Preface

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PART-A

THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL WORK: EXPLORING MAJOR PERSPECTIVES AND PRACTICAL APPROACHES

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Foundations of Social Work: Perspectives and Approaches

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Charting New Horizons: The Rise and Future of Social Work in India

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Roots and Wings: Tracing the Evolution of Social Work in United Kingdom

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Pioneering Change: Milestones in United States of America’s Social Work Landscape

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Mission for Change: Understanding the Objectives of Social Work Practice

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Building a Better Tomorrow: Functions and Aspirations of Social Work

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Methods of Social Work

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Areas of Practice and Opportunities in Social Work

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New Horizons and Progressive Trends in Social Work Profession

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Principles of Social Work

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Essential Skills and Competencies for Professional Social Work Practice

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Hands-On Techniques for Social Work Professionals

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Theoretical Approaches to Understanding and Practicing Social Work

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Psychoanalytic Theory, given by Sigmund Freud and its Application in Social Work

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Erik Erikson’s Psycho-social Approach in Social Work

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Task-Centered Approach in Social Work

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Systems Approach, Ecological Approach and Functional Approach in Social Work

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Rational Emotive Therapy

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Behavioral, Behavior Modification, and Cognitive Behavioral Approaches in Social Work

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Crisis Intervention Theory and Its Application in Social Work

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Field Work Practicum for Transformative Social Work: Catalysts for Change

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Objectives of Social Work Practicum in the Social Work Profession

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Navigating Field Work: Essential Guidelines for Excellence in Field Engagement

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Community-Centered Learning: Rural Social Work Practicum in India

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Types of Social Work Practicum in Rural Areas

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Building Block and Essential Components of Social Work Practice Learning

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Core Activities Driving Impact in Rural Social Work Practicum

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Building Competence in Rural Social Work: Essential Principles, Techniques and Skills

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Learning Outcomes and Skills Development

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Field Work in Action: Learning Through Social Service Organizations

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Bridging Knowledge and Action: Importance of Organization Based Field Experience

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Field Work Experiences in Organizational Settings: A Haryana Perspective

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Principles, Skills, and Techniques Required for Concurrent Field Work in Organization Settings in Haryana and Other States

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Mentorship and Guided Learning: Enhancing Field Work through Supervision

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Goals of Guidance: Understanding Supervision in Social Work Practicum

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Types and Approaches of Supervision in Social Work Field Work

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From Oversight to Insight: Innovative Practices and Strategies to the Supervision in Social Work

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Essential Characteristics of Effective Supervision in Social Work Practice

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Challenges and Complexities in Guiding Field Work Practicum in Rural Setting

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Unlocking Potential: The Impact of Effective Supervision on Social Work Practice

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Shaping Practice: How Individual Conferences Strengthen Supervisory Relationships

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Fostering Growth: The Supervisor's Influence in Group Conferences Reflection and Guidance

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Capturing Practice: The Art of Report Writing and Documentation in Social Work

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Types of Recording in Social Work

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Structuring Field Work Records: Main Components of Documentation

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Exploring Methods: Types of Recording in Social Work Practice during Concurrent Field Work

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Chronological and Time-Specific Narrative of Activities during the Process of Work Done

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Importance of Narrative Recording

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PART-B

LEARNING THROUGH PRACTICE: ENTERING FOR THE FIELD WORK EXPERIENCES IN RURAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXTS

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Opening Doors in Rural Communities: First Encounters in Rural Social Work Practice

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Step by Step Initial Activities and Main Consideration during First Encounters in Rural Social Work Practice

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Bringing Theory to Life: Applying Social Work Knowledge in Rural Haryana

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Essential Skills for Starting Field Work and Engaging with Rural Stakeholders

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Main Techniques for Field Work and Stakeholder Engagement in Rural Areas

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How to Conduct Meetings with Stakeholders

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Connecting with Families: Strategies for Meaningful Rural Home Visits

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Core Attributes of Meaningful and Productive Family Visits

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Getting Ready: Essential Preparations for Effective Home Visits

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Step-by-Step Guidance to Conduct Home Visits in Rural Communities

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Listening and Learning: Conducting Interviews and Interaction Sessions in Rural Community

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Practical Procedures for Conducting Interviews with Village Community and Groups

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Step-by-Step Guide for Conducting Focused Group Discussions in the Rural Field Work

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Empowering Young Minds through School-Based Interventions: The Role of Social Work in Schools

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Journey of School Social Work: Growth, Milestones, and Global Perspectives

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Collaborating for Student Success: Social Worker and Teacher Partnerships in Rural Schools

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Why Collaboration Matters: The Need for Social Work with Teachers

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Hurdles in Implementing Social Work in Rural Government Schools

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Bridging Home and School: Social Work Interventions with Families

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Strengthening Family-School Partnerships: Role of the Social Worker

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Crisis Intervention in Family Circumstances

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Practical Social Work: Field Work Experience in Government Hospitals and Health Settings

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Step-by-Step Guide: Conducting Field Work in Health Care and Government Hospitals

