| Description |
1 online resource (441 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- GENERALIST SOCIAL Work Practice -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- CHAPTER 1 Overview of Social Work Practice -- Learning Objectives -- The History of Social Work: A Review -- A Definition of Social Work -- What Is the Profession of Social Work? -- Generalist Social Work Practice -- Roles Performed by Social Workers -- The Relationship Between Social Work and Social Welfare -- A Systems Perspective -- The Medical Model Versus the Ecological Model of Human Behavior -- Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Levels of Practice -- Knowledge, Skills, and Values Needed for Social Work Practice |
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Social Work Competencies -- Text Objectives -- Which Intervention Strategies Should Social Workers Learn? -- Summary -- Exercises -- CHAPTER 2 Surviving and Enjoying Social Work -- Learning Objectives -- Students' Common Concerns -- Burnout, Stress, and Stress Management -- Enjoying Social Work and Your Life -- Summary -- Exercises -- CHAPTER 3 Social Work Values -- Learning Objectives -- Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work -- Value Dilemmas in Social Work -- Knowledge and Values -- Value Dilemmas of Clients and Social Workers -- Respect for the Dignity and Uniqueness of Individuals |
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The Client's Right to Self-Determination -- Confidentiality -- Other Resources -- Summary -- Exercises -- CHAPTER 4 Assessment -- Learning Objectives -- Components of an Assessment -- The Strengths Perspective -- Sources of Information -- Knowledge Used in Making an Assessment -- Environmental Systems Emphasis -- Attending to Bio-Psycho-Social and Cultural Components in Assessment -- Guides for Assessing Problem Systems -- Summary -- Exercises -- CHAPTER 5 Social Work with Individuals: Interviewing -- Learning Objectives -- Three Types of Social Work Interviews -- Opening the First Interview |
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Closing an Interview -- Questioning -- Being Aware of Microaggressions -- The Place of the Interview -- Note-Taking -- Safety Guidelines for Social Workers -- Audio and Video Recording -- Video Recording for Training Purposes -- Summary -- Exercises -- CHAPTER 6 Social Work with Individuals: Problem-Solving and Intervening -- Learning Objectives -- Working with Clients from the Social Worker's Perspective -- Clients' Reactions to Having a Personal Problem -- Working with a Social Worker from the Client's Perspective -- Summary -- Exercises |
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CHAPTER 7 Social Work with Groups: Types of Groups and Guidelines for Leading Them -- Learning Objectives -- Types of Groups -- Group Development -- Leadership Theory -- Social Power Bases in Groups -- Personal Goals and Group Goals -- Group Norms -- Conformity -- Group Size -- How to Start, Lead, Terminate, and Evaluate Groups -- Conflict and Creativity -- Strategies for Resolving Conflicts -- Handling Disruptive Behavior -- Co-facilitating Groups -- Ending a Session -- Online Groups -- Evaluating a Group -- Legal Safeguards for Group Facilitators -- Summary -- Exercises |
| Summary |
Generalist Social Work Practice presents the knowledge, values, and skills needed for entry-level social work practice with individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities. The text describes a variety of approaches to social work practice including assessment, intervention, and evaluation. A large number of skill building exercises are included so that readers can practice applying theoretical concepts. This book provides the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for students to become change agents |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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CHAPTER 8 Social Work with Families |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hessenauer, Sarah L
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| ISBN |
9780197551059 |
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019755105X |
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