The dynamic vocabulary of social work, like the profession itself, continues to grow and become more complex. Since the first edition of The Social Work Dictionary in 1987, this essential reference work has been recognized as the definitive lexicon of social work. Now in its fifth edition, The Social Work Dictionary captures more than 9,000 terms, cataloging and cross-referencing the nomenclature, concepts, organizations, historical figures, and values that define t… More >>
It has EVERYTHING you need to know to study for the LGSW (Licensed Graduate Social Worker). You will need more that this book if you plan on studying for the LICSW or LCSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker). With that being said, I credit this book for my LGSW!
Also, you can use this book for ALL your social work classes! Its awesome!
Rating: 5 / 5
something to jog your memory for a word/concept you already have a clue about but just can’t remember, this is the place. Or maybe you have a word in a sentence that you can kind of guess about but would like a little clarity on, this will serve that need. The thing that I was most impressed by is that it takes you a little deeper if you need to go there. If you look under attachment theory it’ll point you one step deeper into the insecure attachment types.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this book to help me study for my licensing exam. It is useful because it is a concise and easy reference. What I had hoped it would have, but didn’t, is more comprehensive references for clinical modalities and for clinicians who had pioneered those modalities.
Rating: 3 / 5
It’s a must have. Everything you need to know is at your fingertips. Those terms or words that you don’t know and should know are all in this dictionary. A plus to your learning experience
Rating: 5 / 5
Purchased this dictionary with anticipation that it would provide more terminology from the social work field, it falls short in providing that aspect. Overall still beneficial.
Rating: 3 / 5