Dennis Saleebey
Michael Dennis Saleebey was an American academic credited with codifying and promoting the social work practice of strength-based practice during his time at the University of Kansas. He was an Emeritus Professor of Social Welfare there at the School of Social Welfare.
Personal life
He was the partner of Ann Weick, who also developed the strength-based theory at the University of Kansas.Books
Saleebey's books include:- Transcultural Perspectives in the Human Services: Organizational Issues and Trends
- The Strengths Perspective in Social Work Practice
- ''Human Behavior and Social Environments: A Biopsychosocial Approach''