Child and Family Practice: A Relational Perspective, Second Edition presents important guidelines and principles for social workers and helping professionals working with children, their families, and service-providing organizations. Grounded in the traditional social work theories of relationship this new edition underscores three core concepts of reflexivity, relational connection, and evidence-guided knowledge. Cohen Konrad's goal is to help students illustrate the intersection of science, theory, and the human qualities necessary to inspire hope and effect positive change in the lives of children and their families. New in this edition: Features expanded discussions on race and discrimination as related to child and youth practice, Includes updated information on social media and its impact on today's children and adolescents, Presents new material on the diagnosis and evaluation of autism spectrum disorders, Reflects changing attitudes toward immigrants and refugees. Book jacket.