Handbook of Clinical Sociology

by H. M. Rebach, J. G. Bruhn

Overview

I The Reemerging Field of Clinical Sociology.- 1. Clinical Sociology: Defining the Field.- Toward a Definition.- Distinctiveness of the Sociological Approach.- The Sociological Perspective.- Theory.- Sociological Methods.- Roles for Clinical Sociologists.- Organizational Consultant/Organizational Development.- Social Impact Assessment.- Community Organization.- Mediation/Conflict Resolution.- Program Development/Program Evaluation.- Counselor/Sociotherapy.- Trainer/Teacher.- Broker.- Advocate.- Group Facilitator.- Conclusion.- References.- 2. The Emergence of American Clinical Sociology.- The First Courses in Clinical Sociology.- The Appearance of the Label Clinical Sociology.- Pre-SPA Publications: 1930-1977.- Post-SPA Publications: 1978-1988.- Conclusion.- References.- II General Practice Concerns.- 3. Assessment in Clinical Sociology.- The Logic of Clinical Assessment.- Analytical Assessment Phases.- Preliminary Screening.- Intake Assessment Survey.- Exploratory Assessment.- Assessment of Possible Interventions.- Summatory Assessment.- References.- 4. Intervention in Clinical Sociology.- The Diversity and Unity of Intervention in Clinical Sociology.- Guiding Themes.- Science.- Intervention as Process.- Intervention as a Humanistic Pursuit.- The Goal of Intervention Is Behavior Change.- Problems Addressed as Social Problems.- Barriers to Change.- Loci of Intervention: Targets for Change.- Approaches to Intervention.- Conclusion.- References.- 5. Program Evaluation and Clinical Sociology.- Four Models of Program Evaluation.- The Objectives-Based Model.- The Decision-Oriented Model.- The Naturalistic Inquiry Model.- The Expert Model.- A Utilization-Focused Perspective.- Issues in Planning and Conducting Evaluations.- Should We Evaluate?.- Who Should Evaluate?.- What Should Be Evaluated?.- How Should the Evaluation Be Done?.- How to Deal with Evaluation Findings?.- After the Evaluation, Then What?.- References.- 6. Communication and Relationships with Clients.- On Relationships, Generally.- The Clinical Relationship.- Presenting Conditions.- Communication.- Preparing for Communication.- Initial Meetings.- Approaching Clients.- Barriers, Breakdowns, and Problems.- Client Training Clinician.- Conclusion.- References.- 7. Ethics in Clinical Sociology.- Ethical Ideals and behavior.- Models of a Helping Relationship.- Roles and Norms.- Cultural Sensitivities.- Self-Disclosure of Professional and Client.- Privileged Communication and Confidentiality.- Manipulation of behavior.- Rights of Clients and Practitioners.- Self-Determination.- Negotiating Sound Contracts.- Evaluation Research.- The Clinical Sociologist as an Expert Witness.- Professional Accountability.- Malpractice.- New Ethical Issues.- Appendix A: Ethical Standards of Sociological Practitioners.- Appendix B: A Patient's Bill of Rights.- Appendix C: Standards for the Expert Witness.- References.- 8. The Effects of Social Change on Clinical Practice.- Conceptual Considerations.- Contextual Determination.- Determining the Context of Advanced Technological Society.- Macrolevel Changes.- Mesolevel Changes.- Microlevel Changes.- Conclusions.- References.- III Clinical Sociology in Specific Settings.- 9. Clinical Sociology with Individuals and Families.- The Relevance of Sociology to Counseling.- The Thematic Approach to Sociological Counseling.- Autonomy and Constraint: A Guiding Theme.- Counseling Stages and Sociological Contributions.- Intake and Introduction.- Assessment and Evaluation.- Intervention and Follow-Up.- A General Approach.- On Expressive and Instrumental Action.- Specifying Facts and Likely Consequences.- Reality Construction and Time Allocation.- Establishing Rituals.- Follow-Up: Clinical Interventions as Hypothesis Testing.- Conclusion.- References.- 10. Public Policies and Clinical Sociology.- Basic Questions and Tasks.- Getting Acquainted.- Visualizing the Social Situation.- Diagnosing Problems.- Defining Goals.- Developing Strategies.- Intervening Diplom...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306435591
Publisher:	Basic Books
Publication date:	01/01/1991
Pages:	434
Product dimensions:	7.09(w) x 10.24(h) x (d)

About the Author

Rebach, Howard M.; Bruhn, John G.

