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Neuroscience for Social Work : Current Research and Practice.
Title:
Neuroscience for Social Work : Current Research and Practice.
Author:
Matto, Holly.
ISBN:
9780826108777
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (417 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributors -- Foreword: A Scientist and a Social Worker Talk Neuroscience -- Preface -- Section A: Neuroscientific Implications for Generalist Social Work Practice -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Our Charge -- References -- Chapter 2: Your Brain on Empathy: Implications for Social Work Practice -- Neuroscience and Empathy Today -- What is Empathy? -- A Social-Cognitive Neuroscience Conceptualization of Empathy -- Person-in-Environment: Developmental Stages and Socioeconomic Background -- Cultivating Empathy in Ourselves and Our Clients -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Mirror Neurons -- Mirror Neurons: What are they and What is their History? -- Functions of the MNS -- Integration into Social Work Practice -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Use of Meditative Dialogue to Cultivate Compassion and Empathy With Survivors of Complex Childhood Trauma -- Background -- Neurobiology of Compassion and Empathy -- Neuroscience and Meditation Practices -- Implications for Practice -- Ethical Issues -- Research Implications -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Traumatic Stress Response Transactions on Development -- PTSD and its Neurological Components -- Practice Implications -- Policy Implications: Encouraging Use of Evidence-Based Practice for Trauma Treatment -- Research Implications: The Importance of Translating Research Into Practice -- Ethical Implications -- Client's Social History -- Therapist's Actions -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: F.I.T. Camp: A Biopsychosocial Model of Positive Youth Development for At-Risk Adolescents -- Scope of the Problem -- Biopsychosocial Hypotheses: A Prelude to Program Theory -- References -- Section B: Neuroscientific Implications for Social Work Practice in Child Welfare and Education.

Chapter 7: Effects of Child Maltreatment on Brain Development -- Overview of Research on Neurobiological Effects of Child Maltreatment -- Structural and Functional Brain Changes Associated with Childhood Maltreatment -- Implications of Neurobiological Research for Social Work Practice -- Implications for Policy -- Implications for Research -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: The Role of Neurobiology in Social Work Practice With Youth Transitioning From Foster Care -- Transition Age Youth and Childhood Maltreatment -- Adolescent Brain Development -- Implications for Practice -- The Traumatized Adolescent Brain and Psychotherapy -- The Therapeutic Relationship and Transition Age Youth -- The Place of Memory in Psychotherapy for Transitioning Youth -- Beyond Therapy: Other Interventions -- Implications for Policy -- Implications for Research -- Ethical Issues -- References -- Chapter 9: How Neuroscience Can Inform Educational Practices for Youth Involved in the Child Welfare System -- Implications for Social and Educational Policy -- Implications for Child Welfare and Education Practice -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Using Neuroscience to Inform Social Work Practices in Schools for Children With Disabilities -- Learning in Education -- Strategies for Teaching and Learning -- Learning Disabilities -- Policy and Research Implications -- Ethical and Legal Issues -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11: Management of Violence and Aggression in Schools -- Practice Implications -- Policy Implications -- Research Implications -- Ethical/Legal Issues -- References -- Section C: Neuroscientific Implications for Social Work Practice in Health and Mental Health -- Chapter 12: Substance Abuse -- Disinhibition -- Models to Understand Addiction -- Addiction as an Attachment Disorder -- Addiction and Recovery as Communities of Engagement.

Dual Processing (DP) Treatment Models -- Policy Implications -- Implications for Research -- Ethical/Legal Issues -- References -- Chapter 13: Targeting Transdiagnostic Processes in Clinical Practice Through Mindfulness: Cognitive, Affective, and Neurobiological Perspectives -- Shift From Traditional Views of Psychopathology to Transdiagnostic Process -- Targeting Transdiagnostic Processes in Clinical Practice Through Mindfulness -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 14: Toxic Stress and Brain Development in Young Homeless Children -- State of Family Homelessness -- Homelessness and Toxic Stress -- Effects of Toxic Stress -- Practice Implications -- Policy Implications -- Research Implications -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15: Traumatic Brain Injury and Military Families -- Practice Implications -- Policy Implications -- Research Implications -- Ethical/Legal Issues -- References -- Chapter 16: Major Depression Is Systemic Inflammation -- Causal Connection Between Stress and Inflammation -- Causal Connection Between Peripheral Inflammation and Depressive Behavior -- Hygiene Hypothesis -- Interventions for Depression that Impact Systemic Inflammation -- Policy Implications -- Research Implications -- Ethical Issues -- References -- Section D: Neuroscientific Implications for Social Work Practice in Criminal Justice -- Chapter 17: Neuroscience of Risk-Taking in Adolescence -- Neural Development and Delinquency -- Implications for Social Work Practice -- Policy, Legal, and Ethical Implications -- References -- Chapter 18: Neurodevelopmental Approaches to Understanding and Working With Adolescents in the Juvenile Justice System -- Developmental Pathways to Sexually Abusive Behavior and Delinquency -- Neurodevelopment Among Juvenile Justice-Involved Youth -- Implications for Clinical Interventions.

Neuroethical and Legal Considerations in Juvenile Justice Settings -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 19: Adult Criminal Justice System -- Overview of Neuroscience and Adult Criminality -- Policy Implications -- Practice Implications -- Research Implications -- Legal/Ethical Issues -- Conclusion -- References -- Index.
Abstract:
This clear and accessible guide-written by social workers for social workers-describes the most current developments in neuroscience and their practical applications for social work in education, child welfare, health, mental health, and criminal justice settings. The contributions of social work experts in these key areas of practice make this vast and ever-expanding body of neuroscientific knowledge easily understandable, with specific relevance to understanding the impact of the environment on neural mechanisms and human life course trajectories. The text examines how neuroimaging can be used to examine psychosocial treatment efficacy, discusses cross-system programmatic and policy implications that respond to the way in which toxic environments and early disrupted attachment affect brain and behavior, and addresses the importance of bioethics to inform the integration of neuroscience into social work practice. This is the only text on this topic with chapters organized around five practice settings and embedded with application skills across micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Each chapter includes an overview of the latest scientific research pertaining to the topic and discusses implications for assessment, prevention, intervention, policy, research, and ethics. Real-world case studies in each chapter enhance practice applications. Key Features:.: Describes the latest applications of neuroscience across social work settings in education, child welfare, health, mental health, and criminal justice; Examines latest neuroscientific research for each topic and its implications for assessment, prevention, intervention, policy issues, research, and ethical/legal issues; Draws clear practical implications in each chapter; Written by social workers for social workers; Includes the contributions of noted social work researchers, faculty, and

practitioners.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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