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Using Social Work Theory for the Facilitation of Friendships
Smith College Studies in Social Work
  • Rich Furman, University of Washington Tacoma
  • Kathryn Collins
  • Michelle Garner, University of Washington Tacoma
  • Karen Lee Montanaro
  • Gwen Weber
Publication Date
2-10-2009
Document Type
Article
Abstract

Positive friendships are essential to human development and resilience. In spite of the importance of friendships, few social work models have been developed to help clients establish or maintain friendships. This article explores how clinical theories of social work, and their associated practice interventions, can guide social workers in helping their clients improve their friendship relationships.

DOI
10.1080/00377310802634582
Publisher Policy
pre-print, post-print
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Citation Information
Rich Furman, Kathryn Collins, Michelle Garner, Karen Lee Montanaro, et al.. "Using Social Work Theory for the Facilitation of Friendships" Smith College Studies in Social Work Vol. 79 Iss. 1 (2009) p. 17 - 33
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/michelle_garner/14/