Theory and Ethics: Ideas in Practice

Series Preface
Volume Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Contributors
Part I: Introduction
	1 Theory and Ethics: Defining the Field
		Introduction
		Theory
		The Development of Theory in Social Work
		Ethics
		The Growth and Relevance of Ethics in Social Work
		Theory and Ethics as the `Ideas of Social Work´
		Conclusion
		References
Part II: Theories for Social Work
	2 Psychological and Clinical Theories
		Introduction: Applying Psychological and Clinical Theories in Social Work Practice
		Self-Knowledge and Interpersonal Communication for Helping
		Supporting Individuals´ Mental Health
		Responding to Social Care Needs across the Lifespan
		Advancing Practice in a Complicated Society
		Psychodynamic Theory and Social Work Practice
		Humanistic Theories and Social Work Practice
		Cognitive Behavioural Theories and Social Work Practice
		Postmodern Theories and Social Work Practice
		Psychological Theories in Relating to Objectives of Social Work Practice
		Mindfulness as a Psychological Theory
		Is Mindfulness Compatible with Social Work Objectives?
		Adaptation of Mindfulness-Based Programs in Social Care
		Developing the Practice Knowledge in Applying Mindfulness in Family Social Work Practice
		Ethical Issues and Trauma-Informed Practice in Delivering a Mindfulness Program
		Benefits of Mindfulness in Social Workers´ Professional Practice and Development
		Conclusion
		References
	3 Systems Theory and Social Work
		Introduction
		Social Change Through Differentiation
			Today´s Person: From Individual to the Dividual
			Dealing with Complexity: Systems and Environment
			Social Work Between Society and the Individual
			Life Conduct as Socio-individual Ambivalence
			Inclusion and Exclusion
		Conclusion
		References
	4 Revisiting Critical Theory
		Introduction
		The Heritage of the Frankfurt School
		The Mind and Language
		From Negative Dialectic to Symbolic Power
		Critical Theory: A Critique of an Unjust World
		Critical Theory and Social Work Practice
		A Future for Critical Theory
		References
	5 Postmodern Theory in Practice: Narrative Practice in Social Work
		Introduction
		Narrative Therapy Epistemology: Disrupting Conceptual Practices of Power
			Knowledge, Power and Discourse
			The Subject
			Experience
			The Politics of Emotion
		Stories
			Counternarratives as Resistance
		Feminist Narrative Therapy
			Therapeutic Alliance
			Counterviewing the Dangers of Trauma Talk and Dominant Discourses of Coping
		Scaffolding Questions
			Exploring the Effects or Influence of Trauma
			Influence on Trauma
			Depression: Influence of Trauma
		Making Sense of the Coping
			Leah´s Influence on Depression and Trauma
			Leah´s Influence on Trauma through Drinking
		Creating Alternative or Counterstories
		Narrative Therapy, Mental Health and Addiction Policy
		Conclusion
		References
	6 Colonisation, Post-colonialism and Decolonisation
		Introduction
		Colonisation
		Post-colonial Theory
		Decolonisation
		Implications for Social Work
		My Perspective as a Wiradyuri yinaa (Woman)
		Conclusion
		References
	7 Post-anthropocentric Social Work
		Introduction
		The Global Context of Contemporary Social Work
		The Anthropocene and Mainstream Social Work
		Post-anthropocentric Transformation
		Post-anthropocentric Social Work
		Transformative Processes, Challenges, and Implications
		Some Further Considerations for Post-anthropocentric Social Work
		Chapter Summary and Conclusion
		References
Part III: Social Work Practice Theory
	8 Person-Centred Approaches to Social Work Practice
		Introduction
		Locating Person-Centred Approaches Within the Social Work Agenda
		Person-Centred Social Work Practice Approaches
			Task-Centred Social Work
			Strengths-Based Social Work
			Relational Social Work
			Narrative Therapy
		Prominent Person-Centred Theories Drawn from Other Professions
			Person-Centred Therapy
			Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
			Mindfulness-Based Interventions
			Psychodynamic Therapy
			Motivational Interviewing
		Key Elements of Person-Centred Social Work Practice
		Conclusion
		References
	9 Problem-Solving Theory: The Task-Centred Model
		Introduction
		Problem-Solving Theory and Social Work
		Brief Overview of the Crisis Intervention Model
		The Task-Centred Model
			General Overview
			Historical Development
				Origins and Historical Context
				Empirical Orientation
				Short Term
				Demonstrated Effectiveness
			Key Principles and Constructs
			Basic Structural Characteristics
			A Generalist Practice Framework
			Diversity, Social Justice, Multiculturalism
			Application Procedures and Techniques
				Task-Centred Practice with Individual Client Systems
					Initial Phase
					Middle Phase
					Termination Phase
				Task-Centred Practice with Group and Family Systems
					Family Systems
					Task-Centred Practice with Groups
			Critique and Future Direction