Table of Contents

I The Reemerging Field of Clinical Sociology.- 1. Clinical Sociology: Defining the Field.- Toward a Definition.- Distinctiveness of the Sociological Approach.- The Sociological Perspective.- Theory.- Sociological Methods.- Roles for Clinical Sociologists.- Organizational Consultant/Organizational Development.- Social Impact Assessment.- Community Organization.- Mediation/Conflict Resolution.- Program Development/Program Evaluation.- Counselor/Sociotherapy.- Trainer/Teacher.- Broker.- Advocate.- Group Facilitator.- Conclusion.- References.- 2. The Emergence of American Clinical Sociology.- The First Courses in Clinical Sociology.- The Appearance of the Label Clinical Sociology.- Pre-SPA Publications: 1930-1977.- Post-SPA Publications: 1978-1988.- Conclusion.- References.- II General Practice Concerns.- 3. Assessment in Clinical Sociology.- The Logic of Clinical Assessment.- Analytical Assessment Phases.- Preliminary Screening.- Intake Assessment Survey.- Exploratory Assessment.- Assessment of Possible Interventions.- Summatory Assessment.- References.- 4. Intervention in Clinical Sociology.- The Diversity and Unity of Intervention in Clinical Sociology.- Guiding Themes.- Science.- Intervention as Process.- Intervention as a Humanistic Pursuit.- The Goal of Intervention Is Behavior Change.- Problems Addressed as Social Problems.- Barriers to Change.- Loci of Intervention: Targets for Change.- Approaches to Intervention.- Conclusion.- References.- 5. Program Evaluation and Clinical Sociology.- Four Models of Program Evaluation.- The Objectives-Based Model.- The Decision-Oriented Model.- The Naturalistic Inquiry Model.- The Expert Model.- A Utilization-Focused Perspective.- Issues in Planning and Conducting Evaluations.- Should We Evaluate?.- Who Should Evaluate?.- What Should Be Evaluated?.- How Should the Evaluation Be Done?.- How to Deal with Evaluation Findings?.- After the Evaluation, Then What?.- References.- 6. Communication and Relationships with Clients.- On Relationships, Generally.- The Clinical Relationship.- Presenting Conditions.- Communication.- Preparing for Communication.- Initial Meetings.- Approaching Clients.- Barriers, Breakdowns, and Problems.- Client Training Clinician.- Conclusion.- References.- 7. Ethics in Clinical Sociology.- Ethical Ideals and behavior.- Models of a Helping Relationship.- Roles and Norms.- Cultural Sensitivities.- Self-Disclosure of Professional and Client.- Privileged Communication and Confidentiality.- Manipulation of behavior.- Rights of Clients and Practitioners.- Self-Determination.- Negotiating Sound Contracts.- Evaluation Research.- The Clinical Sociologist as an Expert Witness.- Professional Accountability.- Malpractice.- New Ethical Issues.- Appendix A: Ethical Standards of Sociological Practitioners.- Appendix B: A Patient’s Bill of Rights.- Appendix C: Standards for the Expert Witness.- References.- 8. The Effects of Social Change on Clinical Practice.- Conceptual Considerations.- Contextual Determination.- Determining the Context of Advanced Technological Society.- Macrolevel Changes.- Mesolevel Changes.- Microlevel Changes.- Conclusions.- References.- III Clinical Sociology in Specific Settings.- 9. Clinical Sociology with Individuals and Families.- The Relevance of Sociology to Counseling.- The Thematic Approach to Sociological Counseling.- Autonomy and Constraint: A Guiding Theme.- Counseling Stages and Sociological Contributions.- Intake and Introduction.- Assessment and Evaluation.- Intervention and Follow-Up.- A General Approach.- On Expressive and Instrumental Action.- Specifying Facts and Likely Consequences.- Reality Construction and Time Allocation.