Revaluing Social Work

Implications of Emerging Science and Technology
By Dr. David S. Derezotes

The author of this book challenges social work to reinvent itself in response to clients changing needs in the world today. Each chapter covers a major scientific/technological change followed by the proposed social work response. The text is grounded in human development theory and bridges the gap between theory and practice. There are practical, specific suggestions for social workers.

Each chapter describes emerging research and wisdom-based theories. They are followed by discussions of their implications for social work practice. This will challenge readers to include new values in their practice paradigms. The book includes individual and group exercises that provide experiential learning opportunities related to each chapter.

 

 

About the Author

When Dr. Derezotes came to Utah from Berkeley, California in 1988, he brought with him a bit of the Bay Area and his 60s and 70s roots in San Francisco and San Diego. When he is not hiking, biking, or climbing in Utah's natural beauty, he is currently Professor, Chair of the Mental Health Domain, and Coordinator of the Honors Program at the School of Social Work. He specializes in: advanced generalist practice with individuals, couples, families, and groups; child and family welfare; body-mind-spirit-community-environment connection; men's issues; human sexuality; and implications of emerging science and technology in practice. In Salt Lake City he currently is Clinical Supervisor at the Indian Walk In Center, and provides psychotherapy in his own private practice. Dr. Derezotes has over 30 years of direct practice experience in a variety of settings across the country.