- Neurobiology for Clinical Social Work: Theory and Practice (2018) by Janet R. Shapiro and Jeffrey S. Applegate.
After completing the book, you will write a 3-4 page paper (not including the title page or reference page) related to neuroscience and social work practice. Your paper also needs to include two outside citations (references).
Your paper should include the following components:
- Introduction (2 points) – Include key concepts from the book that you will be focusing on. (1-2 paragraphs).
- Neuroscience and Clinical Social Work Practice (4 points) – Include a reflection on what you have gleaned about neuroscience, the brain, and clinical social work practice (3 – 4 paragraphs).
- Mind, Body, and Wellness (4 points) – Discuss the relationship (connection) between the mind, body, and wellness and how these connect to social work practice (3 – 4 paragraphs).
- Integration with Practice (3 points) – Reflect on how this has changed your perspective of clients, how it fits with your beliefs about practice, and how you will use this knowledge in your future practice. What changes have you made, or will you make? (3 – 4 paragraphs)
- References (3 points) – Your references should include the book and two outside citations (peer-reviewed).
- APA Format (4 points) – Your paper should be written in APA format, free from grammar and spelling errors, and graduate-level writing.