- Establishing Rituals.- Follow-Up: Clinical Interventions as Hypothesis Testing.- Conclusion.- References.- 10. Public Policies and Clinical Sociology.- Basic Questions and Tasks.- Getting Acquainted.- Visualizing the Social Situation.- Diagnosing Problems.- Defining Goals.- Developing Strategies.- Intervening Diplomatically.- Continuing Program Adaptations.- Ethical Concerns and Issues.- References.- 11. The Clinical Sociologist in Medical Settings.- History of Medical Sociology.- Use of Theory in Clinical Medical Sociology.- Special Roles of Clinical Sociologists in Medical Settings.- Counselor in Medical Settings.- Program Developer.- Attendance on Teaching Rounds.- The Credibility Crisis for Clinical Sociologists.- Areas of Expansion for Clinical Medical Sociologists.- Medical Ethics and Clinical Sociology.- Clinical Sociologists and Service in Chronic Illness.- Facilitating Wellness: Clinical Sociology’s Ultimate Challenge.- References.- 12. Health Promotion and Clinical Sociology.- The Concept of Health Promotion.- Relevance of Health Promotion to Clinical Sociology.- Learning Health Promoting Behaviors.- Paradigms of Intervention.- Lifestyle Change.- Targeting Behavior for Change.- Changing the Social Context.- The Paradigms Illustrated.- Targeting Behavior for Change.- Targeting Lifestyle for Change.- Targeting the Social Context for Change.- Roles for Clinical Sociologists.- Strategies for Health Promotion.- Overcoming Barriers to Health Promotion.- A Potential Health Promotion Paradigm.- References.- 13. Mental Health and Clinical Sociology.- A Biopsychosocial Role Theory of Mental Health.- Sense of Attainment.- Complement of Life Vectors.- Interaction between Two Persons and Role Theory.- Assessing a Stressful Situation and Selecting Alternatives.- Patterns of Reaction and Defense Mechanisms.- Methodology.- Results and Intervention.- The Clinical Sociologist as a Member of the Clinical Team.- The Clinical Sociologist in the Community.- Training of the Clinical Sociologist.- Appendix A: Coding of Imbalances between Expectations and Performances for Each Life Vector According to Set Criteria.- Appendix B: Summing-Up of a Case History.- References.- 14. Clinical Sociology in the Criminal Justice System.- The Context of the Justice System.- New Directions and Models in the Justice System.- Clinical Sociologists in Law Enforcement Programs.- Clinical Sociologists in the Judicial System.- Clinical Sociologists in the Corrections System.- The Role of Sociology in the History of Criminal Justice.- Law Enforcement.- Judicial.- Corrections.- Theories for Clinical Sociological Practice in Criminal Justice.- Conflict Theory.- Phenomenological Theory.- Social Construction of Reality Theory.- Translating Theory into Practice in Clinical Sociology.- References.- 15. Clinical Sociology and Mediation.- Mediation.- Mediation Opportunities: A Case Example.- Project Structure.- Administration.- Training.- Evaluation.- Program Impact.- A “Typical” Mediation.- Beginning the Mediation.- Opening Statements.- Bringing the Two Together.- The Root of the Problem.- Keeping the Peace.- Piecing Together Solutions.- Concluding the Agreement: Three Options.- New Directions.- Outreach Opportunities for Clinical Sociologists.- Mediation: A Growth Industry.- References.- 16. A Clinical Perspective on Organizational Development.- and Overview.- Tying Definitions to Major Themes in Clinical Sociology.- Case-Based Intervention.- Problem Oriented.- Cause Focused.- The Intervention Cycle Dilemma.- A Concluding Note on Environmental and Technological Change.- References.- 17. Clinical Sociology in the Workplace.- Workplace Challenges.- Substance Abuse.- Sexual Harassment.