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Using Social Work Theory for the Facilitation of Friendships |
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| Authors: | Rich Furman Kathryn Collins Michelle D. Garner Karen Lee Montanaro Gwen Weber |
| Affiliation: | 1. Social Work Program , University of Washington , Tacoma, Washington, USA rcfurman@u.washington.edu;3. School of Social Work , University of Maryland , Baltimore, Maryland, USA;4. Social Work Program , University of Washington , Tacoma, Washington, USA;5. W. G. Hefner VA Medical Center , Salisbury, North Carolina, USA;6. School of Social Work , University of Nebraska at Omaha , Nebraska, USA |
| 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. |
| Keywords: | friendship social work practice social support theory relationships |