		Conclusion
		References
	10 Anti-oppressive Social Work Practice Theory
		Introduction
		Background and Core Themes of AOP Theory and Practice
			Seven Core AOP Themes
				Strategic, Pragmatic, Heterodox Social Justice Theory and Practice
				Macro-, Meso- and Micro-Social Relations Generate Oppression
				Assist Individuals While Simultaneously Seeking to Transform Society
				Social Work Is Not a Neutral, Caring Profession, but an Active Political Process
				Self-Reflexive Practice and Ongoing Social Analysis
				Participatory Approaches Between Practitioners and Service Users
				Theoretical and Practical Development Must Be Based on the Struggles and Needs of Those Who Are Oppressed and Marginalized
		Expanding AOP Theory and Practices
			Capacity to Advocate
			Capacity to Mobilize Colleagues and Others Around Positive Action
			Critical Ally-Ship
			Critical Attunement
			Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility
		Areas for Further Development
			Mutual, Reflexive Dialogue Between Indigenous Social Work and AOP
			LGBTQI+ Social Work
			BLM, Defund the Police and Social Work´s Relationship to the State, Coercion and Control
		Conclusions
		References
	11 Caring Justice: The Global Rise of Feminist Practice Theory
		Objectives
		Introduction
		Foundations of Feminist Theory and Practice
			Social Workers and Empowerment
		The Evolution of Diversity in Feminist Theories
			Intersectionality Theory
			Black Feminism
			Feminist Environmental Justice Theory
			Migrant Women and Feminist Theory
			Indigenous Feminist Theory
		Feminist Relational Social Work Practice
		Caring Justice Framework: An Integrated Gender-Based Paradigm
		Summary and Conclusion
		References
	12 Developmental and Community-Based Social Work
		Introduction
		The Conceptual Evolution of Developmental Social Work
			Conceptualising Developmental Social Work
			Links to Developmental Social Welfare
		Social Development as a Framework for Developmental Social Work
		Developmental Social Work and Community Development
		Key Features of Developmental Social Work
			Skills for Developmental Social Work Practice
		Developmental Social Work´s Link to the Nature and Purpose of Social Work
		Challenges to Adoption of Developmental Social Work
		Conclusion: Future Outlook for Developmental Social Work
		References
	13 Indigenous Knowledge and Social Work Crossing the Paths for Intervention
		Introduction
		Indigenous Social Work Practice
		Establishing the Context for Indigenous Knowledge
		Afro-Sensed Approach
		Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Social Work
		Indigenous Models of Social Work Practice
		Conclusion
		References
	14 Environmental Social Work
		Introduction
		Climate Change and Environmental Disasters
		Environmental Justice
		Sustainability
		Social Work and the Environment
		Social Work´s Theoretical Base
		Awakening Understanding of the Social Impacts of Environmental Degradation
		From Systems Theory to an Eco-Critical Perspective
		Environmental Social Work
		Ecological Social Work
		Deep Ecology
		Green Social Work
		Ecosocial Transition?
		Social Work Practice in the Context of a Growing Environmental Awareness
		A New Paradigm
		References
Part IV: Social Work Values and Principles
	15 Social Work, Human Rights, and Ethics
		Introduction
		Understanding Human Rights
			The Origins of Human Rights
			The International Human Rights Regime
			Three Generations of Human Rights
			Contesting Human Rights
			Defining Human Rights
		A Fundamental Principle of Social Work
			A Stated Commitment
			Contemporary Global Commitments to Human Rights
			National and Regional Interpretations
			Toward a Decolonised Ethics
		Social Work and Human Rights
			Social Work as a Human Rights Profession
			Putting Human Rights into Practice
		Social Work, Human Rights, and Transformative Practice
			Toward a Critical Human Rights-Based Approach in Social Work
			A Challenge for a Critical Human Rights-Based Approach in Social Work
		Conclusion
		References
	16 Social Justice and Social Work
		Introduction
		Social Justice in International Codes of Ethics
		Competing Definitions and Theories of Social Justice
		Social Justice and the Development of the Welfare State
		Social Movements and Social Justice
		Feminist Ideas on Social Justice
		Social Justice in the Global South
		Conceptualizing Social Justice: The Practitioner Speaks
		Power and Empowerment
		PCS Analysis
		Critically Reflective Practice
		Conclusion
		References
	17 Virtues, Social Work and Social Service Organizations
		Introduction
		Virtue in Virtue Ethics
			Typology of Virtues
		Social Workers and Organizations as Virtuous Agents
		Virtues as Bedrock of Organization
		Virtues, Vulnerability and Organizations
			External Factors
			Internal Factors
		Social Workers, Virtues and Ethical Culture in the Organization
		Examples of Virtue Ethics Case Studies
		Conclusion: What Might Be Next?
