Generalist Social Work Practice

by Janice A. Gasker

Overview

Generalist Social Work Practice provides students with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to serve clients across micro, mezzo and macro areas of practice. Author Janice Gasker engages students through evidence-based pedagogy, self-reflection opportunities, application and reinforcement of concepts, and an abundance of critical thinking sections, including profession practice standards such as the 2018 NASW Code of Ethics and 2022 EPAS. Updates to the Second Edition include an emphasis on Critical Race Theory, greater coverage of issues related to race and intersectionality, and a new section on institutional racism in social work. 

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781071831380
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	02/12/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	616
Sales rank:	157,539
File size:	29 MB
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About the Author

Janice Gasker has studied and taught social work at all levels. She has been teaching generalist social practice for over 20 years, and is currently the BSW program director at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. She has co-authored a MSW and a DSW curriculum, and has authored a number of CSWE self-studies, including those required for initial accreditation and multiple reaffirmations.

Janice has also consulted with other universities on building their self-study on generalist curricula.  She has published numerous articles and authored two books on childhood sexual abuse.

Table of Contents

PART I Conceptual Foundations
1 Introduction to Generalist Social Work
2 The Generalist Intervention Model in Practice
3 Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Ethical Practice
Part II The Planned Change Process
4 Self-Reflection
5 Engagement
6 Assessment
7 Planning
8 Implementation
9 Evaluation, Termination, and Follow-Up
Part III Practice Across Systems
10 Roles and Skills in Work With Individuals
11 Roles and Skills in Work With Families
12 Roles and Skills in Work With Groups
13 Roles and Skills in Work With Organizations
14 Roles and Skills in Work With Communities
Part IV Complementary Competencies
15 Case Management, Technology, and Documentation

Editorial Reviews

This text is a holistic teaching tool for the generalist social worker. I believe it will help engage students at every level plus offer case studies and materials for intense discussions. I also think the students can use it as handbook in the future.”

Octavia Edinburg

This text is very comprehensive and encouraging, and will motivate students to understand difficult concepts. The layout of the chapters, the emphasis on critical thinking, and the collaborative learning exercises are very useful for students and teachers.”

Veronika Ospina-Kammerer

A great introductory book for students who are new to the profession of social work. The book is written in a way that encourages students to read and practice the concepts. Although this is meant to be a practice book, there are topics that can be used to review and reinforce the entire social work education curriculum.”

Renie Rondon Jackson

The text takes an innovative, real-life approach to the vastly changing social work profession. The Universal Systems Scan model moves away from privileging the micro, reflects real-life social work practice, and makes systems theory relevant and accessible.”

Saginaw Valley State University