Understanding Generalist Practice - Hardcover

Kirst-Ashman, Karen K; Hull Jr, Grafton H

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 049550713X ISBN 13: 9780495507130

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2008

Synopsis

With its step-by step approach to implementing planned change, emphasis on strengths and empowerment, and integration of social work ethics and values. Understanding Generalist Practice will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work with any client - from individuals and families to groups, communities, and organizations. As you progress through the text, you'll also explore the links between the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of social work, for a complete understanding of generalist practice that will stand the test of time.

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Review

1. Introducing Generalist Practice: The Generalist Intervention Model. 2. Micro Practice Skills: Working with Individuals. 3. Mezzo Practice Skills: Working with Groups. 4. Macro Practice Skills: Working with Organizations and Communities. 5. Engagement and Assessment in Generalist Practice. 6. Planning in Generalist Practice. 7. Implementation Applications. 8. Evaluation, Termination, and Follow-Up in Generalist Practice. 9. Understanding Families. 10. Working with Families. 11. Values, Ethics, and the Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas. 12. Culturally Competent Social Work Practice. 13. Gender-Sensitive Social Work Practice. 14. Advocacy. 15. Brokering and Case Management. 16. Recording in Generalist Social Work Practice.

About the Author

Grafton Hull is Professor Emeritus at the University of Utah College of Social Work. He founded and directed the College's BSW Program. He has 38 years of experience teaching at BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. levels. His practice experience includes work in human service agencies providing mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice programs. He holds a BS in sociology, an MSW, and a doctorate in education (counseling, guidance, and personnel services). Hull is the co-author of eight texts and numerous articles in social work journals. He has served on the CSWE Board of Directors, Commission on Accreditation, and Nominations Committee; and as a President of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD), from which he received the Significant Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. His biography is listed in WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 049550713X
• ISBN 13: 9780495507130
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 629