatment9. TerminationPart III: Groups10. Pretreatment Considerations11. The Initial Phase of Treatment12. The Middle Phase of Treatment13. TerminationPart IV: Larger Systems14. Task-Centered Work with Human Service Organizations15. Task-Centered Work with CommunitiesPart V: Diversity and Conclusions16. Task-Centered Work with Culturally Diverse Clients17. Conclusion: Wrapping It Up