		References
	18 An Ethic of Care: Contributions to Social Work Practice
		Introduction
		Establishing Feminist Theory and an Ethic of Care as Theory for Social Work Practice
			An Ethic of Care: Early Developments
			The Ethic of Care as Political Activity
		Moving to a Critical Ethic of Care and the Contributions of Social Work to a Neoliberal Pushback
			Locating the Ethic of Care Within Social Work Practice
				Case Studies: Ethic of Care in Action
					The Impacts of Climate Change and the Case for an Ethic of Care in Responses to Natural Disasters
				Case Study: Immersive Virtual Reality in Aged Care
		Conclusion
		References
	19 Reconfiguring Social Work Ethics with Posthuman and Post-anthropocentric Imaginaries
		Introduction
		Towards a Posthuman and Post-anthropocentric Turn in Social Work Ethics
		Figuration: Becoming-Octopus, and a Justice-to-Come
		Octopus
		Octopus Sensibilities for an Ethical Social Work
			Being of the World Rather than in the World
			Attuning to Situations
			Beyond Subject/Object
			Being Curious
			Being Attentive
			Rendering Each Other Capable and Response-Able
		Conclusion
		References
	20 Ethical Pluralism and Social Work
		Introduction
		Ethical Pluralism: Ideas from Moral Philosophy
		Challenging Ethics in Social Work
			Ethical Monism
			Ethical Relativism
			Pluralism
			Codes and Other Formal Ethical Statements
		Understanding Ethical Pluralism in Social Work
			Example 1: Social Justice in Everyday Practice
			Example 2: Ethics in Situations of Conflict
			Example 3: The Idea of an `Ethical Dilemma´
		Conclusion
		References
Part V: Ethical Issues and Challenges in Social Work
	21 The Ethical Challenge of Populism in Social Work
		Introduction
		Populism: Concepts and Key Debates
			Contemporary Populism: Definition and Examples
			Contextual Conditions and Points of Divergence between Contemporary Populism and Social Work
			Populism, Social Work, and Social Work Values: A Complex Dynamic
		Challenges of Populism in Everyday Social Work Practice: Four Case Studies
			Challenges in Context
			The Ethical Dimension
			Concerning Responses
		Justice, Care, and Democracy: The Relevance of Iris Marion Young for Responding Ethically to Populism
		Conclusion
		References
	22 Critical Social Work and Ethics: Working with Asylum Seekers in Australia
		Introduction
		Background to International Forced Migration
		Forced Migration in Australia
			Settlement of Refugees
			Asylum Seekers
		Asylum Seekers Lived Experience
			Behrouz Boochani
			Abbas Nazari
		Ethics, Critical Social Work and Working with Displaced People
		Social Work Practice: Ways Forward?
		Conclusion
			Conclusions: Ethical Social Work Practice in Displacement
		References
	23 Emerging Ethical Voices in Social Work
		Introduction
		Culture: Definitions and Differentiation
		The Cultural Characteristics of Confucian Societies in East Asia
		Traditional Roots of Ethics and Values in East Asian Confucian Societies
		Life Principles in Confucian Culture
		The Influence of Confucian Ways of Thinking in East Asia
		The Cultural Characteristics of Confucian Societies in East Asia
			Emphasis on Kinship and Relationship
		Human Relationships and Relational Obligations
		Life Philosophy and Problem-Solving Orientation Harmony and Doctrine of Mean
		Comparison Between the East and the West
		The Base of Social Work: Relationship-Based, Client-Based, Evidence-Based or Values-Based?
		Conclusion: Integration and Transformation - The Dialectic and the Way Forward for Professional Ethical Practice in the Social...
		References
	24 Social Work in Extremis: Human Rights, Necropolitics, and Post-human Onto-ethics
		Introduction
		Social Work and Post-humanism
		The Problem with Western Humanism
		Post-humanism and Universal Human Rights
		Reconstructing Universal Principles: A Bottom-Up Approach
		Value Plurality and Collaborative Normative Neutrality
		Post-humanism, Ethics, and International Social Work
		Conclusion
		References
	25 Emerging Futures and Technology Ethics
		Introduction
		Risk Management for Direct Service Delivery with Technology
		Learning Technology-Related Lessons from Covid-19
		The Ethical Mistake of Not Using Technology
		Ethical Issues and Emerging in Macro Social Work with Technology
			Algorithms
		Data Ownership
		Technology Ethics and Social Work
			Service
		Social Justice
		Dignity & Worth of the Person
		Competence
		Collaboration
		Harnessing Technology for Social Good
		Conclusion
		References
Part VI: Conclusion
	26 The Ideas of Social Work Practice
		Social Work Ideas in Practice: Conceptual Arcs
			Arc 1: The Human at the Centre
			Arc 2: The Person/Structure Interface
			Arc 3: Against Dehumanising the Human - Colonialism and Its Aftermath
			Arc 4: Decentring the Human
		Conclusion
		References
Index