- Quality Circles.- Stress at Work.- Outplacement.- Summary.- Appendix: Clinical Sociologist and Union Work.- References.- 18. Clinical Educational Sociology: Interventions for School Staff.- What Is Wrong with Schools?.- What Teachers Face.- What Teachers Feel.- Working in Reservoirs of Pain.- Workloads.- Blamed for Learning Failures.- Loss of Authority.- Cut Off from Intellectual Capital.- Consequences of Professionalization.- Staff Differentiation.- Constituencies and the Search for Reforms.- Restructuring.- Interventions for Teachers.- References.- IV Work with Special Populations.- 19. Culture Adaptive Therapy: A Role for the Clinical Sociologist in a Mental Health Setting.- A General View of the Problem.- Social Origins of Depression.- The Clinical Sociologist as Microchange Agent.- Case 1.- Case 2.- The Sociocultural Hypothesis.- Evaluation of the CAT Patient.- Termination of Therapy.- Conclusions.- References.- 20. Empowering Women: A Clinical Sociology Model for Working with Women in Groups.- Overview.- A Terrible and Magnificent Lesson.- Microcosm: The Healing Capacity of the Group.- Blueprints and Imprints: The Sociological Dimension.- Status.- Roles.- Values.- A Celebration of Difference: The Psychological Dimension.- A Double-Edged Sword: The Physiological Dimension.- The Biological Clock.- Cyclical Nature of Female Physiology.- Reproductive Disorders.- Reproductive Freedom.- Sociodiagnosis: The Focus of Group Work.- From Diagnosis to Prescription: Some Guiding Principles.- Empowerment.- Connecting/Reconnecting.- Building Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence.- Enhancing Self-Awareness.- Making Peace.- Consolidation.- Autonomy within the Group.- Guidelines for Group Facilitation: The Principles Applied.- Demeanor of Facilitator/Therapist.- Individual versus Group Sessions.- Establishing Ground Rules.- Breaking the Ice.- Building Trust and Common Bonds.- Promoting Equality within the Group.- Politicization.- Closure and Termination.- Professional Concerns.- Expanding the Web: Referrals.- Logistics.- Management of Schedules, Fees.- Advertising.- Training and Certification.- Ethics.- The Impact on Us of Working with Women in Groups.- Conclusion.- References.- 21 . Gerontology and Clinical Sociology.- Social Gerontology.- Theories.- Earliest Theories.- Second Generation Theories.- Emergent Theories.- Perspectives on the Later Stages of Life.- Biological Perspective.- Psychological Perspectives.- Sociological Perspectives.- Life Cycle/Human Development/Stage Theories and Perspectives.- Anomie and the Old.- A Frame of Reference.- Cases, Techniques, and Theory Application.- Crisis Intervention and the Clinical Sociologist.- The Use of Labeling Theories in Clinical Work.- The Use of Assessment Techniques.- Some Suggested Resources.- Research.- The Challenge.- References.- 22. Drug Abuse Prevention: Clinical Sociology in the Community.- Interventions.- Initial Interventions.- Community Organization of Drug Abuse Prevention.- Peer Prevention of Drug Abuse.- Problems in Community Drug Abuse Prevention.- References.

Editorial Reviews

Clinical sociology, in its broadest sense, is the application of a sociological perspective to facilitate change. Its practitioners are primarily change agents rather than scholars or researchers, and work with a client, be that an individual, family, group, organization, or community. The contributors to this volume are themselves actively engaged in the application of sociological knowledge, methods, and theory to active intervention. Their contributions draw heavily on their own work. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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