Generalist Social Work Practice: A Worktext
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Generalist Social Work Practice: A Worktext
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Overview
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.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780190093426 |
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| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication date: | 01/13/2021 |
| Edition description: | 12th ed. |
| Pages: | 440 |
| Product dimensions: | 9.90(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.10(d) |
About the Author
Charles H. Zastrow, LCSW, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater. He is the author or co-author of Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare, Social Work with Groups, Social Problems: Issues and Solutions, and Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment. In 2018, the National Association of Social Workers awarded him the distinction of being a "Social Work Pioneer."
Sarah L. Hessenauer, LCSW, PhD, is Associate Professor in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She has worked as a practitioner and administrator in a variety of mental health and addictions agencies. She is coauthor of Social Work with Groups, and Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment.
Table of Contents
Preface xv
Chapter 1 Overview of Social Work Practice 1
Learning Objectives 1
The History of Social Work: A Review 1
A Definition of Social Work 3
What Is the Profession of Social Work? 4
Generalist Social Work Practice 4
Roles Performed by Social Workers 9
The Relationship Between Social Work and Social Welfare 12
A Systems Perspective 12
The Medical Model Versus the Ecological Model of Human Behavior 13
Micro, Mezzo, and Macro Levels of Practice 16
Knowledge, Skills, and Values Needed for Social Work Practice 20
Social Work Competencies 20
Text Objectives 25
Which Intervention Strategies Should Social Workers Learn? 26
Summary 28
Exercises 29
Chapter 2 Surviving and Enjoying Social Work 31
Learning Objectives 31
Students' Common Concerns 31
Burnout, Stress, and Stress Management 39
Enjoying Social Work and Your Life 52
Summary 55
Exercises 56
Chapter 3 Social Work Values 57
Learning Objectives 57
Ethical Dilemmas in Social Work 57
Value Dilemmas in Social Work 58
Knowledge and Values 60
Value Dilemmas of Clients and Social Workers 62
Respect for the Dignity and Uniqueness of Individuals 65
The Client's Right to Self-Determination 68
Confidentiality 70
Other Resources 84
Summary 84
Exercises 86
Chapter 4 Assessment 89
Learning Objectives 89
Components of an Assessment 89
The Strengths Perspective 91
Sources of Information 95
Knowledge Used in Making an Assessment 99
Environmental Systems Emphasis 101
Attending to Bio-Psycho-Social and Cultural Components in Assessment 103
Guides for Assessing Problem Systems 105
Summary 111
Exercises 112
Chapter 5 Social Work with Individuals: Interviewing 115
Learning Objectives 115
Three Types of Social Work Interviews 115
Opening the First Interview 117
Closing an Interview 119
Questioning 121
Being Aware of Microaggressions 125
The Place of the Interview 126
Note-Taking 126
Safety Guidelines for Social Workers 127
Audio and Video Recording 133
Video Recording for Training Purposes 133
Summary 134
Exercises 135
Chapter 6 Social Work with Individuals: Problem-Solving and Intervening 137
Learning Objectives 137
Working with Clients from the Social Worker's Perspective 137
Clients' Reactions to Having a Personal Problem 139
Working with a Social Worker from the Client's Perspective 139
Summary 160
Exercises 161
Chapter 7 Social Work with Groups: Types of Groups and Guidelines for Leading Them 167
Learning Objectives 167
Types of Groups 168
Group Development 177
Leadership Theory 181
Social Power Bases in Groups 182
Personal Goals and Group Goals 184
Group Norms 186
Conformity 187
Group Size 188
How to Start, Lead, Terminate, and Evaluate Groups 189
Conflict and Creativity 198
Strategies for Resolving Conflicts 199
Handling Disruptive Behavior 202
Co-facilitating Groups 203
Ending a Session 205
Online Groups 206
Evaluating a Group 206
Legal Safeguards for Group Facilitators 207
Summary 209
Exercises 210
Chapter 8 Social Work with Families 213
Learning Objectives 213
Working with Families 214
Diversity of Family Forms 214
Societal Functions of Families 216
Family Assessment 217
Aspects of Families for Workers to Focus On 222
Family Problems and Social Work Services 236
Summary 241
Exercises 242
Chapter 9 Social Work with Organizations 245
Learning Objectives 245
Understanding How to Work in an Organization 246
Generalist Skills for Working in Organizations 249
Supervision in Organizations 251
Culturally Effective Organizations 252
Value Orientations in Organizational Decision-Making 252
Organizations and Self-Care 254
Summary 255
Exercises 256
Chapter 10 Social Work Community Practice 259
Learning Objectives 259
Community and Community Practice 259
A Brief History of Community Practice 261
Models of Community Practice 262
Engage With and Assess Your Community 268
Force Field Analysis 269
Generalist Community Practice Skills 271
Community Assets Intervention Approach 279
Evidence-Based Interventions and Evaluations with Communities 280
Summary 280
Exercises 281
Chapter 11 Practice Evaluation and Program Evaluation 285
Learning Objectives 285
Formative Evaluation 286
Process Evaluation 286
Outcome Evaluation 287
Program Evaluation 291
Evidence-Based Practice 293
The Ethics of Evaluation 295
Summary 296
Exercises 297
Chapter 12 Social Work Practice with Diverse Individuals, Families, Groups, and Communities 303
Learning Objectives 303
Definition of Key Terms 304
Cultural Humility 306
Generalist Skills for Working with Diverse Individuals, Families, Groups, and Communities 307
Culturally Competent Problem-Solving Skills and Interventions 312
Macro Social Work Practice for Addressing Diversity 314
Summary 315
Exercises 316
Chapter 13 Spirituality and Religion in Social Work Practice 317
Learning Objectives 317
Spirituality and Religion 317
Rationale for the Use of Spirituality and Religion in Social Work Practice 319
Spiritual and Religious Assessments of Clients 320
NASW Code of Ethics and Religion 322
Spiritual and Religious Interventions with Clients 323
Social Work and Religion in Limited Partnership 325
Religion, Spirituality, Mindfulness, and Self-Care in Social Work 327
Summary 327
Exercises 328
Chapter 14 Transitions and Endings in Social Work Practice 331
Learning Objectives 331
Transitioning Clients to Another Service 331
Termination 332
Social Worker's Feelings Related to Termination 336
Termination from Organizations and Communities 337
Next Steps 339
Summary 340
Exercises 341
Appendix 343
Section 1 Rational Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (C8T), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) 343
Self-Talk Determines Our Feelings and Actions 344
Additional Aspects of Self-Talk 345
Changing Unwanted Emotions 346
Assessing and Changing Dysfunctional Behavior 349
Rational Therapy Is an Educational Process 351
Common Irrational Beliefs 353
What Really Causes Change? 354
Section 2 Behavior Therapy Founders 361
Types of Learning Processes 362
Theory of Counseling 364
Assertiveness Training 365
Behavior Rehearsal 370
Token Economies 370
In Vivo Desensitization 371
Exposure Therapy 372
Cognitive-Behavioral Modification Techniques 373
Section 3 Reality Therapy 378
Overview of Choice Theory 378
Axioms of Choice Theory 380
Section 4 Prominent Specific Intervention Techniques 386
Parental Education: Parent Effectiveness Training 386
Additional Exercises 395
Suggested Counselor's Responses to Client's Statements 396
References 399
Index 407