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Shaping Social Work Practice: The Value of Hospital Field Engagement

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Practical Insights to the Challenges and Difficulties in Concurrent Field Work in Hospitals

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Supporting Patients and Families: Roles of Medical Social Service Officer and Medical Social Workers

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Medical Social Worker

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Medical Social Service Officer

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Medical Social Welfare Officer

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Mental Health Care Champions: Functions of Psychiatric Social Workers in PGI and AIIMS

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Psychiatric Social Workers

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Practice of Psychiatric Social Workers in Health Care Settings

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Significant Roles and Responsibilities of Psychiatric Social Workers

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PART-C

PRACTICING SOCIAL CASE WORK: INTERACTIVE AND EXPERIENTIAL SKILL-BUILDING EXERCISES FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

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Developing Professional Competency and Learning Ability of School Student: Helping through Social Case Work Exercises

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From Disengagement to Participation: Social Case Work with Dropout Student in Village School

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Supporting Health and Recovery: Social Case Work with TB-Affected Individuals in Villages

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Strengthening Health Care Support Systems: Social Case Work Practice with HIV/AIDS Patients and Families

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Breaking the Cycle: Practical Social Case Work Approach to help a Drug-Addicted Person

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Strengthening Elderly Welfare: Social Case Work Practice for Pension Support in Rural Areas

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Hope and Transforming Lives: Social Case Work Practice with a Beggar and Homeless Street Child

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Strengthening Marital Bonds: Communication-Focused Social Case Work Interventions for Couples adopting Rational Emotive Therapy

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Promoting Wellness and Healthy Habits: Practice of Behavior Modification Approach with a Student in Rural School to Quit Smoking

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Building Community Strength: Establishing Community Resource Centres in a Village through Task-Centered Social Work

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From Need to Support: Social Case Work with a Widow in Rural Area applying Task-Centered Approach

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Healing Family Dynamics from Conflict to Calm: Social Case Work Intervention with a Child with Aggressive Behaviour, applying Psycho-analytic Approach in a Village

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From Anxiety to Achievement: Adopting Psycho-social Approach in a Social Case Work Practice with a School Child Experiencing Study Stress in a Village

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Strengthening Family Ties between Young and Old: Social Case Work Practice to Promote Intergenerational Bond and Relationship through Psycho-Social Approach

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Building Capacity and Inclusion: Supporting a Person with Disabilities in a Village through Social Case Work

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Pathways from Marginalization to Self-Reliance: Social Case Work Action with a Scheduled Caste Woman for Promoting Socio-Economic Upliftment through Entrepreneurship in Village

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Restoring Dignity and Strength through Healing and Empowerment: A Social Case Work with Supporting a Woman Facing Domestic Violence in Rural Areas of the states like Haryana

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PART-D

DEVELOPING GROUP WORK COMPETENCE: SKILL-BASED EXERCISES AND ACTIVITIES

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From Dependence to Independence: Social Group Work Practice with Women for Empowering through Entrepreneurship and Financial Reliance in Rural Area

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Building Confidence and Skills through Learning Together: Group Work Interventions with Educational Support for Children with Learning Difficulties in Rural Schools

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Breaking the Silence through Creating Awareness and Confidence: Social Group Work with Rural Adolescent Girls for Promoting Menstrual Health and Hygiene in a Village School

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PART-E

PRACTICAL ENGAGEMENTS IN RURAL COMMUNITY: PARTICIPATORY EXERCISES FOR STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION COMPETENCIES

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Voices from Perception to Priority: Analyzing and Ranking the Felt Needs of the Rural Community

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Water for Life: Community Organization Practice in Ensuring Safe Drinking Water in a Village in Haryana

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Building Healthy Community: Social Work Practice with Health, Hygiene and Sanitation in a Rural Area

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Empowering the Marginalized and Oppressed Women: Concurrent Field Work Practice with the Weaker Sections in a Rural Community

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Mobilizing Communities through Voices for Change: Organizing Awareness Rallies and Campaigns in a Rural Community

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From Idea to Action: Practical Strategies for Designing Community Awareness Programme in a Village

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Creating a Healthy and Sustainable Village: Practice to Run a Campaign against Single-Use Plastic

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Creating Impactful Change for Sustaining a Village: Community Organization for Preventing Water Wastage and Promoting Water Conservation

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Mobilizing for a Child Caring Village: Community Organization Practical with Improving Nutrition, Education, and Care in Anganwadi Centres

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Building Green Village: Application of Ruthman Model for a Community-Led Community Organization Practice for a Clean and Green Village

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Creating Lasting Change: Community Organization Practice with Clean and Green Village Campaign, applying Neighborhood Model in Action

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Creating Cohesion for Strong Families: Community Organization for Fostering Intergenerational Harmony and Family Connections

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Building Financial Independence: Community Organization Practice on Entrepreneurship for Rural Women through Self-Help Groups

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Pathways to Sustainable Social Work Practice: Reflections from Social Work Practicum in Rural and Organizational Settings