Introduction
Social Work Theory
Origins
Casework and Social Reform
Cause and Function
Psychoanalytic Theory
Attachment Theory
Behavioural Therapies
Cognitive Therapies
Cognitive-Behavioural Social Work
Task-centred work
Be Responsible, Think Positive
Solution-focused Approaches
The Strengths Perspective
Systemic and Ecological Approaches
Radical Social Work
Critical Social Work
Feminist Social Work
Anti-oppressive Practices and Empowerment
Relationship-based Social Work
Person-centred Approaches
Reflection and Reflexivity
Wellbeing
Brains for Social Workers
Critical Best Practice
The Best in Theory
Appendix of Case Studies
Bibliography
Index