The fifth edition of The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice continues the endeavor to expand the conceptual, clinical, and practical elements of the strengths perspective. It is an outstanding collection of articles explaining the strengths-based philosophy, demonstrating how it works, and providing practical tools for its application. Each chapter is written by a respected individual(s) in the field providing a balanced approach to a social work practice that explores the strengths and assets of clients. An extensive and wide range of ideas and populations are covered in this text. The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice is intended for Licensed Clinical Social Workers at all levels of career experience.

This edition has been significantly revised and includes the following eight new chapters.

The Challenge of Seeing Anew the World We think We Know: Learning Strengths-Based Practice by Robert Blundo

Chronic Illness and Transilience Along My Spiritual Path by Edward Canda

Key Dimensions of the Strengths Perspective in Case Management, Clinical, and Community Practice by Ann Weick, James Krieder, and Ronna Chamberlain

The Strengths Perspective in Criminal Justice by Michael Clark

Implementation of Brief Strengths-Based Case Management: An Evidence-Based Intervention for Improving Linkage with Care by Richard C. Rapp and D. Timothy Lane

A Shift in Thinking: Influencing Social Workers' Beliefs About Individual and Family Resilience in an Effort to Enhance Well-being and Success for All by Bonnie Benard and Sara L. Truebridge

Exploring the Nature of Resilience: A View from the Inside-Out by Jack Pransky and Diane McMillen

Poverty Through the Lens of Economic Human Rights by Mary Bricker-Jenkins, Rosemary Barbera, and Carry Young

This book captures the opus of Dennis Saleebey's vision: the central proposition of social work practice is to exploit the best in all of us; to work together to surmount adversity; to confront the appalling with all the tools within us; to wrestle distress and disillusionment to the ground; to grab the hands of others and march unwaveringly, even heroically, in the direction of hopes, dreams, and possibilities.